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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Jason, one of the leading experts in credit cards and award travel.

In this episode we dive into different strategies you can use when you have specific travel dates, taking advantage of travel waivers, unique ways to get upgraded to business and first class and so much more!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - intro 03:01 - Get to know Jason 05:20 - Strategies to save money on work trips 08:35 - Getting status with work trips 09:09 - Expense reporting with travel 11:12 - Favorite airlines for non-flexible travel 12:29 - Airline with favorability for going abroad 15:00 - Speculative booking for flight deals 18:51 - Using weather waivers to your advantage 23:38 - Maximizing hotel flexibility 27:11 - Airlines that make upgrading the easiest 29:48 - Airlines with the most friendly upgrade policies 30:56 - Getting stuck with Emirates points? 33:43 - Best airlines/strategies for specific dates with a large family 36:53 - Car rental tricks 38:56 - Booking hotels with kids 40:53 - Jason's #1 tip for traveling with a family 41:52 - Shout outs 42:53 - Outro

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