Award Travel 101 Chicago Seminars 2025 Recap
Nov 14, 2025
Angie and Joe share their adventures from Chicago Seminars, a rewarding event that raised nearly $32,000 for charity this year. They discuss essential tips for dealing with phone theft during travel and highlight exciting travel news, like IHG's 100% points bonus and elevated offers for various credit cards. The dynamic duo reflects on notable speakers, networking opportunities, and lessons learned from flight disruptions. Plus, they encourage newcomers to explore future meetups, ensuring everyone feels welcomed in this passionate travel community.
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Prepare For Phone Theft And 2FA Failures
- Prepare for phone theft before you travel by documenting backups and alternative 2FA methods.
- Shane's experience shows proactive steps prevent being locked out of accounts while abroad.
United Club Card Targets High-Spend Flyers
- United's elevated United Club Card bundles a bigger bonus with high annual fee and status-earning perks.
- The card targets frequent United flyers who can leverage PQP and travel credits to justify the cost.
Cards Use Spend To Gate Hotel Status
- Hyatt and Chase hint at a new Hyatt credit card and added Hyatt Explorer status to CSR cards via high spend.
- Card-linked status incentives show issuers pushing spend thresholds to grant mid-tier hotel benefits.
