The Truth About Airline Status: Totally Overrated? with Clint from The Points Guy | Ep 242

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Clint

01:50 Is Travel Status Overrated?

02:05 Clint's Journey into Points and Miles

03:21 Aspirational Flights and Hotel Stays

04:45 The Reality of Travel Status and Upgrades

07:32 International Upgrades: Tips and Tricks

14:04 Airline Loyalty Programs: Trends and Predictions

19:05 Emotional Farewell to Delta Diamond Status

19:51 The Math Behind Hotel Status: Is It Worth It?

21:40 Hyatt: The Exception to the Rule

24:57 The Value of Easy Status with Credit Cards

34:35 The Reality of Invite-Only Statuses

36:41 Final Thoughts on Pursuing Status

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