Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss! Is Travel Demand Slowing Down in 2025?
Oct 1, 2025
Julian Kheel, founder of PointsPath and travel expert, joins the discussion to explore the future of travel demand. He reveals insights into pricing trends for 2025, including a potential slowdown and the implications for travelers. The conversation dives into exciting topics like a sweet business class deal to Africa, American Airlines' new touchless TSA PreCheck, and the surprising solo traveler surcharge. Listeners also learn about booking strategies, including award space with Alaska miles and the latest updates from PointsPath.
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Holiday Disney Cruise Discount
- Richard booked a Disney holiday cruise at a deep discount after an emailed 40% off offer.
- He combined it with his travel-agent commission to match prices of other cruise lines and booked a balcony for much less than normal.
Spirit Routes Likely Stable For Holiday Travel
- Panel discussed Spirit's operational cuts but concluded routes like New York–Florida are likely safe through the holidays.
- They noted rebooking risk on ultra‑low‑cost carriers due to limited alternative flights.
Use Summit Card For Overseas Spend
- Use the new Alaska/Bank of America Summit card for foreign spend and dining because of 3x Alaska miles abroad.
- Put most overseas trip charges on that card to maximize the 3x foreign multiplier.