Ian Carroll
Founder of Seats.aero, a popular award-flight search tool; former cybersecurity/bug-bounty practitioner who built Seats.aero from a side project into a large paid service used by frequent travelers.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 1h 29min
✈️ Ep 91 - The Story of Seats.aero with Ian Carroll
Ian Carroll, the founder of Seats.aero and former cybersecurity expert, shares his incredible journey of building an award-flight search tool that now boasts 500K monthly users. He dives into his early experiences with bug bounties and how they relate to churning tactics. Ian also discusses the challenges of managing a growing business, including facing a lawsuit from Air Canada. With a passion for travel and innovation, he reveals upcoming features for Seats.aero and the excitement of connecting with a dedicated community of frequent flyers.
Sep 12, 2025 • 46min
Seats.aero with Founder Ian Carroll
Ian Carroll, founder of the award search tool Seats.aero, dives into the evolution of his platform designed to optimize travel using points and miles. He discusses unique features like customizable alerts and the new Seats.aero Assistant. The conversation highlights Japan's rising popularity as a travel destination and the intricacies of award searches, especially with airlines like ANA and Emirates. Listeners also get insider tips on maximizing credit card benefits and securing the best travel deals.
