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This week, the hosts reflect on the impact of 9/11 and share laughs about their DorkFest plane-spotting adventures. They dive into the new Citi Strata Elite Credit Card, exploring its perks and first-year strategies. Hilton’s sudden point devaluation raises eyebrows, skyrocketing top-tier awards to 250,000 points. Plus, they discuss unusual pricing trends in Vegas sundry shops and shakeups in the Thompson brand’s affiliation. It's a mix of humor and insightful travel discussions that you won't want to miss!

This week, the hosts humorously tackle travel topics, including the challenges of electric vehicle charging during road trips. A lively debate arises over whether in-flight phone calls should be allowed, alongside the implications of United's new aircraft. They discuss Frontier's intriguing GoWild! pass and Alaska Airlines' new international routes. The conversation takes a twist with Emirates' controversial ban on kids in first class. Finally, lighthearted anecdotes about upcoming travel plans to various cities keep the fun alive.

The hosts celebrate their 400th milestone with laughter and nostalgia, reminiscing about memorable moments from past recordings around the world. They share humorous Vegas tales and insights on moving to New York, highlighting the challenges of city life. Competitive airfare insights between Frontier Airlines and Delta spice up the conversation, while the playful banter over language learning challenges adds a fun twist. Reflecting on their journey, they express gratitude to listeners and excitement for future adventures.

Discover Alaska Airlines' exciting new loyalty program, Atmos, designed for passionate travelers. The hosts humorously explore its unique features like points pooling and earning through travel distance. They also dive into a luxury credit card offering substantial rewards, plus share the latest Rent Day promotion. In a lighter vein, enjoy tales of credit card mishaps, highlighting the complexities of travel finance. Tune in for insights that are as entertaining as they are informative!

Watch Us On YouTube! This week on Miles to Go, Ed recaps his Wizz Air flight- was it worth the price? Richard has an interesting TSA Experience to fill us in on. And, United adjusts their cancellation rules for flyers, and a Slack listener has noticed an interesting pricing pattern for flights- is it time to start using a VPN? Finally, Ed and Richard discuss an airport they’ve never heard of before recording. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun: Support the show by signing up for Bilt Rewards through my referral link! Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/    

Watch Us On YouTube! This week on Miles to Go, Ed and Richard are in the same room at the Bellagio Las Vegas, chatting about Ed's recent trip to Rome. See Ed's thoughts on the value of the Accor Hotels loyalty program, the newest feature from Bilt, Home Away From Home, as well as a few listener questions answered from the Slack community. Link for Ed's Rome Tours:    Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

Watch Us On YouTube! This week on Miles to Go, Richard is back from his long-delayed family trip to Denmark, and he’s got stories—from Lego House, farm stays with ostriches, to scoring a business class flight deal that’s only possible with Bilt Rewards. In this episode: 🧱 Exploring Lego House and Legoland Billund 🏰 Staying at the Castle Hotel at Legoland and Danish farm 🎢 Why Tivoli Gardens was magical (and a must for Disney fans!) 🏨 Kerr's experience with Accor Hotels 🧾 Is the Copenhagen Card worth it? 💳 And… Ed’s Battle with Chase Continues Support the show by signing up for Bilt Rewards through my referral link: https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=zXs1uaensMU&offerid=1802707.2&type=3&subid=0 Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

Watch Us On YouTube! This week on the Miles To Go Podcast, we’re broadcasting from Deep Creek Lake with special guest co-host Clint Henderson of The Points Guy! Richard Kerr may be out of the studio, but Clint fills the hot seat (literally—he turned off his A/C to record) to dish on his recent travel adventures and industry insights. Here’s what we cover in this jam-packed episode: ✅ Flying the brand-new American Airlines Business Class on the 787-9 Dreamliner ✅ Exploring Slovenia—from Ljubljana to Lake Bled (and why it’s a must-visit in Europe!) ✅ KLM Business Class on Cityhopper & collecting Delft Blue houses ✅ Credit card drama: Ed’s Chase Sapphire saga ✅ Behind-the-scenes scoop from Google Travel on AI pricing models & basic economy filters ✅ Ed's Hertz customer service frustrations Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

Watch Us On YouTube!   Richard and Ed are back from trips to different continents to discuss their travels. Ed returned home from a family trip to London and Sardinia, and discusses using Bilt's amazing transfer bonus to Accor to save big on his trip. The AI tool Perplexity can be used to automate your Amex Offers- reach out to Ed@pizzainmotion.com for help on getting it set up! And Ed and Richard dig in live to test Hyatt's newly-improved award search, which allows members to see live award availability for hotels worldwide. Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/    

Watch Us On YouTube! In this week's episode, Richard and Ed deep dive into the Bilt Rewards program. It's more than just a credit card- it's an entire loyalty ecosystem! Hear all the ins and outs of the program, including how to maximize earning Bilt points, Bilt status, Rent Day strategies, and even a look into the near future of the program. Sign up for Bilt Rewards here! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/