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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! If you'd like to win a free year of Thrifty Traveler Premium, just subscribe to our YouTube channel and send us a screenshot of your subscription for a chance to win.  You can send that to ed@pizzainmotion.com, text it to 571-293-6659 or DM Ed on social media (@pizzainmotion on Twitter, FB and Instagram).  You can also earn extra chances to win by joining our Slack commmunity (more info on that below). Richard and I are joined by Seth Miller of paxex.aero and Dots, Lines and Destinations. We're discussing the government stepping in to block the JetBlue merger with Spirit and the knock-on effects.  There's a real possibility an airline files bankruptcy this fall, and the failure of this merger is a contributing factor. Seth is also weighing in on Alaska and Hawaiian merger, American Airlines new flight to Japan and why United is a bit excited about Guam.  If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: 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.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! If you'd like to win a free year of Thrifty Traveler Premium, just subscribe to our YouTube channel and send us a screenshot of your subscription for a chance to win.  You can send that to ed@pizzainmotion.com, text it to 571-293-6659 or DM Ed on social media (@pizzainmotion on Twitter, FB and Instagram).  You can also earn extra chances to win by joining our Slack commmunity (more info on that below). Richard takes a swing (and a big miss) at Airbnb. Marriott announces MGM partnership details.  Richard and Ed are underwhelmed. The government blocks the JetBlue/Spirit merger. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: 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.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! If you'd like to win a free year of Thrifty Traveler Premium, just subscribe to our YouTube channel and send us a screenshot of your subscription for a chance to win.  You can send that to ed@pizzainmotion.com, text it to 571-293-6659 or DM Ed on social media (@pizzainmotion on Twitter, FB and Instagram).  You can also earn extra chances to win by joining our Slack commmunity (more info on that below). There's still time to donate to our Pinky Swear fundraiser.  Check out this episode if you want to learn more. We ran out of time last week to discuss Ed's credit card strategy for 2024 so we're digging into it now.  We're also talking about the newest 737 MAX issue and how Richard's comments about the MAX really didn't age well. Lastly, the Capital One Venture X is losing a key benefit in 2023.  Was it valuable or is this a nothing burger? If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: 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. Hope you enjoy the show!

A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! There's still time to donate to our Pinky Swear fundraiser.  Check out last week's episode if you want to learn more. Summer and Julian are back with us this week.  We're discussing loyalty program changes, elite status and everyone's credit card picks for 2024.  We're all over the place in this episode filled with laughter and good advice to tackle the new year. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: 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.

A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! There's still time to donate to our Pinky Swear fundraiser.  Check out last week's episode if you want to learn more. Richard and Ed are looking ahead to 2024 and trying to figure out what the year looks like for them from an elite status standpoint.  Will Richard actually stick with an airline?  Is Ed really going to give United another really big check?  Are these two guys really this crazy?  If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: 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.

 It's time to recap 2023 from a travel perspective for both Richard and Ed.  We're going over all the stats from the past year, the good, the bad and the ugly. We're also recapping the incredible AirFrance deal that ended up dying for most folks. And, we've got a great matching opportunity if you're looking to donate to a great cause.  We're joined by Erica Campbell, the CEO of Pinky Swear, an incredible organization originally conceptualized by an entrepenuerial 9-year old.  Listen to Erica tell us more about the mission of Pinky Swear. One of our listeners, Corey, will be matching the first $500 in donations to our fundraiser.  On top of that, Miles To Go is also matching the first $500 in donations.  Help us max out our donations this year! DONATION LINK If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: 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. A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! And, Thrifty Traveler Premium is why I had a 3-hour head start on the best deal of 2023.  AirFrance was offering business class seats for 13,500 miles one-way. And, then it got even better when the seats were 1,500 miles one-way.  Sadly, many of the reservations got canceled.  Did your booking survive?

A big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! And, Thrifty Traveler Premium is why I had a 3-hour head start on the best deal of 2023.  AirFrance was offering business class seats for 13,500 miles one-way. And, then it got even better when the seats were 1,500 miles one-way.  Richard and Ed are also breaking down their Disney World trips from last week. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: 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.

A big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! Ed and Richard are joined by Jared Kamrowski, the founder of Thrifty Traveler.  We're talking about the value of a Thrifty Traveler Premium subscription, new features as well as Richard and Ed's favorite features. Jared sticks around to share his thoughts with the guys on the surprising announcement that Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are merging.  What does this mean for travelers? If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: 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.

A big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! Richard and Ed are breaking down all of the recent Hyatt changes.  Milestone Rewards become much more valuable and Hyatt adds tons of flexibility to transfer/gift these benefits to others. Ed is also recapping two Hyatt properties in Chicago, Park Hyatt Chicago and Chicago Athletic Association. Lastly, Ed announces that he's giving away a free 1-year United Club membership to a lucky member of the Slack community.  You still have time to join! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: 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.

A big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! Richard and Ed are recapping Black Friday and the deals (or lack of deals) they took advantage of. They also discuss how to earn at least 10 points per dollar on dining using any credit card and 16 points if you have the Bilt Mastercard as part of a special promotion this month.  Finally, Ed and Richard are both a little surprised that Southwest is offering lounge access to some of their customers. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: 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.