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Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!

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Hosted by road warrior and travel expert Ed Pizza, the Miles to Go podcast serves up travel tips, news and reviews you can't afford to miss! Whether you're a points and miles newbie looking to book a dream vacation or you log 100k + miles a year and want the low down on new properties routes and planes, we're bringing you the world's top travel experts and bloggers to share their knowledge and insights with you.

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Hosted by road warrior and travel expert Ed Pizza, the Miles to Go podcast serves up travel tips, news and reviews you can't afford to miss! Whether you're a points and miles newbie looking to book a dream vacation or you log 100k + miles a year and want the low down on new properties routes and planes, we're bringing you the world's top travel experts and bloggers to share their knowledge and insights with you.

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Pay for Perks: First-Class Bids, Frontier Status Match & Starlux Flight Review

4/23/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! We're talking about Ed's flights to Japan, including business class on Delta's Airbus A350 and Japan Airlines 787-9. He also flew economy class on Starlux Airlines and was REALLY impressed. How much would you pay for a first class upgrade? We're giving you our opinion on how much we would pay. Bilt Rewards now allows you to pay rent with any credit card. Listen to Ed discuss why he thinks this can lead to bigger and better things. It's free to sign up for the Bilt Rewards network and earn points. Use Ed's referral link to sign-up. Frontier Airlines has rolled out another status match offer folks should consider. And, we talk about a really painful flight diversion. #firstclass #frontierairlines #starlux #japanairlines #frequentflyer 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:47:40

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Travel Warnings And Wins: CO Alarms, Virgin Fee Hikes And Hyatt “Elite For A Day” Pays Off

4/16/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Time stamps are listed at the bottom of the notes! A recent sad story is a cautionary tale for why you should carry a carbon monoxide detector when you travel. Virgin Atlantic has hiked the fees they charge with award tickets. Does this make them a bad option for award redemptions? A listener of the show checks in with a really good value using Hyatt's new "elite for a day with AA" benefit. Lastly, United launched some really interesting new routes. #virginatlantic #carbonmonoxide #hyatt #americanairlines #frequentflyer 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:40:11

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Bolivia & Peru With Special Guest Michelle Gonzalez, LAX to Luxury

4/9/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Time stamps are listed at the bottom of the notes! We're excited to welcome a special guest, Michelle Gonzalez, founder of LAX to Luxury! She's diving into Bolivia and Peru with us, recapping her recent crazy trip. And, we have an in-depth conversation on Taco Bell, which Richard thoroughly disapproves of. https://laxtoluxury.com/ 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:37:04

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Biscoff Mess, Heathrow Helper And Spirit's Survival Test

4/2/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Time stamps are listed at the bottom of the notes! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! United Airlines made numerous changes to their credit card portfolio. Savvy miles and points folks will recognize the structure from another big card issuer. Which United credit card is right for you? Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines emerges from bankruptcy with questionable finances. What's next for Spirit? There's also a new (much better) way to transit London Heathrow Airport, but only if you're traveling from these cities. Lastly, Ed is talking about his favorite award redemption in many years. You'll want to hear this heartwarming story. #unitedairlines #heathrow #spiritairlines #creditcards #frequentflyer 0:00 Intro 2:58 The Plane, Boss! The Plane! 7:09 Ed's Baker Friend 10:07 Ed's Travel Recap 12:00 Triple 7 15:07 Spirit Bankruptcy 22:04 United's Credit Cards 38:12:00 This Heathrow Thing... 41:46:00 Ed's Heartwarming Tale 46:36:00 Outro If you want to support the show, you can subscribe to our private community. We have semi-monthly video Happy Hours where you'll get access to Ed and other travel experts. You'll also get to join the discussion with other members on a host of issues on our private message boards. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:48:37

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Airline Uncertainty: United's Credit Card Chaos & Spirit's Survival Test

4/2/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Time stamps are listed at the bottom of the notes! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! United Airlines made numerous changes to their credit card portfolio. Savvy miles and points folks will recognize the structure from another big card issuer. Everyone else.....will get dizzy trying to keep track of all their "benefits". Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines emerges from bankruptcy with questionable finances. What's next for Spirit? There's also a new (much better) way to transit London Heathrow Airport, but only if you're traveling from these cities. Lastly, Ed is talking about his favorite award redemption in many years. You'll want to hear this heartwarming story. #unitedairlines #heathrow #spiritairlines #creditcards #frequentflyer 0:00 Intro 2:58 The Plane, Boss! The Plane! 7:09 Ed's Baker Friend 10:07 Ed's Travel Recap 12:00 Triple 7 15:07 Spirit Bankruptcy 22:04 United's Credit Cards 38:12:00 This Heathrow Thing... 41:46:00 Ed's Heartwarming Tale 46:36:00 Outro If you want to support the show, you can subscribe to our private community. We have semi-monthly video Happy Hours where you'll get access to Ed and other travel experts. You'll also get to join the discussion with other members on a host of issues on our private message boards. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:48:37

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Travel Slowdown, Biloxi Buzz & 100K Sign-Up Bonus

3/26/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Time stamps are listed at the bottom of the notes! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard is back from his first trip to Biloxi and he's filling us in on all the details. Ed had his first issue on American since returning to the airline recently. Will it change his future decisions? There are signs that travel is slowing down. What can you expect to see this summer? There's a new 100K sign-up bonus, back again for folks. Thrifty Traveler is giving us advanced notice about an upcoming price increase. But, they have a very generous policy on holding pricing for all existing customers. Lock in current pricing before it goes up! 0:00 Intro 2:54 Biloxi 6:51 Katrina's Lasting Effects 14:10 Ed Adventures with American 21:59 Kerr's "Upgrade"? 24:33:00 Ed's Tidbits on United 29:09:00 Increases in Service to Hawaii 31:44:00 Thrifty Traveler 33:12:00 The In-Branch Offer 36:24:00 United Axes Clear for 1k 40:49:00 Slack Question -Foreign Currency 44:55:00 Outro If you want to support the show, you can subscribe to our private community. We have semi-monthly video Happy Hours where you'll get access to Ed and other travel experts. You'll also get to join the discussion with other members on a host of issues on our private message boards. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:46:16

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Loyalty in Limbo: United’s Lifetime Shake-Up & Marriott’s Diminishing Perks

3/19/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Time stamps are listed at the bottom of the notes! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! We get an update on Richard's blood clot saga before digging into a new Marriott brand and reduced loyalty participation. Is this the new normal for Marriott. Ed borrows Richard's soapbox and tries to avoid an explicit rating for the show while talking about how United pulled the rug out from underneath him on lifetime status. We're answering a Slack question about crazy itineraries, and we love it! And, we're digging into a new Frontier "feature" travelers may not like. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 2:07 Coming up in this Episode 3:14 Blood Clot Update 8:32 Marriott's New Brand 17:33 Pueblo Meth Lab 19:16 The F-ers at United 27:12:00 Kerr's Walk Down Memory Lane 29:47:00 Delta One Non-Stop Fares 33:30:00 Skip Lagging 37:58:00 Slack Member Question 40:54:00 Frontier Fares 47:31:00 Ed is Visiting Indiana... Jones If you want to support the show, you can subscribe to our private community. We have semi-monthly video Happy Hours where you'll get access to Ed and other travel experts. You'll also get to join the discussion with other members on a host of issues on our private message boards. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:50:36

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Southwest Announces Negative Changes to Baggage Policy, Fares, Awards And More

3/12/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Chapters are listed at the bottom of the notes! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Southwest dropped some news this week, and it was all uniformly bad. These were not small changes, and many customers will be upset. "Bags Fly Free" is no longer a surety on Southwest. Many customers, including those that don't have elite status or a credit card with the airline, will now pay for checked bags. Fares are getting more restrictive, award flights are getting more expensive, flight credits will now expire. It's really not good news. Julian Kheel fills in this week to go through all the changes. As the founder of Points Path, he's also the sponsor of our giveaway this week. Be sure to weigh in with your thoughts on the Southwest changes for a chance to win! Chapters: If you want to support the show, you can subscribe to our private community. We have semi-monthly video Happy Hours where you'll get access to Ed and other travel experts. You'll also get to join the discussion with other members on a host of issues on our private message boards. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:32:47

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Hyatt Award Changes, Aeroplan Brings Back Pooling, and Capital One Vegas Opening

3/5/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Chapters are listed at the bottom of the notes! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard wants to make sure viewers and listeners understand the history of the Detroit Pistons. But, we're much happier to hear about the award he won at his Daddy-Daughter dance. Ed is asking for the audience's help to decide where he should take his daughter on a summer trip. He also defines the term "Masqueraded" as it relates to the travel world, thanks to Slack member Dan. Richard and Ed are digging into the latest Hyatt Award category changes. They also discuss the relaunch of Aeroplan's points pooling program. And, Ed covers his first visit to the newly opened Capital One lounge at Las Vegas airport. Lastly, the guys are talking about the New England Patriots. They may have lost Super Bowls 42 and 46 to the Giants, but they do have their own plane. Sadly, it turns out their players hate the plane. If you want to support the show, you can subscribe to our private community. We have semi-monthly video Happy Hours where you'll get access to Ed and other travel experts. You'll also get to join the discussion with other members on a host of issues on our private message boards. Chapters: (2:52) Detroit Pistons History Lesson (3:32) Daddy Daughter Dance (4:41) Ed Plans Travel with Daughter (10:10) Getting Masqueraded (13:58) Hyatt Category Changes (22:17) Cap One Lounge Vegas (26:15) Aeroplan Family Pooling (31:59) New England Patriots Planes (37:10) Live in what airport for a year??? #hyatt #aeroplan #capitalone #newenglandpatriots #detroitpistons 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:41:21

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Tokyo Award Scramble, Executive Platinum vs. 1K & Ed’s First Blade Flight

2/26/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! We get another update on Richard's calf, and it's not a good one. Richard and Ed are answering a listener question about how tough it is to find award space to Tokyo right now. Ed asks Richard whether he would prefer to have American Airlines Executive Platinum status or United 1K status if he could have one lifetime status. It's also our poll question of the week sponsored by Points Path. Lastly, they're recapping Ed's first Blade flight, complete with some video highlights! 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:38:34

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From Heathrow to No-Go, Delta Crashes, Southwest Slashes

2/19/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard was within 24 hours of embarking on his family trip to London before he had a curve ball thrown at him. What should have been an episode about their trip to London turned quickly into how to unravel a complex family vacation while minimizing expenses. A Delta regional jet crash in Toronto miraculously results in no lost lives. Southwest conducts a sizable layoff of corporate employees. Will this permanently dent the "LUV" culture? And, a reminder that it's time to vote for your favorite airline and hotel loyalty programs in the Freddie Awards. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:36:28

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Comparing United And American Onboard & Palazzo Vegas Review

2/12/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard and Ed are recapping another crazy week in travel. Ed has had a handful of American Airlines flights this year to compare to his United experiences. He's outlining the positive and negative of both. Ed also visited the Palazzo in Vegas this week now that the hotels are part of World of Hyatt. He's sharing what the hotel looks like. Richard is sharing a summary of what's getting ready to happen with new credit cards from Bilt. Aeroplan has expanded dynamic award pricing to more partners. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:49:17

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United And Marriott Price Hikes Lead To A Debate

2/5/2025
Watch Us On YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard delivers a recap on a "slice of Americana". Ed talks about the 250K AAdvantage Loyalty Point level and how he previously missed the value there. Richard and Ed discuss recent United and Marriott award pricing hikes, and they end up on different sides of the issue. https://pizzainmotion.boardingarea.com/2025/02/01/is-united-airlines-raising-the-price-of-anytime-awards/ 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:52:58

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Frontier Bites Richard And United Flushes Ed From Global Services

1/29/2025
If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard and Ed are recording from EPCOT in the midst of a 40th birthday celebration and impromptu Slack meetup. Frontier bit Richard on his way to Disney World, canceling his flight. Is this a sad end to Frontier Tales? United Airlines seems to have shown Ed the door as it relates to his Global Services status. Ed talks about what's next, including his first paid American Airlines flight in over a year. They're also answering listener questions about oversees travel and minimum connection times. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:25:27

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Selecting AAdvantage Milestone Rewards And The Best Credit Card

1/22/2025
If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Ed asks for Richard's help (and the audience) on which AAdvantage Milestone Reward he should select. Richard and Ed are also answering a Slack member's question about which one credit card they would choose, if they could only have one. There's an update on the UK ETA, and a listener question about how to get to Asia, as well as another Slack question about using Southwest flight credits. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/

Duration:00:33:40

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Extra Seat? Navigating Airline Customer Of Size Policies

1/15/2025
Watch us on YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! In a Miles To Go first, Ed is throwing the challenge flag and asking Jeremiah for an instant replay review on comments Richard made in a previous episode. Who's right? Tune in to find out. Richard and Ed are also diving into the swampy world of airline policies for customers of size. Airlines don't make it easy to deal with this ahead of time, and airline employees don't invest the time to avoid these issues at airports and onboard planes. We've also included links to the customer of size policies for a number of airlines: Delta Southwest Alaska American United We're also answering a listener question about booking family rooms in Europe. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/3

Duration:00:47:57

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An Inside Look At How Points & Miles Transfers Work

1/8/2025
Watch us on YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard and Ed are mapping out their 2025 elite status requirements. Ed wonders if he should consider a change in airline elite status now that he's earned lifetime status with United Airlines. Richard is also diving deep into how Bilt Rewards transfers points to various airline and hotel loyalty programs. Listen in as he breaks down the whole process. We're also answering a listener question about navigating international travel. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/3

Duration:00:41:50

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Best And Worst Of Our 2024 Year In Travel

1/1/2025
Watch us on YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard and Ed are looking back on 2024 to figure out what went right and what went wrong in their long year of travel. Join us as they laugh and cry about another year on the road. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/3

Duration:00:34:16

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Venetian Joins World Of Hyatt And Centurion Lounge Behaving Badly

12/25/2024
Watch us on YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Big news for World of Hyatt fans. After losing the MGM collection of properties in Vegas and adding the Rio, Hyatt has two big upcoming additions. Both Venetian and Palazzo will be joining the World of Hyatt program. Meanwhile, the Centurion Lounge in Atlanta is having a lot of trouble passing health inspections. We also answer listener questions about traveling to Portugal and whether the Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport is worth your time. 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/3

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New UK Travel Rules, New Alaska Credit Card And Ed’s Latest Travel Deal Leads To A Mistake

12/18/2024
Watch us on YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Ed is sharing some crazy United award pricing. It's another example of how you need to be on your toes if you want to find the best award deals. The UK has instituted a new policy that will require an electronic travel authorization. Be sure to listen to this segment so you don't get tripped up the next time you travel to the UK. This includes transit passengers! Link to apply for UK ETA Ed managed to score another great award redemption for his family to Asia, but he made one critical mistake. Richard and Ed are both weighing in on the new Alaska Airlines premium credit card. Be sure to add yourself to the waitlist to earn 500 free miles even if you don't apply for the card! 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 accessAnnual accessPersonal 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. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ 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/3

Duration:00:36:21