Doug and Kristen continue their conversation about travel hacking (picking up from MHFI 258), this time moving on to more advanced techniques & tips. They discuss credit card referral bonuses, maximizing redemptions, airline alliances, the intricacies of business credit cards, and the Chase 5/24 rule. Kristen also emphasizes the value of using tools & apps for tracking and optimizing points.
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0:00 Introduction
7:54 Understanding referrals
15:01 Points redemption
23:41 Airline alliances
29:20 Business cards & Chase 5/24 rule
36:35 Creative spending & signup bonuses
43:48 P2 strategies & Companion Pass
50:37 Travel hacking community
53:55 FI Friends Travel
58:02 Soundcheck – The long journey home
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