Doug chats with Lyn Mettler, travel rewards expert and founder of Families Fly Free/Families Travel Free. Lyn shares insights on how to maximize travel rewards, including practical tips on using programs like the Southwest Companion Pass and flexible travel cards. She also discusses upcoming changes in the airline industry, the importance of using points wisely, tips for booking flexible travel, accessing airport lounges, and potential trends in travel accommodations. Doug and Lyn also answer a few questions from the MHFI Facebook group:
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0:00 Introduction
8:58 Exposure to travel rewards
12:21 Question – How to get started with points?
21:45 Lyn’s approach to using rewards
26:11 Question – Can others book travel rewards for you?
29:56 Question – How to best use Capital One Venture X?
37:48 Crackdown on airline fees & delays
43:41 Lounge access
50:47 Lyn’s travel resources & membership benefits
57:58 Soundcheck – Intersection of FI & travel rewards
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