Ep 04 – If Redeeming Points and Miles Was Easy, Everyone Would Be Doing It

Episode 4 • July 19, 2023 • 01:04:28
Ep 04 – If Redeeming Points and Miles Was Easy, Everyone Would Be Doing It
Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel
Ep 04 – If Redeeming Points and Miles Was Easy, Everyone Would Be Doing It

Jul 19 2023 | 01:04:28

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Show Notes

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This episode gets into the context of what it’s like to redeem miles. We set the scene by talking about how award tickets are priced, what it means to have flexibility when booking, and what obstacles you might encounter.

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: to help you travel more while spending less. 10xT publishes content related to credit card rewards, personal finance, travel, and lifestyle. Host Bryce Conway launched 10xT in 2014, but has been a fan and member of the points and miles community since 2011. He is the author of “Takeoff: How to Travel the World for Next to Nothing and How to Fix Your Credit: Do it Once. Do it Right. Get on with Your Life”, and his work has been featured in multiple national media outlets including Good Morning America, Money Magazine, and ABC Nightline News. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

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10xTravel Facebook Group

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