Travel Emergencies: How Points & Miles Can Save the Day

Flight canceled? Missed connection? Weather delays or last-minute emergency travel? Travel doesn’t always go according to plan. But Travis, Emily, and Matt are here to show how points and miles can help!

In this episode, the crew shares real stories of canceled flights, unexpected reroutes, and last-minute bookings, plus the strategies they use to stay calm and get where they need to go without paying outrageous cash prices. From travel insurance to considering point value in emergencies, they're covering everything you should know before you book your next trip.

In the episode:

00:00 Introduction: Using Points & Miles During Travel Emergencies

02:00 Icebreaker: Marry, Date, Dump

12:30 Defining Travel Emergencies

14:45 Cancellations, Weather, Family and Medical Emergencies

15:30 Travis's Hurricane Evacuation Story

17:30 Point Value During Emergencies

18:30 Booking Backup Flights With Points

23:45 Credit Card Benefits Explained

26:00 Filing Travel Claims

28:00 Handling Travel Disruptions

35:15 Best programs for Last-Minute Award Bookings

36:45 Transferring Points: Tips & Mistakes

40:00 Credit Card Protections vs Travel Insurance

46:00 The Crew's Advice For When Things Go Wrong

49:00 Final Thoughts

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