Points & Miles FAQs: 10 Questions Every Traveler Should Know

Episode 86 • September 23, 2026 • 00:39:02
Points & Miles FAQs: 10 Questions Every Traveler Should Know
Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel
Points & Miles FAQs: 10 Questions Every Traveler Should Know

Sep 23 2026 | 00:39:02

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Show Notes

Takeoff is back! After a summer break, Travis Cormier is joined by Lovan Edwards as the recurring co-host for a new chapter of the podcast. And to kick things off, they’re tackling 10 of the most frequently asked questions in points and miles.

~ What points should you earn for a specific destination?
~ Which points currency should you focus on?
~ Will opening more credit cards hurt your credit?
~ And how do you know which card to apply for next?

Travis and Lovan are answering these questions and more!

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In the episode, they're getting into the realities of last-minute award travel, whether you should use points for flights or hotels, how transfer partners work, and what to know before relying on award search tools. Plus, they discuss how to keep track of your points, cards, annual fees, and benefits without turning your points and miles hobby into a second job.

Whether you're brand new to points and miles or you've been earning rewards for years, this episode tackles some of the questions that come up again and again.

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