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Watch Us On YouTube!   Richard and Ed are back from trips to different continents to discuss their travels. Ed returned home from a family trip to London and Sardinia, and discusses using Bilt's amazing transfer bonus to Accor to save big on his trip. The AI tool Perplexity can be used to automate your Amex Offers- reach out to Ed@pizzainmotion.com for help on getting it set up! And Ed and Richard...

Watch Us On YouTube! In this week's episode, Richard and Ed deep dive into the Bilt Rewards program. It's more than just a credit card- it's an entire loyalty ecosystem! Hear all the ins and outs of the program, including how to maximize earning Bilt points, Bilt status, Rent Day strategies, and even a look into the near future of the program. Sign up for Bilt Rewards here! If you enjoy the podcas...

Watch Us On YouTube! We're finally detailing Ed's exciting trip to Tokyo Disneyland. Are the official Disney hotels worth the price? Plus, there are some new Chase referral bonus rules to be aware of. Air France is increasing the value of its elite status- a rarity in the points and miles world! A dad jumped off the Disney Dream to save his child- Ed has some thoughts! Ritz-Carlton has some busine...

Watch Us On YouTube! This week, we're answering the tough question: who owns the armrest in the middle seat ? A flight attendant announcement has Ed all fired up.  Weather woes plague Ed and Richard this week- how did Ed get to NYC?? Ed has a hotel review of the Standard High Line, one of the newest Hyatt properties to join the portfolio. Richard jumps on the soapbox to let the world know what he...

Chase and Amex make big changes to their credit card benefits. Are they still worth holding after their devaluation? Emirates transfers return to flexible points currencies, after some backend work from the airline. The airline still has some fun 5th Freedom routes around the world that award travelers should be aware of! Chase Sapphire Reserve is now available for applications, with a "refreshed"...

Watch us on YouTube! Chase Sapphire Reserve is making big changes. Should this card be in your wallet or is it time to set it aside? American Airlines is getting rid of their upgrade award chart and moving to dynamic pricing. Why is this so bad for travelers? Jetblue has a pretty incredible status match offer right now, with the opportunity to status match from almost all US airlines. Richard and...

Watch us on YouTube! Richard got the chance to stay at one of the new Standard Hotels in NYC. Take a look at his first experience, including the upgrade he scored on his stay. Capital One made some big changes to lounge access. This will impact all Venture cardholders starting next year. These are changes you need to know about if you hold one of these cards. Alaska Airlines has some new promo awa...

Watch us on YouTube! Southwest Airlines officially launched bag fees this week. At the same time, they also took away free same-day changes on some fares for top-tier elite members. It has not been a good week for Southwest customers. Both Richard and Ed scored a great business class deal to Africa on Etihad. Did you get in on this deal? American Airlines is getting into the Touchless ID Precheck...

Watch us on YouTube! It's a big week for Bilt Rewards members. No, not because Richard is camping. Thank goodness he didn't add an RV component to Bilt Rewards. Not only did Bilt announce Qatar Airways Privilege Club as their 16th airline partner, they announced an unprecedented 200% transfer bonus to Accor hotels for Gold and Platinum Bilt members on Rent Day. Ed shares his first experience using...

Watch us on YouTube! Delta made some changes to their fare structures that are likely to lead to confusion for some travelers. Richard and Ed are weighing in on those changes. Bilt has added their 20th transfer partner. Japan Airlines is a very useful program to get to Japan and other points in Asia, but has been a difficult program to transfer points to. That changes with this new partnership! A...

Watch us on YouTube! On top of some travel slow downs, RealID is officially in place. What does this mean for travelers? It's not as bad as expected, but it's still annoying. Ed talks about his one day in Taipei, including their stop at Taipei 101. Richard and Ed talk through some interesting deals in the market right now.   If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to  leave us a rati...

Tune in as Seth Miller from PaxEx. Aero and Dots, Lines & Destinations joins us again. We talk about Richard's favorite route coming back, and Seth goes into detail on the state of Wi-Fi on airplanes. But, the big topic is Newark Airport, and the utter disaster it is right now. We'll try our best to answer that question for folks.   If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to  leave u...

Delta does Richard dirty again, and adds to his stack of delays in 2025. Bilt's May Rent Day features up to a 100% transfer bonus to Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards program. Bilt Rewards now allows you to pay rent with any credit card. Listen to Ed discuss why he thinks this can lead to bigger and better things. It's free to sign up for the Bilt Rewards network and earn points. Use Ed's referral...

Watch Us On YouTube! We're talking about Ed's flights to Japan, including business class on Delta's Airbus A350 and Japan Airlines 787-9. He also flew economy class on Starlux Airlines and was REALLY impressed. How much would you pay for a first class upgrade ? We're giving you our opinion on how much we would pay. Bilt Rewards now allows you to pay rent with any credit card. Listen to Ed discuss...

Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Time stamps are listed at the bottom of the notes! A recent sad story is a cautionary tale for why you should carry a carbon monoxide detector when you travel. Virgin Atlantic has hiked the fees they charge with award tickets. Does this make them a bad option for award redemptions? A listener of the show checks in with a really good value using Hyatt's new "elite for a da...

Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Time stamps are listed at the bottom of the notes! We're excited to welcome a special guest, Michelle Gonzalez, founder of LAX to Luxury ! She's diving into Bolivia and Peru with us, recapping her recent crazy trip. And, we have an in-depth conversation on Taco Bell, which Richard thoroughly disapproves of. https://laxtoluxury.com/ If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll...

Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Time stamps are listed at the bottom of the notes! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating . That helps us grow our audience! Richard is back from his first trip to Biloxi and he's filling us in on all the details.   Ed had his first issue on American since returning to the airline recently. Will it change his future decisions?   There a...

Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Time stamps are listed at the bottom of the notes! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating . That helps us grow our audience! We get an update on Richard's blood clot saga before digging into a new Marriott brand and reduced loyalty participation . Is this the new normal for Marriott.   Ed borrows Richard's soapbox and tries to avoid an...

Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Chapters are listed at the bottom of the notes! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating . That helps us grow our audience! Southwest dropped some news this week, and it was all uniformly bad. These were not small changes, and many customers will be upset. "Bags Fly Free" is no longer a surety on Southwest.   Many customers, including tho...

Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Chapters are listed at the bottom of the notes! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating . That helps us grow our audience! Richard wants to make sure viewers and listeners understand the history of the Detroit Pistons. But, we're much happier to hear about the award he won at his Daddy-Daughter dance.   Ed is asking for the audience's he...

Watch Us On YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating . That helps us grow our audience! We get another update on Richard's calf, and it's not a good one. Richard and Ed are answering a listener question about how tough it is to find award space to Tokyo right now.   Ed asks Richard whether he would prefer to have American Airlines Executive Platinum statu...

Watch Us On YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating . That helps us grow our audience! Richard was within 24 hours of embarking on his family trip to London before he had a curve ball thrown at him. What should have been an episode about their trip to London turned quickly into how to unravel a complex family vacation while minimizing expenses.   A Delta...

Watch Us On YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating . That helps us grow our audience! Richard and Ed are recapping another crazy week in travel.   Ed has had a handful of American Airlines flights this year to compare to his United experiences. He's outlining the positive and negative of both.   Ed also visited the Palazzo in Vegas this week now that th...

Watch Us On YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating . That helps us grow our audience! Richard delivers a recap on a "slice of Americana".   Ed talks about the 250K AAdvantage Loyalty Point level and how he previously missed the value there.   Richard and Ed discuss recent United and Marriott award pricing hikes, and they end up on different sides of the...

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to  leave us a rating . That helps us grow our audience! Richard and Ed are recording from EPCOT in the midst of a 40th birthday celebration and impromptu Slack meetup.   Frontier bit Richard on his way to Disney World, canceling his flight. Is this a sad end to Frontier Tales?   United Airlines seems to have shown Ed the door as it relates to...