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Did Richard re-qualify for Executive Platinum status?  Inquiring minds want to know.  Meanwhile, Marriott is killing points advance bookings in March of this year.  This popular benefit allowed folks to save up for their next award booking.  Hyatt has rolled out their new Bonus Journeys promotion for the spring.  What do Ed and Richard think of the latest promo? And, why is Richard on the wrong fl...

Richard is fired up today.  He has a 1099 from Capital One and he can't quite figure out why the amount is so high.  Is he going to waste his time calling Cap One to figure it out? Virgin Atlantic is offering 30% off award flights from certain destinations and it's a pretty solid list. And, we're digging in to Peter King's favorite and least favorite airports.  Peter King, author of the incredible...

Richard is back on this side of the pond and we've got a lot to cover.  There's a pretty amazing Virgin Voyages deal out there right now.  If you're looking for a great adults-only cruise you should definitely consider this.  It can be fully booked with points, including taxes and fees! There's a Delta Flash Sale that falls under a new header for mileage redemption.  "Look, but don't touch!" Costc...

Richard is still overseas.  We're checking in with him and the family's time in Amserdam and Innsbruck.  We're also discussing Delta's new 15% discount on award travel and Ed cleaning out his Bilt Rewards account for the 100% HawaiianMiles transfer. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we've launched a new Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly acc...

A lot to cover in this week's episode.  We're diving into my Starcruiser voyage and Richard's trip to the Middle East and Europe. And...... I've been thinking about ways to recoup the costs for producing the podcast for quite some time.  I'm not a big fan of razor blade ads.  Patreon didn't feel like quite the right fit.  So, today we're launching the Pizza Talks Travel Slack Community.  There are...

Two big announcements in today's episode.  Sorry for the delay while we honored the Hawaiian Airlines embargo. Bilt Rewards and Hawaiian Airlines teamed up for a Rent Day promo on February 1st that may be their best ever.  For one day only you can get a 100% transfer bonus on all transfers from Bilt Rewards to Hawaiian Airlines.  They're also giving away some free trips to Hawaii. As well, Point.m...

Hey, the full episode will be out shortly!  Here's a quick story from my travels this week to help satisfy your M2G fix until we drop the full episode.  I got the timing wrong on an embargo so we'll be launching as soon as the embargo lifts.  And, I think you're REALLY going to like what the embargoed information is. Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Lis...

If you listened to my daughter and want to donate to her fundrasier, here's the link .  She really appreciates it! Richard and I are recapping our 2022 status achievements and outlining our 2023 status goals.  And, a new benefit of the Chase Aeroplan credit card may convince Richard to sign-up before I can, even after making fun of me for being interested in the card. Lastly, we're getting the sco...

Richard and Ed jump into the new year with a recap of their holiday travel to New York and Charleston.  Both Richard and Ed give a review of the new Grayson Hotel, part of Hyatt's Unbound Collection. Marriott had some interesting developments as it pertains to credit card nights and elite night credits .  Lastly, Richard and Ed catch up on the massive Southwest meltdown over the holidays. Don't fo...

American Airlines rolled out a massive change to their loyalty program last year.  Gone were many older elements of earning status and benefits, replaced by Loyalty Points.  They've also begun tweaking the program, with some recent changes just announced. Richard and I dedicate an episode to a deep dive on the new AAdvantage program and how to earn Loyalty Points. We also share our opinions on whe...

I have a bunch of United PlusPoints that are due to expire, so I'm upgrading a few lucky listeners.  If you have a United flight in January or February and there's upgrade inventory, shoot me a note via e-mail or DM.  But first, make sure you have United Expert Mode enabled and then check to see what upgrade inventory looks like on your flight.  If an upgrade is available or looks likely, let me k...

I'm fairly certain my co-host has lost his mind.  A French farm?   There's a new bonus for linking your Marriott and Uber accounts .  It may be targeted but seems widely available. Hyatt has another list of new properties in Europe in some amazing destinations.  Delta broke Richard's suitcase and for reasons I can't fathom, he wants to spend time on a French farm. Don't forget that you can leave u...

Richard's primary commute just went from tolerable to terrible.  What is he going to do? Listeners who are new to the Hyatt elite family have questions about club access awards and suite upgrade awards.  We're answering those questions on today's show! Finally, Richard wants to know why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is still in Ed's wallet. Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us...

Capital One has already eliminated a valuable benefit from the Venture X card, less than two years after launch.  Delta is trying to solve their SkyClub crowding problem by rolling out changes customers won't like.  Richard and Ed are answering a listener question about the best way to earn points on a large purchase.  And, Ed is hosting a Toys for Tots fundraiser/meet-up this week.  Love to have...

Delta was the first to raise their status requirements.  United followed, though technically this is just them reinstating the requirements they announced in 2019.  Still, the price to earn elite status is going up.  Way up. Delta SkyClubs have been overcrowded for quite some time.  Now, Delta is rolling out a "solution" that has Ed so fired up he needs to borrow Richard's soapbox. They're also an...

It's Black Friday, which means Jen from Deals We Like is back to give us the scoop.  Here are some of the latest Black Friday deals from Jen: Gearing Up For Black Friday Spin to Win Amazon cash $40 Bonus For Online Shopping We're also answering a listener question about Marriott credit cards.  What's the right decision for folks who hold Marriott credit cards right now? Don't forget that you can l...

Richard is back with a broken wing.  That doesn't stop him from taking his co-pilot seat back for a recap of our crazy Disney fundraising adventure .  We're also answering listener questions on Marriott and Amtrak this week. Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ( ed@pizzainmotion.com ) or you can...

Richard is running around Disney World so Joe Petrovic from Award Travel 101 is our guest co-host today.  We're talking about the AT101 community, a fabulous resource. And, Joe goes into detail on how his family manages travel while making sure their son with ASD is comfortable and safe. Lastly, we answer a listener question on the Caribbean and an interesting new route. Shoot us an e-mail ( ed@pi...

Summer and Julian are back on the pod talking about the credit cards they're using right now.  We also find out what elite status they're chasing (and what they're walking away from ) as the year comes to a close. There's only one catch.  Where's Richard? Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail ( ed...

A listener asked a few weeks ago what Ed actually does for a living.  We loved exploring the idea for an episode but we wanted to make sure it was travel-oriented.  So, we're covering a bit about what Ed does for a living and digging through Richard and Ed's wallets.  We both carry a surprisingly high number of cards with us on the road, besides all the cards that stay at home in a drawer. Don't f...

Richard is literally flying blind for this week's episode.  Delta has raised their elite status qualificaiton requirements for earning status in 2023 (towards travel in 2024).  The new numbers are pretty painful.  We're discussing those changes as well as Hilton's return to the pre-pandemic levels for elite qualification. We also discuss an issue with Cap One transfers as reported by Award Wallet....

Why not start out an episode learning why Richard has sausage fingers? We take some time to do a deep dive into my Amsterdam and London trip.  Flight reviews, hotel reviews and some touristy stuff is all thrown in there. We heard from a couple dozen listeners about problems they're having with the Capital One Venture X card.  Richard and Ed detail what folks are experiencing right now.  Ed also sh...

We're covering a bunch of topics this week. Capital One is having a rough go of it right now. All of their transfer partners have been "down for maintenance" all week.  And, they're still down as of this recording.  We've also got multiple examples of painful fraud prevention methods. There's also a number of new Chase card bonuses that folks are targeted for.  Be sure to check your cards ! The 4t...

After we catch up on the final week of Richard's Hawaii trip you'll hear a whole bunch of Bilt dings!  Bilt announced a new ongoing promotion where Bilt Rewards members who hold their credit card can earn double points on the first day of the month on all non-rent spend.  What's really unique is that Bilt is also doubling all the bonus categories.  That means 6 points per dollar on dining, 4 point...

I discovered an incredible new app.  It's all the nerdy tools I've used over the years without any of the work.  Flighty is an app that wraps it all up for you. There's plenty of stuff crammed into the free version but the paid version is even better. We're interviewing the founder of Flighty on today's show. And, we're giving away 2 lifetime memberships to Flighty Pro, worth $250 each!  Flighty P...