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Award Travel 101

Award Travel 101 Team
Award Travel
American Airlines
Travel Rewards
Hyatt
Virgin Atlantic
Marriott
Point Redemptions
Flying Blue
Chicago Seminars
Thrifty Traveler
Thrifty Traveler Premium
Japan
Airport Lounges
Hilton
Airlines
Chase
Alaska Airlines
Delta Airlines
Etihad Airways
Travel Reward Strategies

Welcome to the Award Travel 101 Podcast! Founded in 2013 with just 20 members, the Award Travel 101 Facebook group teaches members how to travel the world using points and miles. Today, a community of over 100,000+ people from around the world share, teach and learn how to travel anywhere on any budget. Where are you going with Award Travel?

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Latest Episodes

Joe returns to host, joined by first-time guest James He and former moderator Eric Holly. The highlight post covers a member’s lost hotel item and how travelers handle forgotten valuables. In the news: Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer devaluation, a new... more

This week, Mike Zaccheo and moderator Justin Walter dive deep into Delta SkyMiles after highlighting an inspiring post from Karen, a solo traveler in her 60s who completed a 3-week, around-the-world business- and first-class trip using 326K AA and Vi... more

Episode 142 of the Award Travel 101 podcast features Angie Sparks joined by guest Carissa Rawson, Director of Travel and Marketing at Rove Miles. The highlight post celebrated member Debbie’s generosity in gifting a Napa Wine Train voucher she couldn... more

Episode 141 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, hosted by Mike Zaccheo with Angie Sparks, opens with the “highlight post” about the demise of the popular Red Aviator “Sub for a SUB” card—long favored for its easy single-purchase American Airlines miles ... more

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Recent Guests

Carissa Rawson
Director of Travel and Marketing with Rove Miles
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Episode: Rove Miles with Carissa
Ian Carroll
Founder and developer of Seats.aero, a flight award search tool.
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Episode: Seats.aero with Founder Ian Carroll
Emmanuel Crouvisier
Founder of CardPointers
CardPointers
Episode: Learning All About CardPointers
Joe Petrovic
A friend of the host with extensive travel knowledge and experience, especially regarding Japan.
Episode: Destination: Japan
Brandyn Osborne
Member of Award Travel 101 community and owner of ConHord, a gaming staffing agency
ConHord
Episode: Gaming Award Travel
Erin Kilpatrick
Community member and AT 101 consultant who travels the world after leaving her corporate job.
Episode: Love It or Leave It
Gunnar Olson
Points analyst and deal finder at Thrifty Traveler
Thrifty Traveler
Episode: Thrifty Travel with Gunnar Olson

Hosts

Angie Sparks
Host and community leader who guides discussions on practical travel tips and personal experiences in travel. Also engages listeners through insights shared within the award travel community.
Cameron Laufer
Co-host and moderator who provides insights on travel strategies, credit card benefits, and balances discussions with personal travel narratives and advice.
Mike Zaccheo
Co-host known for sharing humor and practical advice in discussions about award travel, ensuring engaging and informative content for listeners.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 178 ratings
  • Basic and boring

    I like the website and newsletter, but the podcast needs a lot of work. The content is so basic and poorly organized. In fact, it seems like the hosts don’t prepare, just spout off their random personal experience. This is more like listening to a couple of friends chatting than an intentional presentation of professional entertainment/information.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mamaporgie
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great content - sometimes pretentious

    Folks, I love the show. Let’s please try not to talk down to people who are just getting started. This most recent episode is unfortunately a prime example of type of behavior.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ACW2015
    United States3 months ago
  • Card Pointers

    Listen, if you’re just going to read the add Iike you’re being held hostage just don’t read it. lol. There wad literally MORE of a chance that I would have used. Card pointers BEFORE that dreary add. Lord that was cringe. Please stop lol

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ShinarJSB
    United States3 months ago
  • Too Many Hosts that are hard to understand

    I like the show, but it’s hard to understand the new host Maria. Anytime she’s on the podcast it’s a struggle to stay engaged. I understand she’s a moderator and has a good knowlegde base maybe not all moderators should be hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    G-CM
    United States6 months ago
  • A pod for the Million Mile Secrets crowd.

    Hosts haven’t traveled much so don’t have experiences to share and some of the information they give is wrong or not totally accurate. YMMV.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DCDomer
    United States6 months ago

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Great podcast that offers helpful travel tips and insights that many listeners appreciate.
The hosts are seen as relatable and community-driven, fostering a friendly environment for sharing travel strategies.

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Member Questions
Q: Will there be a situation that you would open a card with no sign-up bonus?
Yes, for status or if it prevents expiring miles, but generally, one would prefer cards with a sign-up bonus.
Member Questions
Q: Would you rather use 23,000 Ultimate Rewards points or 25,000 Capital One points for the same flight?
The consensus leaned towards using Capital One points, but it ultimately depends on personal card availability and future earning potential.
Love It or Leave It
Q: Which Hyatt card do you prefer, and why?
I prefer the personal Hyatt card for its higher value in obtaining free night awards.
Award Travel 101; Who We Are
Q: What are you working on right now?
I'm focusing on my Avianca card and my personal Hyatt card for spend and points bonuses.
Award Travel 101; Who We Are
Q: What do you think about Companion Pass season?
It's a great deal for people who travel frequently with Southwest, but not everyone loves the flight experience.

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This series explores the intricate world of travel rewards, focusing on how to maximize points and miles for various travel experiences. Episodes cover a range of topics, from specific airline programs and credit card strategies to personal travel anecdotes that provide practical insights for listeners. A community-centric approach is evident, as hosts often share tips learned from their interactions with members of a large online group dedicated to travel hacking.

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Recent guests on Award Travel 101 include:

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2. Ian Carroll
3. Emmanuel Crouvisier
4. Joe Petrovic
5. Brandyn Osborne
6. Erin Kilpatrick
7. Gunnar Olson

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