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Award Travel 101

Award Travel 101 Team
Award Travel
Travel Rewards
American Airlines
Hyatt
Virgin Atlantic
Marriott
Point Redemptions
Flying Blue
Chicago Seminars
Thrifty Traveler
Thrifty Traveler Premium
Japan
Airport Lounges
Hilton
Chase
Airlines
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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Episode 167 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, hosted by Angie Sparks and Cameron Laufer, covers recent travel news, credit card updates, and a deep dive into cash back credit cards. They begin with a member question about CLEAR and note that while som... more

Episode 166 of the Award Travel 101 podcast introduces new team member Laura Kofoid, who joins host Angie Sparks for a casual conversation about her background and entry into the points-and-miles hobby. Laura shares how she discovered travel rewards ... more

Episode 165 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, hosted by Angie Sparks and Cameron Laufer, opens with a discussion about booking a safari using points. While some luxury lodge options like the JW Masai Mara and Marriott properties near Kruger were menti... more

Episode 164 of the Award Travel 101 podcast features host Mike Zaccheo with guests Tim Kozikowski and Mary Willet, a New Jersey–based couple who are both deeply involved in the points-and-miles hobby. The episode begins with a community question abou... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Kofoid
Newest member of the team on Award Travel 101
Award Travel 101
Episode: Meet the Mods- Laura Kofoid
Tim Kozikowski
Award Travel 101 community member, part of a two-person P1 pairing
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Episode: Unique P1/P1 Relationships
Mary Willet
Award Travel 101 community member, co-decision maker in P1P1 strategy
Award Travel 101
Episode: Unique P1/P1 Relationships
Claudia Corral
ExpertFlyer team member
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Episode: Expert Flyer Tool- Deep Dive
Adrian Pagan
ExpertFlyer team member
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Episode: Expert Flyer Tool- Deep Dive
Steve Harms
Award travel enthusiast and speaker on travel strategies
Episode: Destination: Kauai
Tim Qin
Founder of the award search tool, Roame Travel
Roame Travel
Episode: How Roame Travel Can Help Finding Flights
Jake Futerfas
Special guest who recently spoke at Chicago seminars about Aeroplan
Episode: Oh Air Canada!
James He
A passionate traveler and moderator for travel communities centered around award travel.
Episode: JetBlue 25 for 25

Hosts

Cameron Laufer
Host of Award Travel 101 Podcast; moderator in several episodes.
Mike Zaccheo
Co-host of Award Travel 101 Podcast; frequent guest on strategy and card discussion.
Angie Sparks
Host and frequent guest; leads conversations and coordinates community-driven episodes.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 196 ratings
  • Audio issues

    Really abysmal audio quality from Angie in particular. I’ve had to actually turn it off while listening/driving for 2 episodes in a row because listening to choppy audio from Angie is so distracting while I’m driving. Unsure if it’s hardware or software, but it seems to be isolated and I’m really surprised the editors aren’t insisting on new equipment. I generally love the content, but I may have to stop listening entirely!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LGmed
    United States2 months ago
  • Love to listen every Friday!

    Very personable and knowledgeable info to help figure out points and miles towards travel!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K Scorekeeper
    United States5 months ago
  • Love this Podcast

    Award Travel 101 podcast has a little bit of everything for everyone hence the name. I love the podcast for this reason. I look forward to when it drops every Friday. I also like when they have different guests to share their own experiences; not everything applies, but it’s always good to know a little more - just in case I need it down the road. Mike and Angie are great, I think their energies complement each other

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TH FL
    United States5 months ago
  • Good info but needs more pep

    The show has good information but the host Mike should use some caffeine or something. When Angie is not on it sounds like he’s falling asleep listening to the other host. The most recent Delta episode being case in point.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ATLLK
    United States5 months ago
  • 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.

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    Mamaporgie
    United States6 months ago

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Energy and pacing get mixed reviews; some episodes feel over-scripted to fans.
A few listeners wish for less advertising and more diverse guests.
Listeners appreciate the real-world strategy and community anecdotes, though some want more prep and variety.
Helpful for beginners and seasoned travelers alike, with practical tips on earning and redeeming points.
Strong resource for loyalists; many praise the depth on loyalty programs and tools.

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Talking Points

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How Roame Travel Can Help Finding Flights
Q: What would you recommend that I set up for alerts for a trip to Australia and New Zealand in 2027?
Set alerts for flights from West Coast to Auckland via Alaska for Air New Zealand and keep an eye out for Qantas releasing business and first class via American Airlines.
How Roame Travel Can Help Finding Flights
Q: What do you think of as being the sweet spot for searching and finding space?
The most consistent guaranteed will be 360 days out because that's guaranteed to be open. But for a sweet spot, it's going to be two weeks out, where a lot of award availability gets released.
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.

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What is Award Travel 101 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show serves as a practical guide for maximizing points, miles, and hotel programs to travel more efficiently on any budget. Episodes often center on transfer partners, airline and hotel promos, and real-world strategy—ranging from major program devaluations (like award-chart shifts) to family trips and cruise experiences. Regular hosts share tips on earning, redeeming, and stacking rewards, with deep dives into tools, cards, and loyalty programs that help listeners plan affordable, well-structured trips. A standout aspect is the community-driven angle, including member stories, live tips, and frequent updates on industry changes, making it a go-to resource for both newcomers and seasoned points-and-m miles travelers.

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1. MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!
2. Let's Get To The Points
3. Frequent Miler on the Air
4. Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!
5. Geobreeze Travel

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Recent guests on Award Travel 101 include:

1. Laura Kofoid
2. Tim Kozikowski
3. Mary Willet
4. Claudia Corral
5. Adrian Pagan
6. Steve Harms
7. Tim Qin
8. Jake Futerfas

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