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Want to make more family travel memories without breaking the bank? Longtime travel journalist Lyn Mettler shares her top tips to help families quickly and easily travel for less using rewards points and inspires you with ideas of where to travel on your next vacation.
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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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The Next Trip is a weekly podcast with aviation insiders Doug and Drew, who together bring more than 40 years of industry experience as a professional pilot and a hub operations manager at a major airline. Join them, and their frequent guests, as they create a network for other AvGeeks and travel enthusiasts to obsess about all things aviation. Doug and Drew discuss today’s aviation news, share personal operational stories, regale listeners with trip reviews, and engage in friendly AvGeek ba ...
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We talk about the design of economic systems. This could be video game simulated economy or real business world like frequent flyer points system or blockchain based token economy. Want more in-depth content? 1) Support us on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/economicsdesign 2) (Textbook) The Economics and Math of Token Engineering and DeFi https://book.economicsdesign.com/ 3) Academy: https://academy.economicsdesign.com/ 4) Newsletter: https://economicsdesign.substack.com Connect with us and the ...
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Tales from the Departure Lounge

Andy Plant & Nick Cuthbert

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Tickets? Check. Passport? Check. Imodium? Check. Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey as Andy and Nick try to fly this plane. They'll be chatting to special guests about travel hacks, destinations of choice and the transformative power of working or studying overseas. Travel is back and there is always time to kill in an airport. You could spend it in a Burger King or you could listen to some inspirational tales from life's frequent flyers. Final call for this lo-fi, high-flying podcast ody ...
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The EPOP Travel Podcast is hosted by Travis Sherry, a serial entrepreneur & world traveler. Known as "Rick Steves for the new generation", this podcast will teach you everything you need to know to travel more & spend less. From interviews with some of the world's most famous travel names, like Chris Guillebeau, Bruce Poon Tip, AJ Jacobs & others to specific travel advice on how to use frequent flyer miles, score cheap hotels, pack like a pro, & travel on a budget, this show does it all.
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Brotherly Pod talks all things Philadelphia Flyers. Daniel Esche hosts a wide variety of guests to break down the news, rumors, and transactions of the greatest sports team on earth!
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A longhaul flight attendant and a freqent flyer get together to discuss every possible detail of airline life.Everything Aviation & A Little On The Side is a new series that will bring all of our travel observations out into the open - the pros, the cons and the down right ridiculous.My name’s Simon Bennett and my co-host for this series is a seasoned traveller herself having lived in London, Paris, Sydney and Melbourne. Not only that, Mayday Millie is an experienced senior international fli ...
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Get Outta Here!

The Associated Press

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The latest travel news, trends and trip ideas featuring host Warren Levinson, calling on the experience of Associated Press correspondents all over the world. Whether you’re an armchair traveler or a frequent flyer, “Get Outta Here!” provides you with a weekly conversation about travel that’s informative, inspiring and fun.
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Greg Brown: Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet

Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation”

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Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation” Ride along with renowned aviator, writer, and photographer Greg Brown in his light airplane, the "Flying Carpet," as he searches behind clouds for the real America, experiencing countless aerial adventures along the way. A former National Flight Instructor of the Year, Greg is author of five books, a former Barnes & Noble Arizona Author of the Month, and longtime aviation adventure columnist for AOPA Flight Training magazine. Some revi ...
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Everything you need to know about the business of travel today. Each episode covers new travel stories from Skift's editorial team. Listen to the latest developments at hotels, airlines, destinations, online booking sites, and more. Published Tuesday through Friday by 5am ET. For ongoing coverage, please visit Skift.com/news.
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Want to travel more? Want to also be able to travel in business or first class but without paying for tickets at full price? Welcome to the world of points and miles hunting with Rishi. Join Rishi every week to discover a deep dive into the world of collecting miles and points on various frequent flyer programmes in the UK. Whether you want to travel more frequently or in premium cabins, this is the podcast for you! Rishi will show you how this can be achieved through credit cards, reward sc ...
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We love relaxing to the interior sounds of planes in flight. When we are not traveling we play these to sleep, relax, or to just help our minds take flight and get away for metaphysical vacation. We source the best recordings and can often be found with our mics out and making new tracks as we rack up the frequent flyer points. Headphones on or off these tracks sound great either way. If you are looking for a particular plane, let us know and we will make sure to get it recorded. Buckle up, ...
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Our host Joseph is an Economist, Mathematician, Mortgage Broker, and the Founder of It's Simple Finance. Joseph Daoud is a multi-talented professional with a passion for finance, mathematics, and empowering individuals to achieve their financial goals. As an economist and mathematician, he offers unique insights into market trends and data-driven decision-making. Join us as we discuss finance, mortgages and home buying in Australia! Follow us on our pages; www.itssimple.com.au Instagram: @it ...
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Thanks to technology, we live in a world that becomes more interconnected every day, and as we grow closer, we not only see our similarities, but we also see the unique needs of people in every corner of the globe. So, the question begs to be asked, how can we use the very innovations that have brought us together to also serve the different needs of people around the world? In Money Travels, we’ll journey across the continents exploring the nuances of real-time payments from place to place ...
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This podcast covers all things bookkeeping, finance and small business. Each episode will leave you feeling more informed and more confident about running your business so that you can make better financial decisions and create the business of your dreams.
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Hi, I’m Ryan Reynolds. I am a travel enthusiast with an unlimited desire to relive my experience with others through sharing. I’m not a typical person living out the 9-5 life. https://www.skymilesdelta.com/ Delta Booking
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Just a podcast for those who love aviation, for those who are into Travel. For those who are Aviation geeks like a lot of us. Beginners don't worry, this is just the perfect place for you to learn about the amazing world of Aviation and Air Travel. Cover art photo provided by Emiel Molenaar on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@emielmolenaar
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Ryan Stanton, MD, the creator of Everyday Medicine for Physicians, reviews the emergency medicine literature to report findings to make your practice easier. Each short podcast highlights the essentials you need to know. Dr. Stanton is the medical director of emergency medicine at UK Good Samaritan Hospital, an EP at UK Chandler Medical Center, and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He is also the “Doc On-Call” for WTVQ TV, the president- ...
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Welcome to the May blockbuster season on Plot Spackle! Today the guys continue the Nicolas Cage tradition, and discuss National Treasure 2. On this episode, Eric ponders the bare minimum of plot. John travels fathoms under the Deppths. And Richard want's to know what's in the book. So kidnap a leading political figure, go down a spooky tunnel, and …
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Episode Notes The U.S. government is investigating whether airlines have devalued frequent flyer miles, which would make booking reward tickets more difficult for customers, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rohit Chopra said at a hearing his agency has found some evidence of airlines and credit card co…
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Episode Notes Marriott and Hilton are in fierce competition regarding the growth of their portfolios and loyalty programs. But Marriott is the clear winner in terms of fees earned from services for hotel owners, writes Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill in this week’s Early Check-In. Hotel groups charge owners fees for managing or franchising h…
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Drew got some good Cessna 172 training in with his first landing at an airport which wasn’t the one he took off from. Martin State Airport to Easton, MD was the route which was short but only 15 miles shy of a “cross country” training flight. Doug is home this week and has been dance dad (vs. soccer mom) . We discuss: Do customers like preordering …
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Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #325 Carolyn Kelleher (Executive Director) and Ashley Ellis (Producer) of the 2024 Austin Sketch Fest team talk with Valerie Lopez about Their favorite sketches of all time Their background as performers Breaking in sketches The 15th Annual Austin Sketch Fest featuring 150 performers from all over North Am…
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The Award Travel 101 Podcast is brought to you in part by Thrifty Traveler Premium. Get Thrifty Traveler Premium deal/award alerts sent straight to your inbox. Use promo code “AT10” for $10 off your first year. Recent finds include: Business Class to Japan/S.Korea for 50K miles Jetblue Mint to Rico for $796 R/T Singapore First Class Suites for 59K …
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Richard (Rick) Garner is a non-executive director on the board of Qantas Superannuation and an A330 pilot. He’s also, incredibly, an award-winning mortgage broker who worked in financial services and now runs his own firm, Crew Financial. In this crossover podcast with Australian Aviation’s sister podcast brand The Adviser, Rick discusses his love …
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Episode Notes Airlines have recently gotten a big boost from a segment many airlines thought would continue to struggle — business travel, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi. Delta Air Lines said corporate bookings were up 14% in the first quarter. Delta President Glen Hauenstein said 90% of the companies it surveyed said they plan to increa…
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Episode Notes This year’s Summer Olympics are boosting short-term rental bookings in Paris, writes Reporter Elizabeth Casolo. Short-term rental bookings in Paris between July 26 through August 11 are up 46% compared to the prior two weeks, according to data analytics firm AirDNA. Bookings in Paris’ suburbs for the Olympics are up 112%. However, Air…
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Episode Notes Google is going deeper into the AI-powered trip planning world. The tech giant is adding itinerary-building capabilities on Gemini Advanced, its paid generative AI chatbot, writes Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes. Google Vice President Sissie Hsiao said Gemini Advanced can create a personalized vacation plan using multiple sour…
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Episode Notes Travelers could have easy access to a robotic voice translator thanks to updates to ChatGPT. An OpenAI presentation explained how ChatGPT could serve as a human speech translator, the most significant travel-related feature in several updates unveiled on Monday, writes Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes. Dawes reports the upgrade…
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Doug is back from Paris after a triangle routing of SFO-EWR-CDG-SFO. He basically has no idea which time zone his body clock is in! He talks about the Olympic buzz already being felt around the city. We discuss: Paris airports prepare for the Summer Olympics. Dutch startup Elysian working on what could be the first electric airliner, the E9X Shots …
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2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #324 Sophie Buddle returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about Going on tour with Taylor Tomlinson How she's learned to increase views on her instagram feed The process of changing management The latest entries in our annual teen slang exchange Recorded April 2024 Follow …
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In this episode, we discuss the cards we're putting to work from our wallets. The Award Travel 101 Podcast is brought to you in part by Thrifty Traveler Premium. Get Thrifty Traveler Premium deal/award alerts sent straight to your inbox. Use promo code “AT10” for $10 off your first year. Recent finds include: Singapore First Class Suites for 59K Ro…
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Episode Notes Airbnb is ramping up its plans for international expansion. The short-term rental giant is looking to grow significantly beyond its five biggest markets, writes Executive Editor Dennis Schaal. CEO Brian Chesky said during its first-quarter earnings call that Airbnb is ready to step on the gas regarding international expansion. He cite…
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A week after Bonza’s fleet was abruptly seized in a move that sent shockwaves through the Australian aviation sector, the airline is still yet to get back in the air as its administrator fights to save it. With a big question mark over the future of its planes, and all eyes turning to its parent company 777 Partners, who is to blame for Bonza’s pre…
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In this episode, Joe and Michael get into how much you have to earn to buy a property in each Australian capital city in order not to feel financial stress. Additionally, they discuss which jobs allow you to do that easily. Spoilers, there aren't many. Interested to learn more? Join our FB community ‘Home Loan University’ where you can ask any home…
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Episode Notes The 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is shaping up to be a very corporate event. Several travel executives believe a lot of visitors for the tournament will be business travelers, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Lena Ross, chairwoman of the International Inbound Travel Associat…
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The price of the Families Fly Free membership is going back May 9 at midnight ET, 9pm PST after a discount of hundreds of dollars since early 2024! It's time to put traveling with your family back at the top of your to-do list! Learn more and join at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join. Monica Marino shares how implementing a simple system to use miles and po…
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Episode Notes Skift has unveiled its list of the U.S.’s highest-paid tourism marketing CEOs. Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta took the top spot, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Beteta collected more than $1.5 million in compensation during the 2022 fiscal year. Former San Francisco Travel Association CEO Joseph D’ Alessandro c…
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Drew is back from an airport ops summer planning session in Chicago and Doug visited Amsterdam (not just the airport) for the first time. Drew also had a visit from, Aaron, our favorite podcast critic. We discuss: Boeing 767 slide falls near house of lawyer suing Boeing for a plug door falling out. Turkish orders up to 235 planes from Airbus and Bo…
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2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #323 Olivia Flood-Wylie talks with Valerie Lopez about Escaping Los Angeles and discovering standup in Amsterdam Adopting a philosophy that if nothing matters, you should take advantage and try new things Her fondness for airports (and her love of being a touring stand…
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The Award Travel 101 Podcast is brought to you in part by Thrifty Traveler Premium. Get Thrifty Traveler Premium deal/award alerts sent straight to your inbox. Use promo code “AT10” for $10 off your first year. Recent finds include: OW Business Class to New Zealand for 50K RT to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for 40K RT Premium Economy to Europe for 56K Yo…
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Episode Notes Expedia Group has trimmed its 2024 outlook for growth due to its vacation rental brand Vrbo’s slower-than-expected recovery, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill. O’Neill reports Expedia Group’s first-quarter profit margins were mostly in line with last year. But the company acknowledged that the struggles of Vrbo and Hotels…
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Episode Notes Airbnb is looking to make waves with the launch of nearly a dozen experience-based homes the company is calling “Icons.” CEO Brian Chesky discussed the new product, as well as AI, loyalty programs and other subjects in a wide-ranging interview with Skift Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit. Chesky described Icons as a “gateway” into the exper…
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2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode # Martin Urbano talks with Valerie Lopez about His first time in Edinburgh The ups and downs of taping his Apology Comeback special during Moontower Comedy Festival Retiring his material (much to Valerie's chagrin) and planning for his future material His fanatical lov…
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The price of the Families Fly Free membership is going back May 9 at midnight ET, 9pm PST after a discount of hundreds of dollars since early 2024! It's time to put traveling with your family back at the top of your to-do list! Learn more and join at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join. Andrew and Kiana Joyner share their journey from travel rewards beginners…
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It was as sudden as it was brutal: grounded planes, stranded passengers, and chaos across the east coast as Bonza suspended its services without warning. With reports that its entire fleet had been repossessed in the dead of night, emergency talks about the ongoing viability of the business ended in Bonza entering voluntary administration – so what…
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Episode Notes The U.S. travel industry will likely see a full recovery in Chinese and Japanese tourism by 2026 — a year earlier than expected, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. The latest report from the U.S. National and Travel Tourism Office projects that international travel to the U.S. will fully recover in 2025. However, the of…
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Episode Notes One of China’s largest airlines, China Southern, is buying 100 domestically-built planes – the C919, produced by the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). The plane is considered an emerging competitor to Airbus’ A320 and the Boeing 737. And Airlines Editor Gordon Smith examines if other airlines will look to b…
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Welcome to another Year in the Cage episode, where Mr. Cage takes a special ride on Con Air. On this episode, Eric lectures on Die Hard movies. John discusses how to feed coyotes. And Richard appreciates some good Foley. So feel the wind in your hair. Put down the bunny, and listen to Plot Spackle! Music: TheFatRat - Epic https://lnk.to/ftrepic…
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Doug is back from Raleigh Durham after flight simulator training on the KC46 and Drew is getting better at landings on a Cessna 172. We discuss: Lara from Non Rev Lounge Podcast visits DC. Will Gen Z, the Toolbelt Generation, fill aviation's need for skilled technicians? Southwest cuts service and expects to lose 2,000 employees this year. American…
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The Award Travel 101 Podcast is brought to you in part by Thrifty Traveler Premium. Get Thrifty Traveler Premium deal/award alerts sent straight to your inbox. Recent finds include: Business Class to Paris for 40K Premium Economy to Taipei for $1,994 R/T Business class to Seoul on Korean (Rare find) for 75K You can find these at ThriftyTraveler.com…
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Episode Notes India’s largest airline IndiGo has taken a step in its quest to make a mark globally. IndiGo has ordered a large number of widebody aircraft that will enable it to operate more international flights, reports Contributor Ajay Awtaney. IndiGo announced the order of 30 A350-900 jets on Thursday. The company has also retained the purchase…
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