Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel 10xTravel

You asked, we listened! After our first listener mailbag episode was unfortunately sacrificed to the podcast gods, we’re back to do it right.
Listen in as the team answers the 10xTravel Facebook Group’s top questions about points and miles, hotels, tips for traveling with a family, the true value of cashback cards, and so much more!
In This Episode: 

Traveling with a family on points and miles
Saving on airline/airport taxes and fees
What’s going on with one of the top business cards?
Tips and tricks for better positioning flights
Busting one of the biggest flight booking myths

Resources & Links:

10xTravel Boarding School for Children of Points-Obsessed Parents
Find a 10xTravel Meetup Near You!

10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course
10xTravel Best Credit Cards
10xTravel Award Booking Service
10xTravel Credit Card Consultation
My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles
10xTravel Plus Membership
10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program

10xTravel Facebook Group
10xTravel Instagram
10xTravel TikTok
The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

In this episode, you’ll hear how a college student used points and miles to take an incredible trip around the world in business class. 
Proving that you don’t need years of experience to take legendary trips on points and miles, 10xTravel reader Serena joins us to discuss the Round the World trip she booked for her very first redemption. 
Explaining everything from what cards she used for her trip to which airline had the best food, Serena tells Bryce and Emily how she planned her Round the World trip in business class and how others can do the same, even if they’re just getting started.
In This Episode: 

How Serena’s first redemption took her to Thailand, Spain, Turkey, and beyond
The importance of Saver Awards in booking her trip
The biggest obstacles she faced while planning her Round the World trip
The advice she’d give to those just getting started in points and miles
Other notable redemptions she’s made since her trip

Resources & Links:
Read about Serena’s Round the World Trip
ANA Mileage Club: Everything You Need to Know
10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course
10xTravel Best Credit Cards
10xTravel Award Booking Service
10xTravel Credit Card Consultation
My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles
10xTravel Plus Membership
10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program
10xTravel Facebook Group
10xTravel Instagram
10xTravel TikTok
 
The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.

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In today’s episode, the 10x team tells you everything you need to know about these valuable points before breaking down how they’d each use them to book their own next-level trip. Armed with 135,000 hypothetical Chase Ultimate Rewards points, Bryce, Emily, Matt, and Travis each pitch their best trip and leave it up to you to decide who got the best value. And who knows? Listen now, find out how to cast your vote, and you might even win something yourself… 
In This Episode:  

Booking epic ski trips, European escapes, and Caribbean getaways with Chase Ultimate Rewards points 
The true value of Chase Ultimate Rewards points 
When (if ever) is it ok to use the travel portal to book your trip? 
The best Chase transfer partners to use 
An easy way for you to win some 10xTravel swag of your own 

Resources & Links: 
Chase Ultimate Rewards: Everything You Need to Know 
Which Chase Ink is Right For Your Small Business
10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course 
10xTravel Best Credit Cards 
10xTravel Award Booking Service 
10xTravel Credit Card Consultation  

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It’s that time of year again! For most of us, spring means cleaning out our houses, cars, and… wallets?
In this special episode, Travis gives us a peek into his My10x wallet and walks us through his process for “spring cleaning” his points and miles. We also discuss the things you should evaluate when cleaning up your own points stash, such as annual fees, unused perks and benefits, airline elite status, and more.
Listen now and learn how to use My10x to keep your points and miles strategy on track.
In This Episode: 

How to use My10x to track your points and miles in one place
How much is too much to pay in annual fees?
When does it make sense to chase airline or hotel elite status?
Evaluating the actual value of your cards’ perks and benefits
Does it make sense to open cards for specific trips or redemptions?

Resources & Links:
10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course
10xTravel Best Credit Cards
10xTravel Award Booking Service
10xTravel Credit Card Consultation
My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles
10xTravel Plus Membership
10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program
Rakuten Cash Back
TopCashback
10xTravel Facebook Group
10xTravel Instagram
10xTravel TikTok
 
The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.
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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the StarAlliance United MileagePlus program. We have a bunch of tips and tricks that will help anyone become an expert flyer. We’re going to show you how to get the most out of your United miles, and introduce you to the great Excursionist Perk. We’ll discuss United’s co-branded credit cards and consider the benefits of having elite status. We’ll even share some funny stories about first-time experiences in business class. So, whether you’re dreaming of visiting Sydney or trying to earn that Global Services status, this episode is full of useful tips for savvy travelers. 
In This Episode: 

Would you consider yourself a lemon or a lime?
Star Alliance partners
The United MileagePlus excursionist perk
Benefits of United Mileage plus
Award seat booking flexibility
Flying to Hawaii
Airport lounge pass limitations
Comparing United Business Card benefits
United Miles Award redemption favorites
Benefits of United Status

Resources & Links:
United Excursionist Perk
Underrated United Card Strategy
Everything You Need to Know about United MileagePlus
10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course
10xTravel Best Credit Cards
10xTravel Award Booking Service
10xTravel Credit Card Consultation
My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles
10xTravel Plus Membership
10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program
10xTravel Facebook Group
10xTravel Instagram
10xTravel TikTok
 
The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.
 

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Hey, we all start somewhere. Whether you’re new to this game or you’re a seasoned points veteran, there will always be a couple of lessons you wish you learned sooner.
That’s why this week’s episode is all about the things we wish we knew when we got into points and miles. Some are straightforward, like learning how to trust your instincts when choosing your next card. But other wisdom in this episode can only be gained from experience, like appropriately handling that uncle who “forgot” to use your referral link.  
So tune in, learn from our mistakes, and then come share your own lessons in our Facebook group!
In This Episode: 

How sustainable is this hobby in the long term?
The lessons that truly humbled us early on
How to spot the difference between a great offer and clever advertising
Tackling the points and miles conversation with family members
How this hobby has impacted Emily’s RSVP’s to destination weddings

Resources & Links:
10xTravel Free Points and Miles Course
10xTravel Best Credit Cards
10xTravel Award Booking Service
10xTravel Credit Card Consultation
My10x: Manage Your Points and Miles
10xTravel Plus Membership
10xTravel Facebook Group
10xTravel Luxury Hotel Program
10xTravel Instagram
Destination Dupes: Our “controversial” Instagram Reel
10xTravel TikTok
 
The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: To help you travel more while spending less. Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles.
 
Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.