Episode Description: Welcome to "Landings and Layovers," the podcast for affordable travel adventures. I'm your host, Matt, and with me today, as always, is Marty. We have a special guest, Jody Nichols, who will share his invaluable insights on traveling with kids. From managing long-haul flights with a four-year-old to preparing for a new addition on the way, Jody's experiences and tips are sure to make your family travel smoother and more enjoyable.

Episode Highlights:

Marty’s Travel Adventure:

• Marty shares a recent adventure involving a bus detour that led to a delayed podcast recording but made for an interesting story.

Deal of the Week:

• Check out an incredible roundtrip fare from Kuwait to New York City in first class for just $1,150. Normally costing around $10,000, this deal includes luxurious experiences with Qatar Airways and American Airlines.

Interview with Jody Nichols:

• Background: Jody talks about his journey from Alabama to Atlanta, then Sydney, and now Singapore. He also discusses his work as a data streaming software sales specialist and his love for travel hacking.

• Traveling with Kids: Jody shares practical advice on managing family travel, including tips for traveling with young children and maximizing travel points.

• Unique Travel Experiences: Hear about Jody’s family trips to Bali, the Maldives, and Japan.

• Travel Hacks: Learn about using local thrift stores for travel clothing, the benefits of flying coach with kids, and useful travel tech tools like portable Wi-Fi routers and noise machines.

• Kids’ Entertainment: Recommendations for keeping kids entertained on flights, including favorite shows and apps.

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Producer Credits:

• Produced by Briefly Distracted Media. Join us next week for more exciting travel deals and insights. Safe travels!

Sponsor Information:

This episode is brought to you by Notiflyr.com. Sign up and select your favorite airports to receive the best airfare deals right when they happen. Use promo code PODCAST for 20% off your annual premium membership.