Episode Description:

As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel

This week a few interesting topics made the news including a new trend that is sweeping social media. People are foregoing entertainment and just about everything on long flights. Does this make the flight experience better or does it just sound like hell?

In other news Chase was making noise with a rumor about a possible Amex Centurion competitor the bank will launch. We also saw new spending offers for Chase cardholders and a glitch affecting recent applicants and their welcome offers. Other topics discussed include: sledding down sand dunes, Etihad's interesting new redemption, more about 5X rotating cards and how Amex changed the terms of a popular offer.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Sand sledding adventures
• 0:50 Stunning new Delta One lounge in New York
• 2:14 Do these new premium lounges offer the expected experience?
• 4:03 Chase is having IT issues with welcome offers
• 5:43 Raw dogging on flights - A new strategy?
• 7:41 Does it make sense to be a little more disconnected & mindful in the air?
• 8:39 Amex has changed the terms of a popular recurring offer
• 10:58 The world’s dumbest airline redemption
• 12:50 Chase 3rd quarter spending offers - 5-7X!
• 13:47 3rd quarter bonus categories for 5X rotating cards
• 15:37 Are the 5X rotating cards an important earning strategy
• 16:35 Rumor - Chase launching Amex Centurion competitor?
• 17:59 Do ultra premium cards have value for normal people

About the Show:

We love to travel and love to laugh! 20 Minute Travel is designed to get you all of the info you need to supercharge your travel by utilizing credit cards, travel rewards and other tricks to pay pennies on the dollar.

Shawn Coomer is the founder of Miles to Memories and has traveled all over the world with his family utilizing miles & points. He has been writing and podcasting about miles, points and travel since 2013 and has earned and spent millions of points & miles across dozens of programs.

Mark Ostermann is the former Managing Editor of Miles to Memories and is the Managing Editor at Travel on Points. He has been writing about his travel experiences since 2017 and loves to dive into the weeds so you don't have to. He also enjoys a good beer and a laugh or fifty.

Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. If you like this show check it out!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at 20minutetravel@gmail.com.

Episode Description:

As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel

This week the first half of the year draws down which means it is time to redeem all of your expiring credits! On this episode we dive a bit into the Dell ecosystem, how to maximize offers, get huge cashback and take advantage of Amex Business Platinum credits. But what should you buy?

In other news Shawn recaps part of his recent trip including a haunted hotel experience in Taiwan and visiting Disney's newest expansion in Tokyo which is the most expensive ever. Other topics discussed include: allergies on a plane, our favorite Amex redemption partners, when airlines release award space and how "The Beach" inspired both of us to travel.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Inspired by “The Beach” and overtourism
• 1:34 What to buy with those elusive Dell credits
• 3:12 Tips for stacking offers & deals to save more with Dell
• 4:17 Wyndham’s Ultimate Hotel Pass - A good deal?
• 5:54 Diving into Amex Membership Rewards transfer partners
• 6:41 Why we don’t love to transfer Amex points to domestic partners
• 7:36 Waiting for transfer bonuses & do not transfer speculatively
• 9:27 Should you cash out Amex Membership Rewards?
• 10:25 Nuts on a plane - A near death experience on Emirates
• 12:46 Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs - Most expensive theme park expansion ever
• 14:53 Shawn’s haunted hotel experience in Taipei
• 17:04 When do airlines release award space & why you want to stay on top of it
• 19:24 The worst “crime” on an airplane
• 20:39 Flying with a spouse/family - Do you split up?

About the Show:

We love to travel and love to laugh! 20 Minute Travel is designed to get you all of the info you need to supercharge your travel by utilizing credit cards, travel rewards and other tricks to pay pennies on the dollar.

Shawn Coomer is the founder of Miles to Memories and has traveled all over the world with his family utilizing miles & points. He has been writing and podcasting about miles, points and travel since 2013 and has earned and spent millions of points & miles across dozens of programs.

Mark Ostermann is the former Managing Editor of Miles to Memories and is the Managing Editor at Travel on Points. He has been writing about his travel experiences since 2017 and loves to dive into the weeds so you don't have to. He also enjoys a good beer and a laugh or fifty.

Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. If you like this show check it out!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at 20minutetravel@gmail.com.

Episode Description:

As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel

This week the Wall Street Journal released an eye opening article about Wells Fargo and their relationship with Bilt. The Bilt Mastercard has become popular with certain groups of people, but it is seemingly costing Wells Fargo millions. Is this a good or a bad thing?

In other news you may soon see a popup when applying for a Chase card and this might not be a bad thing. We also discuss more about Shawn's trip to Japan, why Tokyo is amazing for family travel, how airport lounges are simply overrated, a viral Simpsons like video from Six Flags and why dumb cruise hacking could get you banned.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Cruise passenger banned for “bottle water hack”
• 1:28 A new deal for getting Clear better than free
• 3:40 Are airport lounges overrated?
• 5:35 How some people plan their travels around the airport lounge experience
• 6:46 Chase’s new popup is actually good news?
• 9:21 Hyatt Centric Tokyo - Expensive but best Centric anywhere?
• 10:49 Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay - A budget alternative outside Tokyo
• 11:53 Why Japan might be the best family travel destination for Americans
• 14:00 Bilt/Wells Fargo drama - Is this partnership in trouble?
• 15:50 How Wells Fargo is changing their overall credit card strategy
• 17:35 Chase Freedom 3Q Categories and where to maximize them
• 19:04 Six Flags Simpsons Monorail parody - Brilliant social media?

About the Show:

We love to travel and love to laugh! 20 Minute Travel is designed to get you all of the info you need to supercharge your travel by utilizing credit cards, travel rewards and other tricks to pay pennies on the dollar.

Shawn Coomer is the founder of Miles to Memories and has traveled all over the world with his family utilizing miles & points. He has been writing and podcasting about miles, points and travel since 2013 and has earned and spent millions of points & miles across dozens of programs.

Mark Ostermann is the former Managing Editor of Miles to Memories and is the Managing Editor at Travel on Points. He has been writing about his travel experiences since 2017 and loves to dive into the weeds so you don't have to. He also enjoys a good beer and a laugh or fifty.

Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. If you like this show check it out!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at 20minutetravel@gmail.com.