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.

Episode Description:
Welcome to "Landings and Layovers," WIth Hosts Matt Fleischmand and Marty Paz your ultimate guide to affordable travel adventures! In this episode, we're thrilled to have international logistics and political consultant Seth Levy with us. Seth will share his expert tips on staying organized while traveling extensively. Plus, we have an amazing Deal of the Week: an incredible roundtrip fare from JFK to Berlin for under $500!

Episode Highlights:

Introduction
Today’s special guest is Seth Levy, an international logistics and political consultant known for his extensive travels and expert organizational skills.

Seth and Marty will be speaking at the upcoming Chicago Seminars on Status Matching. You can save up to $20 on the largest and oldest miles and points seminars using promo code MartyPCS10Discount or SethLCS10Discount to save $10-$20 off admission.

Deal of the Week
Discover an unbeatable roundtrip fare from JFK to Berlin for just $360 on Delta Airlines! This deal is available for flights in September and October. While it’s a basic economy fare, adding a checked bag only brings the total to $510. Sign up at Notiflyr.com using promo code PODCAST to get 20% off your annual premium membership and never miss out on amazing deals like this.

Interview with Seth Levy
Seth shares his recent travel adventures, including trips to San Diego, New York City, Israel, and Japan. He also recounts fascinating travel stories, such as attending a royal dinner in Bahrain while promoting skateboarding programs internationally. Seth reveals his bucket list destinations, including Nepal’s Tenzing-Hillary Airport and Baku, Azerbaijan.

Travel Hacks
Learn Seth’s unique travel hacks, like using local thrift stores for travel clothing to avoid the hassle of checked bags and blend in with locals. These tips can make your travels smoother and more enjoyable.

Sponsor Spot
Our episode sponsor, Notiflyr.com, helps you find the best airfare deals quickly. Sign up with promo code PODCAST for 20% off your annual premium membership and get exclusive updates on travel deals.

Travel Tech Tools
Discover powerful tools to enhance your travel planning:

ITA Matrix: Find the best travel routes and deals with advanced search options.
Flight Connections: Visualize every commercial flight available to plan your perfect route.
Google Suite: Organize travel itineraries and share your experiences seamlessly.
Google Photos: Tag and search for notes on photos to remember your travel highlights.
Innovative Travel Tips
Seth shares his experience with Frontier Airlines' Go Wild program, a unique subscription service that allows for incredibly affordable domestic travel by booking multiple seats for extra space.

Organizational Tools
Explore how Seth uses Master Core, a TSA software originally designed for traveling musicians, to manage complex travel itineraries for groups. This tool is perfect for both professional and personal travel planning.

Closing Remarks
Follow Seth Levy on X at @LetsGoSkate for more travel tips and insights. Don’t forget to subscribe to "Landings and Layovers" on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Check the show notes for exclusive deals and updates, and sign up at Notiflyr.com with promo code PODCAST for 20% off your annual premium membership.

Call to Action:

Subscribe: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to "Landings and Layovers" on your favorite podcast platform.
Exclusive Deals: Sign up at Notiflyr.com with promo code PODCAST for 20% off your annual premium membership.
Follow Seth: Connect with Seth Levy on X at @LetsGoSkate and find more details in the show notes.
Producer Credits:
Produced by Briefly Distracted Media. Join us next week for more travel deals and insights. Safe travels!