Episode Description:

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This week the huge news revolved around Crowdstrike and the insane effect the software had on airlines around the world. Thousands of canceled flights left travelers stranded, but some airlines survived the ordeal better than others thanks to vintage technology. Which airlines are still suffering?

In other news JetBlue is getting ready to make some big changes by adding Mini Mint first class to all of their planes. This will be good for some but will come at the cost of legroom for most customers. We also discuss the new Capital One Venture 75K offer, a really cool Tequila Train in Mexico, TSA breaking records, new Citi transfer bonuses and how to check for your targeted United offer.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Southwest’s old technology saves the day!
• 1:00 Crowdstrike outage causes huge issues for travelers
• 2:30 How miles & points can save you from a meltdown
• 4:18 TSA sets huge records in 2024 - 10 busiest days ever
• 5:52 JetBlue’s HUGE changes - “First class” coming at a huge cost
• 7:41 The maturation of Jetblue & Southwest
• 9:09 Capital One Venture 75K welcome offer
• 10:05 How we use our Capital One Miles
• 11:41 Chase matching 120K Ink offer
• 13:09 New FlyingBlue and Wyndham transfer bonuses
• 14:44 Hyatt Suite Upgrade overcharging
• 17:03 United’s new Mile Play promos - Great targeted deals
• 18:44 Jose Cuervo Express - Very cool train ride in Mexico

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.

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