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Takeoff is a podcast that will teach you how to save money and travel better. Join Travis and Lovan from 10xTravel as they teach you the fundamentals of points & miles and dive into the latest strategies, deals, and news in the industry. If you want to travel more (and better) without spending more money, this show is for you.
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- Today32 min
Flying Blue Changes + How to Book Air France Awards with JAL
Flying Blue just changed its award pricing, and there's a lot to unpack. In this episode of Takeoff, Travis and Lovan break down what changed with Flying Blue award tickets, what the new fare types include, and what it all means if you're planning to use Flying Blue miles for Air France or KLM flights. ✈️ Try 10xTravel+ free for one month: Use promo code PODCAST In the episode, Lovan and Travis share what partner booking looks like, and walk through a workaround that could help you book Air France flights for significantly fewer miles and much lower taxes and fees by using Japan Airlines Mileage Bank miles instead. The episode covers:• The 2026 changes to Flying Blue award tickets• The difference between Light, Standard, and Flex awards• What's included at each level• How to effectively book with Flying Blue partners Instructions for How to Book Your Air France Flight With Japan Airlines (JAL) Over the Phone: Have passport info ready for every traveler before you call. Expect 30+ minutes and multiple ID checks. Call 800-525-3663 (JAL US reservations, 7am to 6pm CT). Choose English, then press 5 for award bookings. Enter your JAL Mileage Bank number and 6-digit phone PIN (not your website password). Forgot it? Press 3#. Ask the agent: "Can you check Air France business class award space using JAL miles?" Give them your exact route, dates, and flight numbers if you have them from JAL's site. Confirm availability before transferring any points. Once confirmed, stay on the line during the transfer so the agent can verify it landed. If they try to charge a phone booking fee, push back. Website errors aren't on you, and agents usually waive it. Resources mentioned in the episode:• seats.aero Stay Connected:Join our Community: 10xTravel InsidersFollow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblogWatch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. 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. Chapters - Flying Blue Awards Changing - Episode Introduction: Flying Blue Changes - Past Flying Blue Bookings - Light, Standard, Flex Explained - Why It Feels Worse - What Still Stays Same - Why We Loved Flying Blue - The JAL Workaround - Partner Awards Explained - Search Dates Free Method - Using Seats.Aero Faster - Booking on JAL Site Phone Call - Wrap Up and Next Steps
- 2 weeks ago39 min
Points & Miles FAQs: 10 Questions Every Traveler Should Know
Takeoff is back! After a summer break, Travis Cormier is joined by Lovan Edwards as the recurring co-host for a new chapter of the podcast. And to kick things off, they’re tackling 10 of the most frequently asked questions in points and miles.~ What points should you earn for a specific destination?~ Which points currency should you focus on?~ Will opening more credit cards hurt your credit?~ And how do you know which card to apply for next?Travis and Lovan are answering these questions and more! Join My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place ✈️ Try 10xTravel+ free for one month: Use promo code PODCAST In the episode, they're getting into the realities of last-minute award travel, whether you should use points for flights or hotels, how transfer partners work, and what to know before relying on award search tools. Plus, they discuss how to keep track of your points, cards, annual fees, and benefits without turning your points and miles hobby into a second job.Whether you're brand new to points and miles or you've been earning rewards for years, this episode tackles some of the questions that come up again and again. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Lovan's First Episode Award Booking Service Free Course Transfer Partner Cheat Sheet Stay Connected:Join our Community: 10xTravel InsidersFollow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblogWatch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. 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. Chapters - Top Points Questions - Meet The New Co-Host - What Points Should I Earn? - Best Points Currency - Will This Hurt My Credit? - Picking Your Next Card - Can I Book In Two Months? - Hotels Or Flights - Transfer Partners Explained - Best Award Search Tools - Tracking Points And Accounts - To Keep Or Close Cards - Wrap Up And Next Steps
- 4 weeks ago21 min
10xTravel's Lovan Edwards on Making the Most of Points & Miles
We’re wrapping up the summer with the final episode from the archives, but this isn’t the end of the journey. On September 23, Takeoff: A Points & Miles Podcast by 10xTravel returns with something new, including a few exciting changes to the show!Join My10x: Manage your points and miles in one placeBefore we get there, we’re revisiting past conversations with 10xTravel's Lovan Edwards, a frequent traveler who has a unique perspective on making points and miles work as part of everyday life. In the episode, Lovan shares his thoughts on a range of topics, from booking unique travel (like an African safari) to why he never checks bags on his flights.Learn from this travel pro, and stay tuned for what's coming next here on Takeoff!Original Episodes From This Episode: Ep. 67 - 2025 Points & Miles Recap: Top Trends from the 10xTravel Community Ep. 66 - Essential Travel Gear We Never Fly Without (Featuring Lovan Edwards) Ep. 58 - How to Book an African Safari with Points & Miles featuring 10xTravel’s Lovan Edwards Stay Connected:Join our Community: 10xTravel InsidersFollow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblogWatch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. 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.
- Aug 26, 202614 min
Do You Actually Know How Many Points You Have?
Do you know how many points and miles you actually have? Not just in your favorite airline or hotel program, but across all of your cards, airlines, hotels, and bank accounts. And more importantly, do you know roughly what all those points are worth?In this episode, Travis digs into a problem that even experienced points and miles enthusiasts run into: having plenty of knowledge about the hobby, but not having a clear picture of what you already have. Drawing from four years of Takeoff conversations, the episode explores why spreadsheets become difficult to maintain, how keeping track of points can create unexpected mental load, and why not knowing your balances can affect everything from credit card decisions to booking trips.The conversation also gets into a less obvious problem: what happens when you have hundreds of thousands of points but hesitate to spend them because watching the balance drop feels like a loss.And eventually, the team reveals what they built to help you see your points balances, upcoming annual fees, card recommendations, and past redemptions in one place.Join My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member todayOriginal Episodes From This Episode: Ep. 41- 2024 in Review: Points Wins, Mistakes, and 2025 Goals Ep. 45 - Travel Smarter: How the My10x Redemption Tracker Transforms Points & Miles Management Ep. 50 - Points & Miles Unfiltered: Our Most Controversial Hot Takes Ep. 52 - Are Points and Miles Losing Value? Real Talk with the 10x Team Ep. 77 - The New 10xTravel+: Award Alerts, Tools & Community Stay Connected:Join our Community: 10xTravel InsidersFollow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblogWatch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. 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.
- Aug 12, 202621 min
Are Points & Miles Too Good to Be True? 4 Common Objections
Points and miles can look complicated from the outside. But for many beginners, the biggest obstacles aren't finding the right transfer partner or choosing the perfect credit card. It's actually the fears and uncertainty that come with getting started that hold people back. Join My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place In this episode, Travis and the team tackle four of the most common concerns listeners have about the points and miles hobby:• Is this really legitimate, or is it too good to be true?• Will opening credit cards hurt my credit score?• How am I supposed to make sense of all the information and tools?• Should I save your points for a huge trip, or use them along the way? The conversation explores credit score misconceptions, analysis paralysis, the importance of starting with the basics, and why your first few redemptions don't need to be perfect. And if you've been accumulating points but hesitate to redeem them, this episode offers a different way to think about the value of your rewards. Listen in and see which of these four common fears might be holding you back from getting more value from your points and miles. Original Episodes From This Episode: Ep. 31 - Unlock the Digital Nomad Life: Travel the World Using Points! (PLUS 8 Days in Portugal & Spain for Under 400k Points!) Ep. 34 - Secrets of a Professional Travel Planner: How a 10xTravel Award Booker Uses Points Ep. 47 - Maximizing Credit Card Points: The 3 Types You Need to Know Ep. 50 - Points & Miles Unfiltered: Our Most Controversial Hot Takes Ep. 55 - P2s Tell All: Life, Love & Loyalty Points with the 10xTravel Crew’s Partners Ep. 65 - Inside the 10xTravel Origin Story: Bryce’s Farewell Episode Stay Connected:Join our Community: 10xTravel InsidersFollow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblogWatch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. 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.
- Jul 29, 202627 min
What Can 100,000 Points REALLY Buy? (We Booked It All)
In this episode we cover: points and miles for beginners, how to use credit card points for travel, award travel explained, maximizing transfer bonuses, airline transfer partners, business class on points, economy award redemptions, repositioning flights, how to book flights with points, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, British Airways Avios, Iberia Avios off-peak, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France Flying Blue, Aeroplan, Aeromexico, Wyndham Rewards hotel points, Hilton points transfer, how far 100,000 points goes, business class to Italy on points, cheap flights to Europe with miles, Costa Rica on points, Spain on points, and points and miles trip planning. Join My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place https://10xtravel.com/my10x/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sn&utm_campaign=Episode_82&utm_content= From relaxing on Spain's southern coast to planning a couples getaway in Costa Rica and breaking down recent business class bookings to Italy, this conversation is packed with practical ideas you can apply to your own award travel planning. Whether you're new to points and miles or looking to get more value from your existing balances, you'll walk away from this episode with a better understanding of how experienced travelers approach award bookings. Original Episodes From This Episode: Ep. 76 - 100K Points Challenge: Plan Trips for Solo, Couples & Families https://10xtravel.com/podcast/100k-points-challenge/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sn&utm_campaign=Episode_82&utm_content= Ep. 72 - How to Fly Business Class to Italy Using Points and Miles https://10xtravel.com/podcast/fly-business-class-to-italy-with-points/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sn&utm_campaign=Episode_82&utm_content= Ep. 41 - 2024 in Review: Points Wins, Mistakes, and 2025 Goals https://10xtravel.com/podcast/points-and-miles-resolutions-2025/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sn&utm_campaign=Episode_82&utm_content= Ep. 70 - Last-Minute Family Travel with Points: Ryan’s Real-World Strategies https://10xtravel.com/podcast/last-minute-family-travel-with-points/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sn&utm_campaign=Episode_82&utm_content= Stay Connected: Join our Community: 10xTravel Insiders Follow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblog Watch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. 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.
- Jul 15, 202657 min
Points & Miles Strategies That Can Save You Thousands on Travel
Looking for smarter ways to earn and use travel rewards? In this episode, the 10xTravel team is sharing some of our favorite points and miles strategies to help you get more value from every point you earn.Join My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member todayFrom choosing the right credit card for your spending, to overlooked earning opportunities and advanced booking techniques, this episode is packed with practical strategies that can help you travel farther while spending less.If you're just getting started on your points and miles journey or you're looking to sharpen your award travel skills, this is a must-listen!Timestamps:00:00 Points and Miles Strategies00:47 Types of Credit Card Earning17:36 Shopping Portals & Dining Programs31:23 Travel Points Emergency Fund38:23 Repositioning Flights Explained47:10 10x+ New ToolsOriginal Episodes From This Episode: Ep. 47: Maximizing Credit Card Points: The 3 Types You Need to Know Ep. 61: How Dining & Shopping Portals Can Boost Your Travel Rewards Fast Ep. 68: Travel Emergencies: How Points & Miles Can Save the Day Ep. 74: Are Repositioning Flights Worth It? Risks, Rewards, and Real Stories Ep. 77: The New 10xTravel+: Award Alerts, Tools & Community Sign Up for Rakuten and Earn Membership Rewards or Cash Back from Shopping Stay Connected:Join our Community: 10xTravel InsidersFollow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblogWatch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. 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.
- Jul 1, 202641 min
The Best Places to Use Your Points & Miles
Where should you travel next with points and miles? In this compilation episode, we're bringing together some of the best destination recommendations from past 10xTravel episodes to help you plan your next award trip.Join My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member todayFrom luxury resorts in the Bahamas to affordable adventures in Indonesia and Thailand, African safaris in Kenya, wine country in Australia, island hopping in Greece, and classic favorites like Italy and Japan, the 10xTravel team is highlighting destinations that offer outstanding value and tons of fun for points travelers. Featured destinations include: Indonesia Thailand The Bahamas Belize Kenya Paros, Greece Adelaide, Australia Italy Japan And more... If you're deciding where to use your points next, this episode is full of ideas that can help you maximize every redemption. Timestamps:00:00 Destinations for Points Travel00:50 Great Value: Indonesia, The Bahamas, and Thailand04:54 Adelaide, Australia: Wine Country & More11:37 Booking Lovan's Kenyan Safari17:24 Belize: An Underrated Destination24:20 Visiting Paros, Greece on Points & Miles33:33 Italy vs. Japan for New & Experienced TravelersOriginal Episodes From This Episode: Ep 42: 2024 Best of Travel: Awards for Airlines, Loyalty Programs, and Hotels Ep 54: Destination Showdown: Italy vs. Japan for Points & Miles Travelers Ep 58: How to Book an African Safari with Points & Miles featuring 10xTravel’s Lovan Edwards Ep 59: Underrated Travel Destinations You Can Book With Points & Miles Ep 71: Warm Weather Destinations You Can Book With Points Stay Connected:Join our Community: 10xTravel InsidersFollow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblogWatch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. 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...
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