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Southwest Makes It Easier To Earn A Companion Pass Sep 13, 2023

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Richard and Ed are both dealing with some travel fails as the summer winds down. Thunderstorms are part of the issue but the lack of ability for some airlines to recover makes matters much worse.

Southwest has made it much easier to earn the Companion Pass, arguably the best benefit of an airline loyalty program. Richard and Ed discuss this is detail and Richard contemplates a change in strategy.

Lastly, Ed gets a chance to visit the Capital One Lounge shortly after it opened. He had a mixed experience.

This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription.

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Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites.
Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling.
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If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below:

We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

I appreciate your support!

Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show!

Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Sneak Preview: Cap One Lounge At Dulles With Gary Leff Sep 06, 2023

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Gary Leff joins us this week to talk about the new Capital One Lounge opening at Washington Dulles International Airport. Richard and Ed have plenty of questions for Gary, he has the full scoop.

After that, Richard has all sorts of probing questions for Gary.

This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription.

Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN:

Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites.
Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling.
Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices!

If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below:

We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

I appreciate your support!

Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show!

Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Faroe Islands Recap And Hyatt Vacation Club Bonus Points Aug 30, 2023

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Ed is back from the Faroe Islands. After visiting 5 countries in one day he ended up with 2 incredible days in the Faroe Islands. He and Richard are recapping the entire trip.

Hyatt is rebranding their timeshare properties to Hyatt Vacation Club and celebrating it with a 3X earning promotion on bookings now through the end of November.

Lastly, an airline has added an "adults-only" section on certain planes. Will this work?

If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below:

We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

I appreciate your support!

Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show!

Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Cosmo Vegas, New AA International Routes, Hyatt Improves Tech Aug 23, 2023

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Ed checks into the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas and gets treated like a king. Big upgrade as a result of his Marriott status!

Richard and Ed talk about American Airlines' new international route announcements. Does this mean more opportunites to use your miles?

Hyatt has rolled out new ways to combine free nights with award reservations. Ed and Richard are breaking down the changes and how they can help you on your next award booking.

This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription.

Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN:

Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites.
Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling.
Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices!

Richard and Ed are also breaking down a listener follow-up question about Marriott versus Hyatt and how credit cards affect the award pricing for both chains. And, they also discuss a scary story about a United flight that almost ended up in the ocean.

If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below:

We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

I appreciate your support!

Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show!

Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Ed's Trip To Lego House In Denmark, Marriott vs Hyatt And A Scary United Flight Aug 16, 2023

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Ed is back from Billund, Denmark and has the details on Lego House. TLDR: it's not just for kids!

This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN. Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN. Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription.

Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN:

Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites.
Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling.
Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices!

If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below:

We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

I appreciate your support!

Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show!

Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Ed's Travel Goes Sideways And Interesting Marriott Credit Card Offers Aug 09, 2023

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It was 36 hours of ups and downs.....well, pretty much downs for Ed on United this week.

Richard and Ed discuss some interesting Marriott offers that expire today.

If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below:

We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

I appreciate your support!

Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show!

Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Planning A Nova Scotia Vacation And Comparing Trans-Atlantic Business Class Aug 02, 2023

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We start out catching up on Richard's quick trip to London which involved the old A330 business class product on Virgin Atlantic and Richard's first time experiencing Polaris Class on United. Is Richard committed to United Airlines now?

Many of you wrote into the show asking for more details on Ed's recent trip to Nova Scotia, so we're digging into that as well. Check out this post from a few years ago about Peggy's Cove.

Bilt had another incredible Rent Day promo, proving that their elite status is something you really want to consider.

If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below:

We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

I appreciate your support!

Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show!

Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Marriott Gets Married To Vegas Jul 26, 2023

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We start the show digging in to a listener review about how Ed and Richard feel about Marriott's loyalty program.

The big news of the week is Marriott swooping in to take over Hyatt's relationship with MGM Resorts. Ed and Richard are sharing their thoughts on what we know so far.

If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below:

We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

I appreciate your support!

Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show!

Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Hyatt Loses MGM, A Brief Nova Scotia Recap And Is Clear Dying? Jul 19, 2023

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Hyatt and MGM are breaking up. The TSA has made announcements that may spell the end of Clear in its current format. Ed is recapping his family vacation and Richard is recapping his latest Dream hotel stay.

If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below:

We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

I appreciate your support!

Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show!

Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Best Marriott Award Redemption Ever? More 100K Credit Card Offers Jul 12, 2023

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Is this the best Marriott award redemption we've ever seen? Ed and Richard are discussing a deal for an all-inclusive safari that you can redeem Marriott points for.

Chase has a new Aeroplan offer that's an interesting way to earn 100K Aeroplan points. At the same time there are also offers for certain Chase Ink cards for 100K Ultimate Rewards points. We're discussing all of that this week.

If you're looking for a way to support the show, we've launched a new Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below:

We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

I appreciate your support!

Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show!

Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.