Best Frequent Flier Podcasts (2025)

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Why Zaffra is betting big on sustainable aviation fuel production 42:02

6h ago42:02

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In this episode, we speak with Jan Toschka, CEO of Zaffra, a joint venture between Topsoe and Sasol. Toschka shares insights about scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and why he believes the aviation industry must take responsibility for its own decarbonisation rather than relying on other sectors. Toschka discusses: The unique posit…

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From Heathrow to No-Go, Delta Crashes, Southwest Slashes 36:28

14h ago36:28

36:28

Watch Us On YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard was within 24 hours of embarking on his family trip to London before he had a curve ball thrown at him. What should have been an episode about their trip to London turned quickly into how to unravel a complex fam…

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Why Cathay believes in a “greener together” approach to sustainability 54:50

7d ago54:50

54:50

In this episode, we speak with Grace Cheung, General Manager, Sustainability at Cathay, who shares insights about industry collaboration, and why she believes making aviation “greener together” requires participation from every stakeholder in the value chain. Cheung discusses: Her journey from marketing communications to sustainability and how her …

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Comparing United And American Onboard & Palazzo Vegas Review 49:17

8d ago49:17

49:17

Watch Us On YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard and Ed are recapping another crazy week in travel. Ed has had a handful of American Airlines flights this year to compare to his United experiences. He's outlining the positive and negative of both. Ed also visit…

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Why Mission Possible Partnership believes cross-sector collaboration can accelerate aviation’s path to net-zero 50:55

14d ago50:55

50:55

In this episode, we speak with Dick Benschop, Chair of the Board at Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), an alliance of climate leaders focused on supercharging efforts to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors. Benschop discusses: The challenge of decarbonising aviation amid rapid growth with focus on both efficiency and sustainable fuels. How blending …

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United And Marriott Price Hikes Lead To A Debate 52:58

14d ago52:58

52:58

Watch Us On YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard delivers a recap on a "slice of Americana". Ed talks about the 250K AAdvantage Loyalty Point level and how he previously missed the value there. Richard and Ed discuss recent United and Marriott award pricing hik…

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Why ClimateWorks Foundation believes strategic philanthropy is essential for the net zero transition 47:50

21d ago47:50

47:50

In this episode, we speak with Anna Stratton, Associate Director, Aviation at ClimateWorks Foundation, a global platform for philanthropy that has granted over $2 billion to climate solutions across 50 countries. Stratton shares insights into how philanthropic funding can drive aviation’s transition to net zero while ensuring emerging markets aren’…

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Frontier Bites Richard And United Flushes Ed From Global Services 25:27

22d ago25:27

25:27

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard and Ed are recording from EPCOT in the midst of a 40th birthday celebration and impromptu Slack meetup. Frontier bit Richard on his way to Disney World, canceling his flight. Is this a sad end to Frontier Tales? United Airlines seems…

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How Heathrow’s SAF incentive aims to tackle critical barriers to adoption 49:29

28d ago49:29

49:29

In this episode, we speak with Matthew Gorman, Director of Carbon Strategy and Sustainability at Heathrow Airport. With 16 years at the helm of Heathrow's sustainability initiatives, Gorman shares how one of the world’s busiest airports is tackling aviation’s climate impact while maintaining its crucial role in global connectivity. Gorman discusses…

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Selecting AAdvantage Milestone Rewards And The Best Credit Card 33:40

29d ago33:40

33:40

Watch Us On YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Ed asks for Richard's help (and the audience) on which AAdvantage Milestone Reward he should select. Richard and Ed are also answering a Slack member's question about which one credit card they would choose, if they coul…

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How Travalyst is transforming tourism through data-driven collaboration 50:45

1M ago50:45

50:45

In this episode, we speak with Sally Davey, CEO of Travalyst. Founded in 2019 by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, Travalyst is a not-for-profit coalition that brings together leading companies from the travel and technology sectors. Davey shares insights into Travalyst’s mission and its impact on making tourism more sustainable through collaborati…

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Extra Seat? Navigating Airline Customer Of Size Policies 47:57

1M ago47:57

47:57

Watch us on YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! In a Miles To Go first, Ed is throwing the challenge flag and asking Jeremiah for an instant replay review on comments Richard made in a previous episode. Who's right? Tune in to find out. Richard and Ed are also diving …

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How Climeworks is making Direct Air Capture a viable decarbonisation pathway 50:54

1M ago50:54

50:54

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Christoph Gebald, co-founder and co-CEO of Climeworks, one of the world’s leading direct air capture (DAC) companies. Gebald shares insights into Climeworks’ journey and vision for the future, and the crucial role of carbon removal in achieving sustainable aviation. He discusses: How their direct air capture techn…

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An Inside Look At How Points & Miles Transfers Work 41:50

1M ago41:50

41:50

Watch us on YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard and Ed are mapping out their 2025 elite status requirements. Ed wonders if he should consider a change in airline elite status now that he's earned lifetime status with United Airlines. Richard is also diving dee…

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Best of 2024: How aviation executives are charting the course to net zero 27:12

2M ago27:12

27:12

In this special holiday episode, we re-visit conversations with six aviation industry executives about their approaches to sustainability and decarbonisation. Scandinavian Airlines CEO Anko van der Werff shares how regional environmental consciousness shapes their strategy, combining SAF adoption with electric and hydrogen partnerships. Their first…

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Best And Worst Of Our 2024 Year In Travel 34:16

2M ago34:16

34:16

Watch us on YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard and Ed are looking back on 2024 to figure out what went right and what went wrong in their long year of travel. Join us as they laugh and cry about another year on the road. If you're looking for a way to support…

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Best of 2024: Decoding the future of sustainable aviation fuel 24:27

2M ago24:27

24:27

In this special holiday episode, we explore conversations with five industry leaders developing innovative sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production technologies. INERATEC CEO Tim Boeltken explains their modular e-fuel technology that converts green hydrogen and CO2 into carbon-neutral liquid fuels. They aim to transform 1 gigawatt of renewable en…

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Venetian Joins World Of Hyatt And Centurion Lounge Behaving Badly 36:41

2M ago36:41

36:41

Watch us on YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Big news for World of Hyatt fans. After losing the MGM collection of properties in Vegas and adding the Rio, Hyatt has two big upcoming additions. Both Venetian and Palazzo will be joining the World of Hyatt program. Mea…

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How engine innovation is powering aviation sustainability 56:08

2M ago56:08

56:08

In this episode, we speak with Valérie Guénon, Vice President of Product Environment Policies at Safran Aircraft Engines. She shares insights into how the company aims to tackle its environmental challenges through innovative engine design and sustainable fuel integration. Guénon discusses Safran’s comprehensive approach to aviation sustainability,…

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New UK Travel Rules, New Alaska Credit Card And Ed’s Latest Travel Deal Leads To A Mistake 36:21

2M ago36:21

36:21

Watch us on YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Ed is sharing some crazy United award pricing. It's another example of how you need to be on your toes if you want to find the best award deals. The UK has instituted a new policy that will require an electronic travel a…

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How business aviation can be the perfect testbed for sustainable aviation solutions 41:06

2M ago41:06

41:06

In this episode, we talk to Kennedy Ricci, President of 4AIR, who shares insights into how business aviation can accelerate sustainability initiatives that could benefit the entire industry. 4AIR helps private aviation stakeholders implement impactful sustainability programs, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and industry commitmen…

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Congress Says It's Horrible To Fly These Airlines. Are They Right? 36:17

2M ago36:17

36:17

Watch us on YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard got left behind by his hometown airline, but we're not leaving you behind on the latest travel news! Senators on Capitol Hill were grilling airline CEOs about fees that customers pay after purchasing an airline t…

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Why airports should become energy innovation hubs, not just transport hubs 45:46

3M ago45:46

45:46

In this episode, we speak with Christina Cassotis, CEO of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), who shares her ambitious vision for transforming the airport into a sustainable aviation hub. Cassotis discusses Pittsburgh’s unique position and innovative approach to aviation sustainability. She highlights several key initiatives: PIT has achieved a…

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Bilt Finances Explained, Intl Business Class Comparison, European Trip Report 44:31

3M ago44:31

44:31

Watch us on YouTube! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! We're fielding a listener question from Ben in the Slack community on whether he should choose British Airways or American Airlines for business class home. That leads to a larger discussion about the best and worst busi…

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Why Cambridge’s Aviation Impact Accelerator believes the path to net-zero must be defined by 2030 55:11

3M ago55:11

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In this episode, we talk to Professor Robert Miller, Director of the Whittle Laboratory at the University of Cambridge, who shares why 2030 targets are crucial for the aviation industry’s transition towards net zero. Miller is also the head of the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), a collaboration between the Whittle Laboratory and the Cambridge In…

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Black Friday Travel! Exclusive Miles To Go Deal! 43:42

3M ago43:42

43:42

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler is back with us this week, and he's got an exclusive deal only for Miles To Go listeners/viewers! Save 60% on a new Thrifty Traveler subscription using the code GO60. This is the best deal I can recall seein…

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How Direct Air Capture can complement aviation’s sustainability toolkit 52:50

3M ago52:50

52:50

In this episode, we talk to Anna Stukas, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at 1PointFive, who shares insights into how direct air capture (DAC) technology works and its crucial role in aviation’s journey to net zero. Stukas, who has been working in carbon capture since 2015, discusses her role in commercialising DAC technology and developing…

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Cookies And Con Artists: The Misadventures Of Ed And Kerr 39:34

3M ago39:34

39:34

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! This week we start with Richard drinking cookies. He and Ed are both exhausted with long days of travel. As they recap the week, Richard really wants to start by learning about how Ed got scammed. As we dig into the deta…

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The perils of ignoring contrails in aviation’s race to net-zero 48:58

3M ago48:58

48:58

In this episode, we talk to Dr Florian Allroggen, Executive Director, Aerospace Climate & Sustainability, and a Research Scientist in MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, who shares insights into the science of contrails and their impact on aviation’s climate footprint. Allroggen discusses his role, focusing on understanding aviation’s…

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Best New Place To Stay At Disney And Best Mileage Deal Of The Year? 40:48

3M ago40:48

40:48

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard and Ed got to join Summer Hull (Mommy Points) at the Evermore Resort in Orlando, FL. They came away very impressed. The visit had them wondering if this is now the best place to stay offsite at Disney World. The …

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Why Airbus wants to build an ecosystem for hydrogen-powered flight 54:53

4M ago54:53

54:53

In this episode, we talk to Karine Guenan, Vice President of ZEROe ecosystem at Airbus, who shares insights into Airbus’s ambitious plans to bring hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft to market by 2035 and the unprecedented ecosystem development required to make this vision a reality. Guenan discusses: The technical challenges of developing hydroge…

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Our Live AMA! Richard, Julian, Summer and Ed Answer Your Questions 53:47

4M ago53:47

53:47

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! BIG ask this week! We're conducting another fundraiser for an incredible organization, Give Kids The World. These are the "behind the scenes" folks who help Make-A-Wish vacations happen for critically ill children. Give …

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How data-driven decisions can speed up the transition to sustainable flying 41:42

4M ago41:42

41:42

In this episode, we talk to Yann Cabaret, CEO of SITA FOR AIRCRAFT, the aircraft business arm of SITA Group. Cabaret shares how SITA’s technology can help airlines meet their sustainability goals through better operational efficiency and compliance management. He also shares insights into SITA’s digital platforms and solutions aimed at reducing avi…

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Delta: Ed's Dilemma And Richard's Decision 42:29

4M ago42:29

42:29

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! BIG ask this week! We're conducting another fundraiser for an incredible organization, Give Kids The World. These are the "behind the scenes" folks who help Make-A-Wish vacations happen for critically ill children. Give …

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Why flight paths matter more than you think for climate change 47:26

4M ago47:26

47:26

In this episode, we talk to Sian Andrews, SESAR Environmental Lead at NATS, UK’s leading provider of air traffic control services. She shares insights into how air traffic management can significantly reduce aviation’s environmental impact through innovative solutions and research projects. Andrews discusses: NATS’ role in making aviation sustainab…

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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Changes Explained And New Bilt Transfer Partners 32:40

4M ago32:40

32:40

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Alaska Airlines has rolled out a number of changes to their loyalty program Mileage Plan. Do Richard and Ed think these are positive or negative changes? What's the best way to maximize your miles given these new changes…

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Why the world’s best-known explorer is backing hydrogen-powered flying 58:01

4M ago58:01

58:01

In this episode, we talk to Bertrand Piccard, renowned Swiss explorer, psychiatrist and clean technology pioneer. He shares insights into his ambitious Climate Impulse project that aims to set a historic precedent by flying a hydrogen aircraft around the world non-stop in 9 days. Piccard achieved global recognition for completing the first non-stop…

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The Best Airline And Hotel Loyalty Programs. The Freddie Awards Are Back! 39:16

4M ago39:16

39:16

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Gary Leff of View From The Wing joins us for an announcement that the Freddie Awards are back. Richard and I quiz Gary on who he thinks were the best loyalty programs last year and offer our own opinions. Finally, we fin…

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CATF wants us to re-think everything we know about sustainable aviation 57:15

4M ago57:15

57:15

In this episode, we talk to Lee Beck, Senior Director for Europe and the Middle East, and Thomas Walker, Transportation Technology Manager at Clean Air Task Force (CATF), who share insights into innovative solutions for decarbonising the aviation industry. Beck and Walker discuss CATF's role as a global climate organisation focused on overlooked so…

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Should You Use Your Miles For Holiday Travel? 36:51

4M ago36:51

36:51

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard and Ed are digging into a report that "friend of the show" Points Path and The Points Guy teamed up on to determine whether you should use your miles for holiday travel. Lots of great data here, some of which may…

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How SAS wants to pioneer sustainable aviation in Scandinavia 47:52

5M ago47:52

47:52

In this episode, we talk to Anko van der Werff, President & CEO of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), who shares insights into the airline’s ambitious sustainability initiatives and how they’re shaped by the unique environmental consciousness of Scandinavia. SAS, a longstanding Scandinavian carrier, faces distinct challenges and opportunities in its sust…

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New Southwest Assigned Seating Details And Massive Atlanta Changes 41:04

5M ago41:04

41:04

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We're starting this week's episode with some bad news about Southwest Airlines. Amid rumors and internal announcements that the airline would make some cuts, they announced pretty massive service cuts to service from Atl…

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How Nova Pangaea Technologies plans to turn agricultural and forestry waste into SAF 39:50

5M ago39:50

39:50

In this episode, we talk to Sarah Ellerby, CEO of Nova Pangaea Technologies (NPT), a UK-based cleantech company that has created a patented technology called the REFNOVA®, to enable SAF production from agricultural and forestry waste. Ellerby discusses: NPT’s REFNOVA® technology, which processes non-food derived feedstocks such as sugarcane bagasse…

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Medical Tourism And Breaking Down The Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines Merger 40:23

5M ago40:23

40:23

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard notches his first flight out of Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport, one of the truly unique airports in the world. The airport sits on an island next to downtown. It can be reached by a very short ferry boat ride or …

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How LYTE Aviation’s 40-seater eVTOLs could disrupt the status quo 48:31

5M ago48:31

48:31

In this episode, we talk to Freshta Farzam, founder and CEO of LYTE Aviation, who shares the company’s innovative approach to developing a 40-seater eVTOL aircraft for regional travel and cargo transport. Farzam discusses: The inspiration behind LYTE Aviation’s focus on larger capacity eVTOLs, challenging the industry trend of smaller air taxis. Th…

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How Much Does A Family Vacation To Japan Cost? 42:20

5M ago42:20

42:20

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard and Ed take a moment to reflect on 9/11. Then, they dive into the latest incident on an airfield, where an A350 sheared the tail off of a regional jet at Atlanta airport. After that, Ed is breaking down how much …

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Westin Bora Bora Opens And How To Handle A Strike At Your Hotel 42:14

5M ago42:14

42:14

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard and Ed are discussing the new Westin Bora Bora. Ed has trivia questions for Richard to guess in regards to how many points and how big the resort fee is. They're also answering questions from the Slack community,…

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How Estuaire’s data platform can help airlines and airports make better sustainability decisions 50:34

5M ago50:34

50:34

In this episode, we talk to Maxime Meijers and Nicolas Meijers, co-founders of Estuaire, who share insights into their innovative data platform that provides comprehensive climate impact assessments for the aviation industry. Maxime and Nicolas share: The development of Estuaire’s data platform, which fuses various data sources to provide granular …

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How GBTA is shaping the future of sustainable corporate travel 46:32

6M ago46:32

46:32

In this episode, we talk to Delphine Millot, Senior Vice President for Advocacy & Sustainability at Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), who shares insights into GBTA’s initiatives to promote sustainability in business travel and the challenges faced by the industry. Millot also serves as the Managing Director of the GBTA Foundation, which se…

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Travel News Speed Round: 7 Topics In 39 Minutes 46:50

6M ago46:50

46:50

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard and Ed are covering a bunch of travel news on today's show. There are multiple airline status match offers in the market right now. Should you be taking advantage of the Vietnam Airlines or AirFrance/KLM offers? …

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