Avgeeks, Spreadsheets, & Cheatsheets - Meet the Mods (Mike Zaccheo)

It's my 3-Year Work Anniversary as Award Travel 101 Community ManagerPoints for the Win (from the group)!Laura Nicholson: To think 3 years ago, I had no clue about the world of travel hacking and now getting great use of my SW companion pass and Hyatt bookings.  This is truly making memories.  I still have a long way to go to really make my miles/points go further but so far I am pretty pleased. Thanks to all the enablers in this awesome group my travel addiction is in overdrive.NEWS & ENHANCED OFFERSNew 5X Chase Co-branded offersTransfer bonuses25% Transfer Bonus Chase Ultimate Rewards to Flying BlueFlying Blue Discounted Monthly Promos30% Transfer Bonus Amex Membership Rewards to Hilton - MZ to take advantage of this for gymnastics/softball tournamentsHyatt/Bilt Fast TrackWHAT BONUSES DID WE GET? Joe - two new Inks. 1st Business card (Ink Unlimited) for Joe's P2. Here's how you may qualify too! After 10 days pending I was approved for my 5th Ink card and 4th Ink Cash with recon call. What can you do with 300K UR?Mike - Also finally got approved for Ink Unlimited! Initially denied. Called recon and a week later was approved. P2 - United Business Card. She is making a few solo trips so having the two club passes and checked bag was key.TRIP UPDATES? Joe - Non-stop for 2/4 using Google Flights and trick I shared in AT201Same trick got us all 4 tickets a few days laterMike - Las Vegas/Grand Canyon/Phoenix1 night Bellagio - Amex FHRHIGHLIGHT (Main Feature) Meet the Mods - Mike ZaccheoIntroduction to travel rewards/loyalty programsBackgroundHighlightsFamily TravelStrengthsWHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW - Mike’s TipsPositioning from small/medium non-hub cities (ERI losing another airline)Start with Google Flights, enter ERI, BUF, CLE, PIT as originAlso start in reverse, enter destination and using Wikipedia enter the major hubs that fly to there. Also airline websites or Point.meDon’t fear layovers! That’s why we have lounge accessWhere To Find UsFor questions, you can join us in the FREE 92,000+ member Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024. If you want a waitlisted ticket, see this post in AT101. Support the AT101 Podcast/Community