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MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

Shawn Coomer & Mark Ostermann

The fun side of miles, points and travel! Hosted by Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann, MTM Travel dives into the points hobby & the lifestyle of travel with topical conversations and plenty of laughs along the way. Mark & Shawn have a combined 18 years of experience covering these topics on Miles to Memories and Travel on Points and are cohosts of the popular MtM Vegas Youtube Show on the Miles to Memories Vegas channel. They also host the 20 Minute Travel news show on this same feed where you can

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All Episodes

22:15

Amex's Surprise New Perk, More Boeing Concern, New...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/12/18

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week American Express released a new surprise perk for Business Platinum cardholders that is quite interesting. Starting now you can get a $200 annual credit for Hilton (broken up quarterly), so what is the best way to maximize this new perk. And does the new Amex Business Platinum Hilton credit mean something else will be going

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Award Strategies Gone Wrong, Bahamas Hack, Traveler...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/12/16

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn & Mark discuss their end of year strategies as they maximize credits and plan for 2025. Shawn takes the approach of procrastination while Mark does it a different way. The two also discuss their upcoming Spring Break planning including why the Bahamas can be good or bad plus why they both value

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32:16

Award Strategies Gone Wrong, Bahamas Hack, Traveler...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/12/16

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn & Mark discuss their end of year strategies as they maximize credits and plan for 2025. Shawn takes the approach of procrastination while Mark does it a different way. The two also discuss their upcoming Spring Break planning including why the Bahamas can be good or bad plus why they both value

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21:39

Citi's Giant Exclusive Deal, Waldorf NYC Opening,...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/12/11

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week the news broke that Citi has secured the exclusive rights to market AA co-branded credit cards beginning in 2026. What will this mean for Barclays cardholders and will anything change under this new partnership? We also discuss whether ThankYou to AAdvantage points transfers might be coming. In other news Virgin has brought

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40:30

Airline Bag Fee Commissions, Dueling Road Trips,...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/12/09

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn & Mark discuss their dueling weekend road trips. Shawn headed down to Long Beach for an MTM Diamond meetup while Mark checked out all of the holiday celebrations happening in Chicago. The two discuss the importance of meetups, how low cost carriers are enticing higher bag fees, getting 200K offer FOMO,

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19:06

TMT News - Amex Fraud Warning, United's Huge...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/12/04

Twenty Minute Travel News has now joined the MtM Podcast feed! You can catch this show each week right here in addition to the regular MtM Travel podcast or watch both shows on Youtube! Episode Description This week there are a couple of new Amex "no lifetime language" offers floating around including a huge 200K Business Gold version. We go over the details and explain exactly how these offers work and why you probably want to take advantage of them. We also explain Amex's application rules, the

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37:18

Citibank 29 Million Points Shutdown, Chase Cardholder...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/12/02

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description In this conversation, Shawn and Mark discuss their experiences with credit card rewards, particularly focusing on Chase's loyalty program and the gifts received for long-term cardholding. They delve into the evolution of credit card rewards, the importance of social engineering in banking, and a recent controversial case involving

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21:52

TMT News - Chase Reconsideration Crackdown, Hilton's...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/11/27

Twenty Minute Travel News has now joined the MtM Podcast feed! You can catch this show each week right here in addition to the regular MtM Travel podcast or watch both shows on Youtube! Episode Description This week many reports were coming from Chase applicants about a tightening when it comes to credit card reconsideration. We discuss exactly what is happening, what you should do and why a tried and true strategy is worth pursuing in getting that big Chase card approval! In other news Hilton

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40:47

Southwest Woes, Mileage Booking Conundrum, Egypt...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/11/25

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description In this conversation, Shawn and Mark delve into the intricacies of flying with Southwest Airlines, discussing the challenges of check-in and boarding processes. In the wake of a troubling story of a government going after a blogger, they also share personal anecdotes about their experiences with airline reviews, the risks of criticizing

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21:35

TMT News - Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy, Southwest's...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/11/20

Twenty Minute Travel News has now joined the MtM Podcast feed! You can catch this show each week right here in addition to the regular MtM Travel podcast or watch both shows on Youtube! Episode Description This week Spirit Airlines finally filed for bankruptcy following several failed merger attempts and sales. While the airline plans to stay in business, should you avoid them until the bankruptcy is settled? What does this mean for tickets, miles, etc. and if we lose Spirit what will the overall

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41:36

Chase Bank Error in Our Favor, 5 Years of Hilton...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/11/18

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description In this conversation, Mark and Shawn discuss the potential bankruptcy of Spirit Airlines and the implications for low-cost carriers in the U.S. They explore the challenges faced by these airlines, including management issues and competition. The discussion then shifts to Mark's frustrating experience with American Airlines regarding a

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21:41

TMT News - Marriott Bonvoyed in Reverse, AA's Strict...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/11/13

Twenty Minute Travel News has now joined the MtM Podcast feed! You can catch this show each week right here in addition to the regular MtM Travel podcast or watch both shows on Youtube! Episode Description This week a number of stories broke including the death of Caesars Diamond status via the Wyndham Business Earner card. What does this change mean and what are your alternatives to gaining Caesars Diamond status now that the Wyndham option is gone. We also discuss AA's strict new rules for

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47:39

Caribbean Luxury in Orlando, Universal On-Property...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/11/11

Episode Description In this conversation, Shawn & Mark are joined by Joe Cheung to discuss their recent trips to Orlando, focusing on their recent experiences at various hotels, particularly the Conrad Orlando, Universal's Royal Pacific and the Hyatt Regency at the airport. They share travel tips, flight stories, and insights into the amenities and services offered at these properties. The conversation highlights the unique features of the Conrad, including its insane lagoon pool and dining

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22:09

Venetian Layoffs, A's Stadium Financing Plan, Caesars...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/11/08

Don’t miss out on the Vegas experience! Download the Golden Nugget Casino app today! Sign-up using https://gnogc.co/m2m or through my promo code M2M Episode Description In this conversation, Shawn and Mark discuss various aspects of travel, including airline experiences, travel insurance, airport layouts, and the dynamics of the miles and points hobby. Shawn recently went to SLC for the day and he shares his experiences doing a same day turn on Frontier and walking the new SLC terminal building

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47:44

Best Hyatt Category 1-4, Chicago Christmas Markets,...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/11/04

Episode Description In this conversation, Shawn and Mark discuss various aspects of travel, including airline experiences, travel insurance, airport layouts, and the dynamics of the miles and points hobby. Shawn recently went to SLC for the day and he shares his experiences doing a same day turn on Frontier and walking the new SLC terminal building. Mark previews his Orlando trip and the two discuss travel insurance in the wake of possible changes to Chase's card protections. Finally the two are

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19:02

TMT News - Juicy Chase Card Rumor, AA's Cheater Tech,...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/10/30

Twenty Minute Travel News has now joined the MtM Podcast feed! You can catch this show each week right here in addition to the regular MtM Travel podcast or watch both shows on Youtube! Episode Description This week rumors have been swirling about a potential new premium card offering from Chase. Will a business version of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card be coming and what can we expect from the welcome offer, annual fee and perks? Will this be a popular card for the market? In other news

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44:29

Airline Seat Fee Scams, Chase Insurance Changes &...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/10/28

Episode Description In this conversation, Shawn and Mark discuss various aspects of travel, including airline experiences, travel insurance, airport layouts, and the dynamics of the miles and points hobby. Shawn recently went to SLC for the day and he shares his experiences doing a same day turn on Frontier and walking the new SLC terminal building. Mark previews his Orlando trip and the two discuss travel insurance in the wake of possible changes to Chase's card protections. Finally the two are

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19:59

TMT News - Big Alaska Mileage Play, Easy 20K Amex,...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/10/23

Twenty Minute Travel News has now joined the MtM Podcast feed! You can catch this show each week right here in addition to the regular MtM Travel podcast or watch both shows on Youtube! Episode Description This week the Alaska/Hawaiian merger fallout moves forward as the company is trying to combine loyalty programs. Until that happens there may be an opportunity to double dip with credit cards, but is it a good play and which Hawaiian Airlines cards should you consider before they go away forever

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47:19

Spooky Time in Salem, Alaska Air Changes & Wins &...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/10/21

Episode Description In this conversation, Mark discusses his recent trip to Salem, Massachusetts, focusing on the Halloween experience and the historical significance of the area. He shares insights about the attractions, food, and the overall vibe of Salem during the Halloween season. The conversation then shifts to Alaska Airlines, highlighting recent changes in their loyalty program, including the ability to earn qualifying miles through award flights and shopping. Other topics discussed

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22:27

TMT News - Huge Hyatt AA Changes, Uber's Pricing...

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! ·

2024/10/16

Twenty Minute Travel News has now joined the MtM Podcast feed! You can catch this show each week right here in addition to the regular MtM Travel podcast or watch both shows on Youtube! Episode Description This week American Airlines and Hyatt announced a ton of changes to their ongoing partnership. Points earning from the past is gone, but in its place are a ton of new "milestone rewards" and perks you can choose. Both Hyatt and AA members will be able to choose perks at various milestones plus

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