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Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler

Travel rewards doesn"t have to be overwhelming and it can work for entire families! In the Families Fly Free podcast, hosted by longtime travel journalist Lyn Mettler, you"ll learn how to simply and easily fly your whole family for free using travel rewards and with minimal cards in your wallet. Lyn has taught nearly 1,000 families a simple, repeatable process to always have enough miles to fly wherever you"d like, so you can make more memories with your family before your kids or grandkids leave

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209 | When You Can Fly Free JUST to Try on a Wedding...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2026/04/09

Families Fly Free is closing to new members on Friday, April 17 as I transition it into a smaller, private community.If you’ve been listening for a while and have thought about joining, this is your last opportunity to be part of it before close the doors forever. Inside this amazing membership, you’ll learn a simple, proven way to fly your family for free — with my support, helpful tools, a library of content and a community of people actually doing it alongside you.Going forward the only

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208 | Travel During Your "Go-Go" Years: Success Story...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2026/02/03

Are you waiting to travel "someday" when you have more time or money? Portland realtor Bret Crawford shares how he went from barely earning enough Southwest points to flying free multiple times a year – and why the book Die with Zero convinced him to stop waiting. In his 60s, Bret's embracing the "go-go years," traveling as much as he can before he gets to the "slow-go" and then "no-go" years. Whether you're in your go-go years or approaching your no-go years, this episode is your reminder

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207 | ✈️ Which Points Qualify for the Southwest...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2026/01/20

Think transferring Chase Sapphire points to Southwest will get you closer to Companion Pass? Think again. In this episode, I'm clearing up the biggest confusion around earning the Southwest Companion Pass—because the rules aren't what most people assume. I'll walk you through:The major mistakes people make (including that Chase transfer trap)Why "bonus points" don't always mean what you thinkThe smartest, simplest path to earning the Pass—without cobbling together points from a dozen

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28:48

206 | 🛑 6 Things Travel Rewards Enthusiasts Need to...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2026/01/09

The travel rewards landscape is shifting, and 2026 requires a new approach. In this episode, I'm walking you through 6 specific changes you need to make to keep flying your family for free—whether these are strategies you've clung to for years or adjustments necessitated by recent bank and airline policy changes.What you'll learn:Why constantly opening new cards needs to stop (especially with Chase's new restrictions)To pay attention to the cards that earn you the most points in every

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205 | 🐒 Costa Rica Case Study: How I Used Points to...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/12/30

Ever wonder if you can really cover an entire international vacation with points—not just flights, but hotels, vacation rentals and more? In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I took 3 of us to Costa Rica and saved more than $10,000 strategically using miles and points.Here's what you'll learn:How breaking Southwest flights into segments can save you thousands of pointsThe incredible Hyatt Andaz redemption that delivered 7 cents per point in value—my best points redemption everHow

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204 | ✈️ Did You Make This Common Year-End Southwest...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/12/19

Did you accidentally earn your Southwest credit card bonus too early this year? You're not alone! Every year, people reach out who've made timing mistakes with their Companion Pass strategy—and it's happened more than usual in 2025 thanks to those amazing 100K+ credit card offers. In this episode, I break down exactly what went wrong, why timing matters so much at year-end, and most importantly—what you can do about it. You'll learn:Why earning your pass in December 2025 vs. January 2026

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203 | 🛍️ How to Earn Maximum Points on Your Holiday...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/12/02

In this week's episode, I share with you all my best tips for maximizing the number of miles and points you can earn on your holiday shopping. You'll learn how to:Earn airline AND flexible points inside shopping portalsHow to earn points IN storeHow to stack points-earningHow to get EXTRA discounts on top of earning pointsHow to earn points at Amazon and TargetUse all the points you earn for your family's free travels in 2026! Happy shopping!Ready to stop wasting points and perks and make

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202 | 🛑 Stop Wasting Points & Perks: How to Do a...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/11/19

Forgetting travel credits, letting points expire, missing credit card bonuses—sound familiar? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing 1 simple strategy to stop leaving money on the table and start maximizing every mile and perk you already have: simplify by conducting a card audit.I'll walk you through how to decide what cards to keep, to close and to set aside, so you can take a big sigh of relief!Plus, I'm giving you my free "5 Ways to Simplify Your Travel Rewards Strategy" guide

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201 | ❤️ "You Can't Recall the Memories You Never...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/11/05

🔥 Would you love to have 10,000 Southwest points FREE? Get your chance by entering to win 10,000 Southwest points through Nov. 14, 2025 as part of the Families Fly Free Southwest Points Giveaway.1 entry per mobile number.Enter at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Win This week I’m chatting with Families Fly Free member Dave Banks—a dad of 4 from rural Oregon—who went from “credit cards are only for emergencies” to saving $2,367 on just 2 trips using my simple system. Dave shares how he and his wife flew

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200 | 🕵️‍♀️ The Southwest Scoop: Boarding Shake-up,...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/10/24

It's official! The price of the Families Fly Free membership is going up on October 29.That means you have until Oct. 28 at midnight ET to join at today's price and get all the SAME value. Families Fly Free is not just information; it's a total life transformation with the support, accountability and changing information you need to be successful not just once, but year after year. Now's the time to plan your family's 2026 travels and put traveling with your family back at the top of your

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199 |❓Your Families Fly Free & Travel Rewards...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/10/16

The price of the Families Fly Free membership is going up very soon! Join now at the lowest price you will ever see membership again and get all the value I added in 2025, including a brand new app so help is just a tap away, at the current price. Now's the time to plan your family's 2026 travels and put traveling with your family back at the top of your to-do list. Learn more and join at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join❓Got questions about how Families Fly Free can help your family travel to more

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198 | 🤷‍♀️ What I’d Do Differently If I Were Starting...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/10/08

The price of the Families Fly Free membership is going up very soon! Join now at the lowest price you will ever see membership again and get all the value I added in 2025, including a brand new app so help is just a tap away, at the current price. Now's the time to plan your family's 2026 travels and put traveling with your family back at the top of your to-do list. Learn more and join at FamiliesFlyFree.com/Join.🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Attend our Families Fly Free Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at

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197 | 🏨 The Truth About Booking Hotels Through Travel...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/09/24

Booking hotels through travel portals can be a brilliant points-saver, but there are also downsides to booking this way. In this episode I break down when portals like Chase Travel and Capital One beat transferring points to Marriott, Hilton or IHG, the risks of these bookings and the simple steps I teach my Families Fly Free members to mitigate any issues. We’ll also cover the powerful Hyatt exception—why transferring Chase points to Hyatt often costs fewer points and avoids third-party

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196 | 💳 Capital One Venture X Is Ending THIS Popular...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/09/16

Capital One Venture X is changing this popular perk that made it one of my favorite travel cards! Find out what's changing and WHEN and my strategy for what to do next...To stay on top of the lastest and ever-changing strategies in the world of travel rewards + learn my simple Fly Free Formula, join me inside of my hallmark Families Fly Free membership. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/joinRELATED EPISODES:87 | The Chase 5/24 Rule Explained86 | All About Capital One Venture X

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195 | 😱 Is This the End of Travel Rewards as We Know...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/09/09

Is this the end of travel rewards as we know it? 😱 Staying successful with miles and points in 2025 means keeping up with nonstop change — and that’s where I come in. In this episode I break down the biggest shifts I’m seeing right now from banks tightening approvals to pricey lounge access to Southwest’s new complexities — and offer 5 things you need to know as a result to keep flying free. I’ve spent 10+ years in this space and coach hundreds of families day in and day out, so you’ll

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194 | 🎃 Haunted USA: Fall Trips with a Spooky Twist

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/08/27

Ready to add a little spooky fun to your travels this fall? 🎃 In this episode of the Families Fly Free podcast, I’m joined by Heather Alexander, author of Haunted USA, to uncover eerie—and family-friendly—ghost stories from all 50 states. From haunted hotels and mysterious lighthouses to tap-dancing ghosts and legendary pirates, you’ll discover plenty of places to explore this Halloween season without the gore. Whether you’re planning a fall getaway, looking for unique history lessons for

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193 | 🎯 Southwest Changes Simplified: New Fares,...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/08/13

Southwest has made a flurry of changes in 2025 — from charging for bags and introducing assigned seats to rolling out brand-new fare types and tweaking credit card perks, including increasing their annual fees. And they’ve managed to make things very complicated. But here’s the good news: I’ve cut through the clutter to get to the heart of what actually matters in my trademark "keep it simple stupid" approach 😉.In this episode, I’ll show you the few simple adjustments you need to make so

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192 | 🎨 Wander in Wonder: How to Better Appreciate...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/07/29

Ever stood in front of a famous painting and wondered, “What am I supposed to do here?”In this first episode of my new Wander in Wonder series, I dive into how to truly appreciate art — even if you don’t consider yourself an expert (I certainly don’t!). Inspired by a class I took at Notre Dame on Theology, Art and Beauty and my professor Dr. Sarah Maple (https://sarahelizabethmaple.academia.edu/), I share simple, thoughtful ways to engage with a work of art beyond just snapping a photo and

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191 | 🎮 Epic Universe Insider Guide (Part 2): Dark...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/07/22

In Part 2 of my conversation with Chad Pennycuff (My DVC Points Podcast), we’re diving deeper into Universal Orlando’s brand-new theme park: Epic Universe — and there’s so much more to explore!This episode covers:🍕 The best food in the park (hello, truffle pizza, mango cornbread & that Frankenstein pretzel)🧛‍♂️ The incredible Dark Universe land featuring Universal Monsters — and why Monsters Unchained might be the most underrated ride in the park🐉 Chad's favorite land, Isle of Berk

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190 | 🎢 Epic Universe Insider Guide (Part 1): Hotels,...

Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler ·

2025/07/15

In this episode, I’m joined by Chad Pennycuff of the My DVC Points podcast to break down everything you need to know about Universal Orlando’s brand-new theme park, Epic Universe — starting with where to stay, what to skip, and how to save.We also recap Chad’s incredible theme park tour across Asia, including Shanghai Disney, Universal Beijing, Tokyo Disney and more. Hear what Disney is doing next level overseas and how it compares to the new Epic Universe experience.Then we shift to:Hotel

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