Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel

10xTravel's Lovan Edwards on Making the Most of Points & Miles

We’re wrapping up the summer with the final episode from the archives, but this isn’t the end of the journey. On September 23, Takeoff: A Points & Miles Podcast by 10xTra

Do You Actually Know How Many Points You Have?

Do you know how many points and miles you actually have? Not just in your favorite airline or hotel program, but across all of your cards, airlines, hotels, and bank acco

Are Points & Miles Too Good to Be True? 4 Common Objections

Points and miles can look complicated from the outside. But for many beginners, the biggest obstacles aren't finding the right transfer partner or choosing the perfect cr

What Can 100,000 Points REALLY Buy? (We Booked It All)

In this episode we cover: points and miles for beginners, how to use credit card points for travel, award travel explained, maximizing transfer bonuses, airline transfer

Points & Miles Strategies That Can Save You Thousands on Travel

Looking for smarter ways to earn and use travel rewards? In this episode, the 10xTravel team is sharing some of our favorite points and miles strategies to help you get m

The Best Places to Use Your Points & Miles

Where should you travel next with points and miles? In this compilation episode, we're bringing together some of the best destination recommendations from past 10xTravel

Lessons From Our Biggest Travel Close Calls and Near Misses

Some of our favorite trips nearly never happened! This episode is exposing the 10xTravel team's biggest travel close calls, near misses, and last-minute saves. Join My10

Traveling With Kids on Points & Miles: Our Top Family Travel Tips

In this special episode, we’re revisiting some of our best conversations and segments focused on family travel with points and miles. Join My10x: Manage your points and

The New 10xTravel+: Award Alerts, Tools & Community

We rebuilt 10xTravel+ from the ground up, and now we're sharing everything you need to know before you join! Join My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place 10xTr

100K Points Challenge: Plan Trips for Solo, Couples & Families

How far can 100,000 points really go? In this episode, the 10xTravel crew put this question to the test by planning three completely different trips using the same points

All-Inclusive Resorts with Points: Best Programs & Hidden Costs

Are all-inclusive resorts actually the best way to use your points? In this episode, Travis, Emily, and Matt break down everything you need to know about booking all-incl

Are Repositioning Flights Worth It? Risks, Rewards, and Real Stories

Repositioning flights can unlock massive points savings, but they can also derail your entire trip if you’re not careful. In this episode, Travis, Emily, and Matt break d

United & Hyatt Loyalty Changes: What Travelers Need to Know

Hyatt just devalued its points system, and it could impact your next trip more than you think. In this episode, Travis, Emily, and Matt break down the 2026 loyalty progra

How to Fly Business Class to Italy Using Points and Miles

Dreaming about sipping espresso in Milan, exploring the lakes of Northern Italy, or wandering the historic streets of Rome without paying thousands for airfare? In this e

Warm Weather Destinations You Can Book With Points

Ready to escape the cold and head to somewhere with sunshine? In this episode, Travis, Emily, and Matt reveal their favorite warm weather destinations you can book using

Last-Minute Family Travel with Points: Ryan's Real-World Strategies

Does family travel with points really require planning years in advance? In this episode of Takeoff, Travis and Emily sit down with Ryan Fernandez, a longtime 10xTravel r

Best U.S. Airline Loyalty Program for 2026: Alaska vs United vs American

Which U.S. airline loyalty program delivers the most value in 2026? In this roundtable discussion, the 10xTravel crew debates Alaska Airlines, United MileagePlus, and Ame

Travel Emergencies: How Points & Miles Can Save the Day

Flight canceled? Missed connection? Weather delays or last-minute emergency travel? Travel doesn’t always go according to plan. But Travis, Emily, and Matt are here to sh

2025 Points & Miles Recap: Top Trends from the 10xTravel Community

2025 was anything but boring for points and miles. In this episode, the 10xTravel team reflects on the biggest wins, losses, and debates that dominated the 10xTravel Face

Essential Travel Gear We Never Fly Without (Featuring Lovan Edwards)

Looking for the best travel gear for all your 2026 travel? Travis and Emily are joined by 10xTravel’s social media manager and resident packing expert, Lovan Edwards, to