Traveling with points and miles can be challenging enough when you’re booking for one or two people – but what happens when you’re trying to get an entire family on the same flight?

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On this episode, Lovan is joined by two traveling dads: Wunna, a moderator in the 10xTravel Facebook community and McGeoffroy, a travel influencer who’s been traveling with his family using points and miles. Together, they are talking about the realities of family award travel. From finding multiple award seats to choosing destinations, booking hotels, and making points stretch further, they share what it takes to plan memorable family trips without relying entirely on cash.

The episode covers:

  • Why booking award travel for a family requires a different approach
  • How to search for multiple award seats when availability is limited
  • Why flexible points and airline transfer partners can make a difference
  • How far ahead families should start planning trips
  • Finding family-friendly hotels, connecting rooms, and larger accommodations
  • When it makes sense to use cash
  • How to approach family vacations when school schedules limit your flexibility

If you’re wondering how to make points and miles work for your family, this conversation explores the strategies, flexibility, and planning that can make it possible.

Timestamps:
00:00 Family Award Travel
03:19 Realistic Expectations Shift
06:41 Earning Points As A Family
09:34 Best Programs For Multiple Seats
13:21 When To Book Economy
15:07 Family Friendly Airline Tips
19:13 Hotel Occupancy Workarounds
23:53 Cash Vs Points For Stays
28:34 Family Friendly Hotel Picks
34:18 Planning McGeoffroy’s European Vacation
37:20 Wunna’s Christmas Europe Breakdown
43:56 Family Travel Survival Kit
47:31 Wrap Up And Next Steps

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Traveling with an Infant
Rove Miles

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