Takeoff
A points and miles podcast by 10xTravel
Recent Episodes
January 1, 2025
2024 in Review: Points Wins, Mistakes, and 2025 Goals
It’s officially 2025, and in this episode Bryce and Travis are sharing their points and miles reflections, accomplishments, and resolutions for the New Year! Bryce and Travis start by discussing their major highlights from 2024, including some fantastic trips and notable points wins. They also each share their biggest learnings and mistakes over the past …
December 18, 2024
Making the Most of Family Travel with Points & Miles
Traveling with kids doesn’t always mean sacrifice, especially when you know how to leverage points and miles for the whole family! In this episode, host Bryce is joined by seasoned family travelers Katie and Raya, who share their wealth of knowledge about navigating the world of points and miles with kids in tow. Throughout the …
December 4, 2024
Flying Blue: Fly to Europe for Less With Air France and KLM
Known for its flexibility and valuable redemption options, Flying Blue is quickly becoming a favorite among points enthusiasts. In this episode, Bryce, Travis, and Matt take you on a deep dive into Flying Blue, Air France, and KLM’s loyalty program. Tune in and learn how to score incredible deals on Europe flights with …
November 20, 2024
Japan Awaits: Your Guide to Flying There with Points and Miles
Japan is on everyone’s bucket list—and for good reason. With world-class food, fascinating culture, and a blend of ancient and modern cities, it’s a dream destination for travelers. But how can you make the long-haul trip to Japan without spending a fortune? In this episode, Bryce and Travis walk you through everything you need …
November 6, 2024
Southwest Showdown: Best Places to Visit With Your Companion Pass
You already know how valuable Southwest’s 2-for-1 Companion Pass is. But what’s the best way to fully unlock that value? Well, it depends on who you ask… In this episode, the team goes head to head as they debate the best trips to take with your Southwest Companion pass. Should you take your travel …
October 23, 2024
World’s Best Business Class? How to book Qatar Qsuites
Private Suites. Double Beds. Caviar. And that’s just the beginning… Considered by many travelers (and Skytrax) to be the best business class in the world, Qatar Airways’ Qsuites can be a tough ticket to book on points and miles. Fortunately, today’s episode will tell you how to do just that. Listen as Bryce, Matt, …
October 9, 2024
Fly with a Friend: How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass [2025]
A 2-for-1 plane ticket that lets you bring a friend on your next trip? Nope, it’s not too good to be true. It’s the Southwest Companion Pass, and we’re telling you exactly how to get it. In this episode, Bryce, Emily, and Travis delve into the easiest ways to easily earn and maximize this industry-leading …
September 25, 2024
Secrets of a Professional Travel Planner: How a 10xTravel Award Booker Uses Points
In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Morgan—one of 10X Travel’s top award booking experts. In addition to detailing her epic world travels, Morgan offers valuable insights into the art of award booking. We then discuss how to be strategic when redeeming points and miles, from minimizing taxes and fees to finding hidden award …
September 11, 2024
From Teacher to World Traveler: Supplementing Budget Travel with Points and Miles
Ever thought about quitting your job to travel the world? Then you won’t want to miss this episode! In this episode, long-time 10xTravel group member Michelle joins us to share her inspiring story of leaving her teaching career, living out of a backpack, and traveling the globe using points and miles. Listen as she recounts …
August 28, 2024
Hotel Loyalty Program Showdown
In this lively episode recorded in Salt Lake City, Bryce, Matt, Emily, and Travis offer a Thunderdome-style face-off on major hotel loyalty programs. Each host champions a different program—Bryce for IHG, Matt for Marriott, Emily for Hyatt, and Travis for Hilton. They dive into the global reach and quality of properties, hotel credit card portfolios, …