Episode Details

Award Travel 101 moderator, digital nomad and foodie Anthony Cave talks with Mike about his background, what got him into award travel and how he found living a nomadic life was more cost effective and fulfilling.

Later on Mike and Anthony discuss their love of airport lounges, their most/least favorites and the best ways to access them.

Links to news and topics discussed:

• Flying Blue status match for U.S. residents 
• Alaska status match until the end of 2025
• Chase Freedom Flex Q3 Bonus Categories
• More Escape Lounges Join Priority Pass
• Spacious Delta One Lounge at JFK T4 is Open
• Capital One Lounge Coming to JFK
• Strawberry Hotels Summer Pass
• Qatar Airlines Card

Best Lounge Cards:

• Chase United Club- Best for Star Alliance fliers plus some great perks
• Citi AAdvantage Executive - Best for oneworld fliers
• Amex Platinum - Amex Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs and Priority Pass
• Capital One Venture X - Most cost effective way to get a Priority Pass membership plus access to the handful of Capital One lounges

Where to Find Us

1. The Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.
2. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.
3. You can also email us at 101@award.travel
4. Buy your Award Travel 101 Merch here
5. Reserve tickets to our Late Summer 2026 Meetup in Milwaukee now. award.travel/mke2026

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