It's my 3-Year Work Anniversary as Award Travel 101 Community ManagerPoints for the Win (from the group)!Laura Nicholson: To think 3 years ago, I had no clue about the world of travel hacking and now getting great use of my SW companion pass and Hyatt bookings.  This is truly making memories.  I still have a long way to go to really make my miles/points go further but so far I am pretty pleased. Thanks to all the enablers in this awesome group my travel addiction is in overdrive.NEWS & ENHANCED OFFERSNew 5X Chase Co-branded offersTransfer bonuses25% Transfer Bonus Chase Ultimate Rewards to Flying BlueFlying Blue Discounted Monthly Promos30% Transfer Bonus Amex Membership Rewards to Hilton - MZ to take advantage of this for gymnastics/softball tournamentsHyatt/Bilt Fast TrackWHAT BONUSES DID WE GET? Joe - two new Inks. 1st Business card (Ink Unlimited) for Joe's P2. Here's how you may qualify too! After 10 days pending I was approved for my 5th Ink card and 4th Ink Cash with recon call. What can you do with 300K UR?Mike - Also finally got approved for Ink Unlimited! Initially denied. Called recon and a week later was approved. P2 - United Business Card. She is making a few solo trips so having the two club passes and checked bag was key.TRIP UPDATES? Joe - Non-stop for 2/4 using Google Flights and trick I shared in AT201Same trick got us all 4 tickets a few days laterMike - Las Vegas/Grand Canyon/Phoenix1 night Bellagio - Amex FHRHIGHLIGHT (Main Feature) Meet the Mods - Mike ZaccheoIntroduction to travel rewards/loyalty programsBackgroundHighlightsFamily TravelStrengthsWHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW - Mike’s TipsPositioning from small/medium non-hub cities (ERI losing another airline)Start with Google Flights, enter ERI, BUF, CLE, PIT as originAlso start in reverse, enter destination and using Wikipedia enter the major hubs that fly to there. Also airline websites or Point.meDon’t fear layovers! That’s why we have lounge accessWhere To Find UsFor questions, you can join us in the FREE 92,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. If you want to jump into more intermediate and advanced strategies, our Award Travel 201 community ($89.99 annually) is filled with those who want to dig into the weeds looking for more OUTSIZED value. To book time with our team to discuss how to better your earning and burning strategies, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also Email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com.  If learning in-person is your style, you can check out our next meetup or REGISTER NOW!Support Your Award Travel 101 Community when applying for your next rewards card!