Shoutout to Thrifty Traveler Premium for partnering with this episode of the Award Travel 101 PodcastWouldn't it be amazing to get alerts when lie-flat business class space opens up? Thrifty Traveler Premium does just that.Thrifty Traveler's army of flight deal analysts are searching 24/7 for flight deals so you don't have to. These deals are bookable with cash or points and miles flying in economy, business, and first class cabins.Use the promo code ‘AT101’ for $10 off your first year at thriftytraveler.com/premiumDon't forget to check out many of their guides to saving money on your next flight too:Google FlightsCheap FlightsBest Day to Book FlightsHow to Find Cheap Flights Google Flights Explore POST OF THE WEEK (from the group)Sarah Gillingham - New to rewards, no rewards cards, high credit scores, spend on Amazon, Lowes, Grocery & gas. Where should she start?8 Steps to Better Travel Podcast EpisodeAllison’s post - a Mini Course in Award TravelNEWS & ENHANCED OFFERSCurrent Hotel Status Match OpportunitiesWhy I Speculatively Transfer PointsQatar 30% TYP bonus ends 6/30TRIP UPDATES?Angie - finalized planning Bali, booking two Hyatt properties, one more night using FNC for tentingJoe - upgraded to Punta Cana, but not going. Found flights back for ⅓ of the cost I’d originally bookedWHAT BONUSES DID WE GET?Angie - Hilton Business for P2, Chase Ink Unlimited, 2 Barclay’s AA cards, and a Citi AA personalJoe - P2 Barclays AA & Elevated Hilton Honors - 200K Business Plat?HIGHLIGHT (Main Feature)First Class Father’s Day Award Travel Celebration Trip to Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, and ItalyThis ONE post links to 16 prior posts on different awards used or cash spent in order to generate rewards. In total, 731,500 points (or point equivalents - like hotel Free Night Awards) and $2,374.84 were used to cover travel that retailed for $46,766.73* at the time of booking.WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOWThere are last minute deals to be had if you have even a little bit of flexibility. I had just a one day on either side of our trip.Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 95,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. If you want to jump into more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Meetup sold out, but you can waitlist