195 | 😱 Is This the End of Travel Rewards as We Know It? 5 Things You Need to Know

Is this the end of travel rewards as we know it? 😱 Staying successful with miles and points in 2025 means keeping up with nonstop change — and that’s where I come in. In this episode I break down the biggest shifts I’m seeing right now from banks tightening approvals to pricey lounge access to Southwest’s new complexities — and offer 5 things you need to know as a result to keep flying free. I’ve spent 10+ years in this space and coach hundreds of families day in and day out, so you’ll hear the simple, real-time strategies that are actually working today 🔄.Listen in to learn:How to adjust when banks tighten, bonuses become limited and fees increaseWhich cards to keep vs cutHow to shift your strategy so continual card bonuses aren't necessary (because that's no longer going to work!)If you want ongoing, up-to-the-minute guidance you can trust — plus monthly live Q&As, real-time community-tested tips, and my step-by-step Fly Free Formula™ — join my Families Fly Free membership. I stay on top of the changes so you don’t have to 🧠.Ready to simplify and always travel free? Join at FamiliesFlyFree.com/join.Related Episodes:193 | 🎯 Southwest Changes Simplified: New Fares, Assigned Seats, Bag Fees - Oh My!68 | Stop Applying for Too Many Travel Cards! There's a Much Simpler Way... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lynmettler.substack.com