Lessons From Our Biggest Travel Close Calls and Near Misses

Some of our favorite trips nearly never happened! This episode is exposing the 10xTravel team's biggest travel close calls, near misses, and last-minute saves.Join My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member todayFrom a honeymoon flight that was canceled just weeks before departure to weather disruptions, repositioning flight risks, missed opportunities, and last-minute award booking victories, these stories highlight the realities of points and miles travel and what it takes to recover when things don't go according to plan.Tune in and get ready to learn some valuable lessons on flexibility, backup plans, and staying calm when travel chaos strikes.Original Episodes From This Episode: Episode 41: 2024 in Review: Points Wins, Mistakes, and 2025 Goals Episode 56: Wild Award Wins: Our Most Unexpected Points & Miles Successes Episode 59: Underrated Travel Destinations You Can Book With Points & Miles Episode 68: Travel Emergencies: How Points & Miles Can Save the Day Episode 70: Last-Minute Family Travel with Points: Ryan’s Real-World Strategies Episode 74: Are Repositioning Flights Worth It? Risks, Rewards, and Real Stories Stay Connected:Join our Community: 10xTravel InsidersFollow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblogWatch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.