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Standby Secrets
by Matt and Milli
Standby Secrets is a podcast for travel hackers, credit card fanatics and travel industry professionals.Contact us at : [email protected]
Episodes
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Germany’s Secret Beer Fest and Delta Nonrev Drama
Matt goes to Germany (and Europe) for the first time to visit the Strong Beer Fest in Munich. We also discuss whats going on for Delta Nonrevs. Follow our instagram ✈️ https://instagram.com/standbysecrets?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Best credit cards for travel and other links 💳...
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Inside ID90 Part 2
ID90 CEO Mike Stacy joins the podcast to answer everything you have been wondering about how ID90 works, where it came from and what enhancements are coming next! Follow our instagram ✈️ https://instagram.com/standbysecrets?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Best credit cards for travel and other links 💳...
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Inside ID90 Part 1
We are joined by Ross McSweeny of ID90 to discuss how nonrev benefits vary across the world, his experience working for both ID90 and having airline benefits and the unique way he occupies his time on long-haul flights. Follow our instagram ✈️...
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Matt loves Mexico
Matt and Milli catch up on recent trips, talk about safety when traveling and some recent C list celeb encounters. Matt shares some hacks for getting free stuff at your hotel. Follow our instagram ✈️ https://instagram.com/standbysecrets?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Best credit cards for travel and other...
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Ski Season with Nonrev benefits!
Do you have an EPIC or Ikon Pass this year? Just want a ski trip? We run through baggage policies for ski equipment, which ski resorts are convenient to airports and how you can get from the airport to the mountain! Follow our instagram ✈️ https://instagram.com/standbysecrets?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=...
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Flying a private jet with nonrev benefits!
Did you know there are luxurious flight experiences are available using ZED benefits? Matt discusses things like Helicopters, semi-private airlines, business class agreements and charter jets! Listen in to see if your airline is included. Follow our instagram ✈️...
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Costa Rica
Milli and Selena are on the tell us about their adventure around Costa Rica. They discuss a beautiful hostel, negotiating for tours and the stressful incident that started with a shower.Follow our instagram ✈️https://instagram.com/standbysecrets?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Best credit cards for travel and...
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Shock Therapy in Mexico City
Matt and Mach have a shocking experience in Mexico City. Milli goes off to DC for the weekend and has some wild stories to tell from it. Follow our instagram ✈️ https://instagram.com/standbysecrets?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Best credit cards for travel and other links 💳 https://linktr.ee/standbysecrets
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Thailand and Formula One Las Vegas
We’re back! After scrapping some episodes due to sound issues we are here to catch you up on lots of travel. We discuss visiting a luxury resort on an island in Thailand. Flying the world’s best boutique airline and Matt’s spontaneous trip to see F1! Next episode and going forward will be posted...
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Thailand Trip Part 1
Matt is back from his trip around Thailand! He reviews Singapore airlines business class, talks about riverside restaurants in Chiang Mai and Thai ULCC Nok Air. Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase!...
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He would fly a ULCC around the world…if it was free
Alex joins the podcast to talk about his time working for an airline during college, how he does Europe nonrev trips, how he got discovered as an inflight evaluator and why he would be willing to fly ULCCs anywhere as long as its free! Sign up for StaffTraveler here!...
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Interview with an Airline Executive: Daniel Shurz Part 2
We continue the interview from last week to talk about how important career questions like whether its important to stay at work late or if you need a masters degree in this industry. We find out the travel credit cards in his wallet and where he would go if he started his own airline. Sign up…
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Interview with an Airline Executive: Daniel Shurz Part 1
Daniel Shurz joins us to discuss his years of airline experience at United, Air Canada and Frontier. He discusses the year he flew 200K miles as a nonrev, flying a 747 with 159 first and business class seats, why he had jumpseat privileges and the unique way a bankrupt airline got him on the...
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Airsickness turned into an upgrade
Our coworker Alyssa joins the podcast to talk about her recent Europe trip and the drama that got her an upgrade. She tells us about a trick she uses for free Air BNBs and more! Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first...
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The Ultimate Guide for a Nonrev
Learn what you need to know to go from a beginner to an nonrev expert. We discuss how standby lists work, booking platforms, understanding demand, ZED benefits and more. We finish the episode with a couple of trip examples we planned for you! Make sure to take notes on this one. Sign up for...
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Nonrev Fraud?
Matt and Milli have some fun reading A.I.T.A (Am I the 🫏?) posts from online! Stories include: messy friends trips, Disney debacles and nonrev fraud! Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase!...
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Chicago and fun for cheap!
Matt and Milli talk about free and low cost ways to have fun at your destinations! Matt discusses his visit to the Windy City. Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase!…
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Going in depth with Hotel Employee Benefits
Matt and Milli talk about the ultimate compliment to airline benefits: ultra-discounted hotel rooms! They talk about IHG, Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott benefits along with Matt’s recent trip to New Orleans using Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts. Sign up for StaffTraveler here!...
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Hotel Discounts Part 2
Time to talk hotel discounts to help you save when you are on the road. We get in deep on discounts for both hotel chains and independent hotels. We also discount some great rates airline crew can get on places near the airport! Sign up for StaffTraveler here!...
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How to use Points and Miles as a Nonrev
Matt and Milli are back to talk points and miles and how you can maximize them as a nonrev. We discuss transferring points, how to know if you are making a good redemption and when to non-rev or use points and miles. Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join...
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How to use the Go-Wild Pass from a travel expert
Jacob Brown joins us to share how he travels on a budget with his all you can fly pass. He also shares a recent trip to Maho Beach (the one the planes fly over) and some extreme routings he has taken that would make an airline employee cringe! Sign up for StaffTraveler...
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Foreign carriers and celebrity lounge talk
Rosie joins to spill tea about working in a high-end NYC airport lounge. We talk about the crazy way we met and some unique airlines she has flown ZED. Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase!...
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How he went on game shows for free!
Tim joins to talk about his long airline career, his love for cruises and how you can join the studio audience of game and talk shows for free! Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase!...
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Standby Secrets Mexico Trip
Matt and Milli talk about their Mexico trip over July 4th. Beautiful resorts, free upgrades and transportation troubles were the theme here! Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase!...
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Flo Rida, Temples and Toronto
Trevor and Kelsey are back with some crazy and heartwarming stories. We discuss all-inclusive vacations Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow our instagram...
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Take me to Tahiti!
Milli and Matt are joined by Jake. He tells us about a free upgrade when flying back from Tahiti and flying the jump seat on Air France. Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase!...
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The Hawaii You Haven’t Explored
Milli and Matt explore what to do off the beaten path in Hawaii. We discuss huge local markets, cliff jumping, and the famous Manapua trucks! Join us for an episode that will have you booking a trip to the islands ASAP. Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join...
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Come visit us in Denver!
Take a trip to Denver do some of the fun we talk about in this episode! Maybe we will even have you on the podcast! There are a few thing to do on long layovers, but you’ll definitely have more fun if you stay longer. Listen for some cheap activities you may have never heard of. Sign up for...
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African Safaris and Standby Mishaps
Our boss Hannah joins for some hilarious non-rev stories of her years in aviation across multiple airlines. You won’t believe where her first non-rev trip took her! Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase!...
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Unique ZED Options You Haven’t Tried
Helicopters, ski-planes, sea-planes and more! Learn about some unique ZED options you may want to take advantage of. Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow...
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I like big trains and I cannot lie
Matt discusses his trips to DC and San Francisco. Milli quizzes Matt on the best cities to ride the rails to and from the airport. Sign up for StaffTraveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase!...
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UK Trip Recap
Milli is back from her UK trip and has lots to share! Sign up for Staff Traveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow our instagram ✈️...
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Talking with an American Airlines Elite and Vegas Player!
Matt is joined by guest Bryan to discuss being an American Airlines Elite, Non-rev travel and their love of Vegas. Sign up for Staff Traveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow…
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Hotel Hacks 101
Matt and Milli discuss how to do hotels when traveling. We discuss: ⁃ Last Minute Hotel Websites ⁃ Discount Codes ⁃ Using points and hotel elite status Sign up for Staff Traveler here! https://stafftraveler.com/standbysecrets Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase!...
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How to cruise for almost free!
Guest host Selena joins Matt to talk about all things cruises, how airline staff can get big discounts and how to use status matching for free cruises! Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow our instagram ✈️...
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Military benefits with Selena
Did you know members of the military get standby benefits too? Selena is back to talk about military flight benefits, accommodation benefits and more! Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow our instagram ✈️...
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DFW Trip Recap
We are joined by special guest Mach who is our editor and social media manager along with Matt’s husband. Together we re-cap our weekend at the Non-Rev Lounge meetup in Dallas. Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971Follow our instagram...
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All things AMEXs
Join us as we discuss ⁃ Milli’s Amex journey ⁃ What is it like to have multiple Amex cards? ⁃ Benefits for Nonrevs ⁃ Sign up bonus from Matt and Millie! Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow our instagram ✈️...
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Nashville, celebrities and nonreving with our friend’s Trevor and Kelsey
Join us as we discuss ⁃ Join our friends Kelsey and Trevor for this hilarious episode ⁃ Trevor travels internationally for the first time ⁃ Kelsey refuses to get TSA precheck ⁃ Listen to the end for a hilarious story about meeting Yung GravyJoin Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase!...
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European ZED tips with our friend Pedro
Join us as we discuss ⁃ Using ZED on European Carriers ⁃ Living in Europe 🌍 ⁃ Pedros must haves for travel ⁃ A special tip from Matt about airline fee credits on many popular credit cards! Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow...
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Part 2 Nonrev Lounge Collab
Come listen as we find out what Tyler, Monique and Laura of the Non-rev Lounge podcast have to say about their best passenger stories, ideal trips and of course credit cards! Make sure to listen to part on the Non-Rev Lounge Podcast! 🛫…
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Lounge Life as a Nonrev
Learn about airport lounges and how non-revs can access them. Matt and Milli discuss different lounge options including: ⁃ Credit Card Lounges ⁃ Airline Clubs ⁃ Lounge Alternatives Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow our...
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Airport Icks with our friend Selena
Matt and Milli are joined by their friend Selena to talk about their “icks” at The airport and on flights. We also ask Am I the A-hole? While reading reddit travel stories. Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow our instagram ✈️...
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Best tips for traveling on a budget
Matt and Milli give the best ways to save on ⁃ Accommodations ⁃ Food/drink ⁃ Entertainment ⁃ While on a shoestring budget Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow our instagram ✈️...
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How to do Vegas for (almost) free
Get ready to go to Vegas for almost free! ⁃ Using myVEGAS apps ⁃ Status Matching Casino Cards ⁃ Saving money on resort fees ⁃ Using shopping portals to save $ ⁃ Eating cheap ⁃ Getting into the club for free In this episode we break down what credit cards you need for travel. We review premium,...
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Exploiting The Benefits of Travel Credit Cards
In this episode we break down what credit cards you need for travel. We review premium, hotel and no-fee cards perfect for travelers! Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow our instagram ✈️...
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The World Of Free Airline Travel
We discuss how airline employees travel for free and the downsides that can sometimes be encountered. We also play the airport game! Join Rakuten and get $30 after your first purchase! https://www.rakuten.com/r/MCKENZ5341?eeid=44971 Follow our instagram ✈️...
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Trailer Episode
What is Standby Secrets! Follow our instagram ✈️ https://instagram.com/standbysecrets?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Best credit cards for travel and other links 💳 https://linktr.ee/standbysecrets
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Standby Secrets is a podcast for travel hackers, credit card fanatics and travel industry professionals.Contact us at : [email protected]
HOSTED BY
Matt and Milli
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