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Families Fly Free With Lyn Mettler — 215 episodes
209 | When You Can Fly Free JUST to Try on a Wedding Dress: Success Story with Rachel Elston
208 | Travel During Your "Go-Go" Years: Success Story with Bret Crawford
207 | ✈️ Which Points Qualify for the Southwest Companion Pass?
206 | 🛑 6 Things Travel Rewards Enthusiasts Need to Give Up in 2026
205 | 🐒 Costa Rica Case Study: How I Used Points to Save $10,000+ on Flights, Hotels & an Airbnb
204 | ✈️ Did You Make This Common Year-End Southwest Companion Pass Mistake?
203 | 🛍️ How to Earn Maximum Points on Your Holiday Shopping to Fund Next Year's Travels
202 | 🛑 Stop Wasting Points & Perks: How to Do a Credit Card Audit
201 | ❤️ "You Can't Recall the Memories You Never Make": Success Story With Member Dave Banks
200 | 🕵️♀️ The Southwest Scoop: Boarding Shake-up, Assigned Seat Drama & Gate Quotas
199 |❓Your Families Fly Free & Travel Rewards Questions Answered by Members: Open House Replay
198 | 🤷♀️ What I’d Do Differently If I Were Starting Travel Rewards Today
197 | 🏨 The Truth About Booking Hotels Through Travel Portals
196 | 💳 Capital One Venture X Is Ending THIS Popular Perk Soon; What You Need to Know
195 | 😱 Is This the End of Travel Rewards as We Know It? 5 Things You Need to Know
194 | 🎃 Haunted USA: Fall Trips with a Spooky Twist
193 | 🎯 Southwest Changes Simplified: New Fares, Assigned Seats, Bag Fees - Oh My!
192 | 🎨 Wander in Wonder: How to Better Appreciate Art on Your Travels
191 | 🎮 Epic Universe Insider Guide (Part 2): Dark Universe, Super Mario, Berk and Food Finds
190 | 🎢 Epic Universe Insider Guide (Part 1): Hotels, Harry Potter, Celestial Park + Line Tips
189 | Secrets of London: A Travel Journalist’s Best Tips
188 | How to Visit Colleges on Points — Without Blowing Your Travel Budget
187 | Chase Sapphire Preferred: Hidden Perks That Make This the No. 1 Travel Card
186 | New Rules, Same Free Perks? How to Outsmart Southwest’s Changes
185 | Why Travel Feels So Hard — And How to Make It Much Easier
184 | The Problem With Opening Too Many Travel Cards
183 | London Trip Top 5 Travel Tips
182 | Does Costco Fit Into a Travel Rewards Strategy? Let's Break It Down
181 | Turn Your Tax Bill Into Travel Rewards
180 | How to STILL Fly Your Southwest Bags Free + Other Questions About Southwest's Changes
179 | Southwest Airlines Ends Free Checked Bags + Other MAJOR Changes: What You Need to Know...
BONUS | Is Southwest's Surprise Reduction in Points Earned on Flights a Big Deal?
178 | The Benefits of Banking With Chase for Travel Rewards
177 | What Travel Rewards ACTUALLY Is Versus What You Think It Is
176 | The Latest on Southwest Airlines' Changes Coming Soon
175 | The Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access
174 | Success Story: Flying Free for Travel Sports with Amy Heffern
173 | Shhh... 5 Things They Don't Want You to Know About Travel Rewards
172 | Dave Ramsey and Travel Rewards
171 | My 2024 Travel Rewards Savings Round-Up: $11,000 on 6 Trips
170 | Success Story: Prioritizing Travel Despite Reduced Finances With Michele Holmes
169 | Top 5 Things to Know About Travel in 2025
168 | Aren't 2 Southwest Companion Passes Better Than 1?
167 | Maximizing Travel Rewards Efficiency With Jon Gombola
166 | How My Motto "Just Keep Checking" Can Help You Save & Travel Better
165 | Southwest Just Announced These BIG Changes: My Thoughts and Analysis
164 | No More Assigned Seats? My Thoughts on Southwest's Big Change
163 | Highest Ever Offer for Chase Ink Business Preferred
162 | All About Chase Sapphire Preferred
161 | Teachers Can Fly Free Too With Monica Marino
160 | Success Story: Free Flights for Life with Andrew and Kiana Joyner
159 | Tips for Choosing the Right Tour Company for Your Family With Christine Sarkis
158 | Success Story: The 80/20 Rule Applied to Travel With Jesse Brown
157 | Tips for Traveling to Hawaii With Young Kids With Marcie Cheung
156 | 10 Romantic Getaways for Couples
155 | Why You Should NOT Buy Discounted Southwest Gift Cards
154 | Feeling Alone in Your Miles & Points Hobby? I've Got Some Tips
153 | Listener Questions Part 2: Companion Pass Southwest Card Offer & Timing, Costco, Devaluing Points & More
152 | Listener Questions Answered: Flying Southwest From a Non-Hub Airport, Having Enough Points, Chase Freedom Unlimited
151 | Success Story: Traveling to All 50 States With Amanda Sanfilippo
150 | Why You Should Not Be Intimidated to Visit US National Parks with Bryanna Royal
148 | Travel Trends for 2024
147 | Top Family US Destinations for 2024 with Lesli Peterson of 365 Atlanta Traveler
146 | Top International Destinations for 2024
145 | My 2023 Travel Rewards Savings Round-Up: 10 Free Trips to 8 Destinations
144 | How to Make Traveling the World Your Way of Life With Caroline Makepeace
143 | Using Your Points However You Want With Pam Howard
142 | The 1 Mistake 99 Percent of Travel Hackers Make
141 | Are You "Under" Traveling?
140 | Talking Travel Rewards With Brad Barrett of Choose FI
139 | My No 1 Airline Hack Revealed
138 | How to Keep Traveling When the Budget Is Tight
137 | The Latest on Maui Travel With Leanne Pletcher of Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau
136 | Why I Love the Chase Ink Business Cards
135 | Why No Assigned Seats Is Not as Bad as You Think
134 | Earning a Southwest Companion Pass for 2024-2025: What You Need to Know
133 | Success Story: How to Save $20,000 Flying Free for Travel Sports with Travis Boland
132 | Last-Minute Getaways Using Points
131 | Why You Need to Have Emergency Points
130 | Using Travel Rewards vs Discounts to Save as Much as Possible on Your Disney Vacation
129 | There's No Right Way to Use Your Points
128 | Southwest Elite Status: Is It Worth It?
127 | From Overwhelmed to Confident Using Travel Rewards With Brittany Gartner
126 | My Fly Free Formula REVEALED
125 | 5 Things I Wish I Did When First Starting in Travel Rewards
124 | Flying Free on Delta and Southwest with Team Member Lisa Whitlaw
123 | Travel Hacking 101
122 | Flying Southwest & Travel Tips with Corinne Crabtree
120 | How a Travel Rewards Newbie Flew Her Family to Florida and Cancun - Case Study with Trish Harpring
The Biggest Reason to Fly for Free I Never Thought of
119 | There's Something About San Diego: My Guide to This SoCal Gem
118 | Say Goodbye to Travel Stress! Mastering Mindset to Enjoy Your Next Vacation With Andra Erickson
117 | Europe Is Bonkers This Summer: What You Need to Know with The Tour Guy's Sean Finelli
116 | $5,000 Saved on a Universal Orlando Vacation: Case Study with Katie Blumhorst
115 | Thoughts on Disney's 2023 Changes: Annual Passes, Dining Plans and More!
114 | Take Better Travel Photos with Photographer Krista Payne
113 | How and Why to Create Flexible Travel Plans
112 | What to Do If You're Declined for a Credit Card
111 | Universal Studios Orlando 101
110 | Retired by 50 and Traveling the World with Chris Pisciotta
109 | Southwest Companion Pass, Capital One Venture X, Priority Pass & More in This Ask Lyn Anything Members-Only Q&A Sneak Peek
108 | All Your Questions About Families Fly Free Answered!
107 | Why You Probably Haven't Mastered Travel Rewards With Trevor & Jen Fiore
106 | Don't Make These Passport Mistakes
105 | Turks and Caicos: The Good and the Bad
104 | Veteran Tips From a Man Who's Taken 100+ Cruises: Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers
103 | 5 Ways to Simplify Your Travel Rewards Strategy
102 | Success Story: "Blessing Your Family With Travel" With Single Traveler Cheryl Claybrooks
101 | STOP! Don't Apply for a Southwest Card Until You Listen to THIS
100 | Planning Your Cruise on the Disney Wish With Doug of Rope Drop Radio
99 | But I Like Delta Better... What You're Saying No to When You Choose Another Airline Over Southwest
98 | Success Story: You Don't Know What You Don't Know With Michele Sharples
97 | Calling All Couponers: Turn Your Couponing Skills Into Free Vacations
96 | Insider Tips for Planning an Epic Hawaii Vacation with Jordan & Erica of Hawaii Vacation Guide
95 | 5 of the Most Common Mistakes With Travel Rewards in 2022
94 | Don't Put Off Travel! Success Story With Retiree Kay Wallingford
93 | 5 Tips to Plan Your 2023 Travels
92 | Not All Companion Passes Are Created Equal: Comparing Delta's and Alaska's to Southwest's
91 | Success Story: Flying Free With Young Kids & $10K Saved With Thea Cabanilla
90 | Disney Vacation Club: Buying Direct vs Resale With Chad of My DVC Points
89 | Disney World at Thanksgiving Trip Recap: Disney Vacation Club, Space 220, Genie+ and More!
88 | How to Boost Your Credit Score ASAP
87 | The Chase 5/24 Rule Explained!
86 | All About Capital One Venture X
85 | From Skeptical to 8X ROI in Free Travel With Families Fly Free Member Jerry Quinn
84 | Making Merry With Mickey: Holidays at Disney with Doug of Rope Drop Radio
83 | Get Your Cruise on! Top Cruising Tips With Sheri of Cruise Tips TV
BONUS: $7000+ Saved Flying Free as a Single Parent to College Visits, Hawaii, Yoga Retreats & More
82 | Flying Free Success Stories: How All Types of Families Are Traveling Beyond Their Wildest Dreams
81 | Success Story: How a Wealth Advisor Netted $7,000 in Travel Savings
80 | Chasing FI? An Inspiring Story of Flying Free While Achieving Financial Independence
79 | How to Earn a 2023-2024 Southwest Companion Pass
78 | Looking Great While Traveling: Travel Comfort & Style with Judith Gaton
77 | Success Story: How We Saved $7,700 Across 22 Free Flights! with Melissa Judd
76 | 5 Fun Halloween Getaways for the Spookiest Season!
75 | Disney Vacation Club: 3 Calculations That Convinced Me to Join!
74 | Colorado Rocks! Why Colorado Ranks as 1 of My Top Destinations for Families
73 | Slow-ER Travel: 4 Ways to Experience the Joy of Travel at a Slower Speed
72 | I Can't Believe It! How My Family Switched Entirely to Carry-ons
71 | New York City 2022: What's Going on in the Big Apple
70 | No Seat Assignments? How to Get the Best Seat on a Southwest Flight!
69 | Everything You Wanted to Know About Chase Sapphire Preferred
68 | Stop Applying for Too Many Travel Cards! There's a Much Simpler Way...
67 | First-Timer's Guide to Europe: Everything You Need to Know for a Smooth 1st Trip Across the Pond
66 | Most Common Questions I'm Asked About Families Fly Free
65 | Kauai for Families: Everything You Need to Know About Hawaii's "Garden Isle"
64 | Packing Like a Pro with Katie Pyle of OrganizingMoms.com
63 | You Can Fly Free Around School Schedules! How My Family Has Done It for Years
62 | Travel Chaos 2022: The Fun Begins...
61 | Where's the Nearest Starbucks? How to Quickly Get Comfy in New Destination
60 | What Does Travel in 2022 Look Like? Here's What You MUST Know!
59 | Your Small Business Can Entirely Fund Your Free Travels: Here's How
58 | Best Travel Cards, Southwest Companion Pass, Travel Insurance & More in This Ask Lyn Anything Q&A Session From Families Fly Free
57 | Top Accommodations for Pennies on the Dollar: Renting Other People's Timeshares
56 | Flying Free Is Amazing, But So Are These Other Side Benefits That Come With It
55 | How I Flew 5 People Free in 2021 With Amylee Udell|
54 | They Canceled My Flight! What to Do in This All-Too-Common Scenario
53 | 10 Creative Ways to Meet a Credit Card Minimum Spend
52 | Travel Lies: Dispelling the 7 Most Common Concerns About Flying Free
51 | You Can Have Abundant Travel! Here's the Right Mindset to Get You There With Jill Wright
50 | 5 Ways to Earn Southwest Points Fast & Before Year's End
BONUS EPISODE: We Saved $5,000 in 5 Months Flying 5 People Free With Cheryl F.
49 | Walt Disney World With Genie+ Thanksgiving 2021 Trip Report
BONUS EPISODE: Flying Free With a Family of 7 With Carlos & Angelica
48 | Flight Delays Be Gone! How to Avoid Delays During Busy Travel Periods Like School Breaks
47 | It's Totally Possible to Travel Free With a Family of 5 With Stephanie Antin
46 | The Ultimate Utah Road Trip & Best Western With Cami
45 | Why My Family Is Buying Annual Travel Insurance
44 | The "Game" of Flying Free With Families Fly Free Member Diane F.
43 | Yikes! Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights: Your Guide From a Mom's Perspective
42 | My Favorite Family Halloween Travel "Treat": Disneyland at Halloween
BONUS EPISODE: We Saved $4,500 on 1 Trip Taking My Extended Family to Hawaii With Mike J.
41 | Travel Tips From My Late Father Lost to COVID: "Everything for me is an adventure."
40 | Don't Get This Wrong! How to Properly Time Your Southwest Companion Pass
39 | Are You a 1-Vacation-a-Year Family? How to Shift From a Vacation Mindset to a Year-Round Travel Mindset
38 | They'll Never Forget the Memories You Make Together: 5 Priceless Reasons to Start Traveling More With Your Kids
37 | How My Family Got Started Flying Free
36 | The Scoop From Disneyland & Grand Californian Resort Summer 2021
35 | When Your Friends & Family Think You Travel TOO Much: It Happens to EVERYONE in This Hobby
34 | I Can't Find Any Good Deals! How to Find Travel Deals When Demand Is Bonkers
33 | Best Vehicles for a Family Road Trip That Allow You to Work From Anywhere with GMC
32 | The Quickest Way to Learn a Language Slowly: How I'm Learning Italian Inspired By My Travels
31 | Top 10 Mistakes People Make Flying Free
29 | Welcome to the Car Rental "Carpocalypse": How to Avoid Paying as Much as Your Mortgage
BONUS EPISODE: Even Advanced Travel Hackers Can Adopt a Simpler System & Benefit From Families Fly Free With Kristin P.
28 | Oh the Places We've Gone! My Family's Top 15 Bucket List Adventures Flying Free
27 | Earn Southwest Points Without Paying for Flights! 10 Ways to Boost Your Account
BONUS EPISODE: The Lifetime Impact of Free Travel for Your Family + "Snowbirding" FREE with Cathy S.
26 | All Your Questions Answered About Using Small Business Travel Cards to Fly Free with Zac Hood of Travel Freely
25 | Chase Sapphire Preferred, the "King" of Travel Cards: 10 Reasons to Add It to Your Wallet
BONUS EPISODE: The Priceless Benefit of Personal Help Flying Free with Krista Payne
24 | What It's Like to Travel to Hawaii in Spring 2021
23 | I Never Travel Without These! 7 of My Favorite Must-Have Travel Items
22 | Oahu Travel Guide: Local Tips From Amylee Udell
21 | Everything You Need to Know About Hiking With Mallory Moskowitz of Your Adventure Coach
20 | Insider Hacks to Save at Disney World With Vacation Planner Kelley Barker
19 | 5 Reasons to Make Friends With Chase Ultimate Rewards Points to Travel Free With Your Family
18 | You Need to Know This Before Visiting National Parks This Spring and Summer
17 | Please Don't Do This When Trying to Earn Your Southwest Companion Pass!
16 | What's the Cheapest Day to Fly? My Top Travel Hacks to Save on Airfare
15 | Ever Thought of Taking Your Kids on a Trip Without Your Spouse? Lee Huffman Explains the Benefits
14 | There's a BETTER Way to Use Miles & Points for Free Travel
13 | Disney Top Tips and Hacks with Leah Althiser of The Budget Mouse
12 | But I Don't WANT to Get Up Early! Tips for Traveling With Teens With Tamara Gruber
11 | The ONE Airline Perk That Makes Flying Free Easy for Families
10 | 5 Family-Friendly Vacation Destinations for 2021
9 | National Parks in Winter? Absolutely! Ash Nudd Explains Where to Go & What to Do
8 | The Hawaii Vacation of Your Dreams: How to Make It a Reality
7 | How in the World Do I Use Travel Credit Cards to Fly Free? A Beginners' Guide
6 | The Glory That Is Utah: Why This State Is One of My Favorites for Families Flying Free
5 | There IS a Best Airline If You Want to Fly Your Whole Family Free and It's...
4 | You Can Earn Free Travel While Holiday Shopping! Here's How...
3 | What It's Like to Stay in a Hotel During the Pandemic: Interview With Hilton's CleanStays Leader
2 | What It's Like to Travel With a Family During the COVID-19 Pandemic
1 | You Should Never "Pay" to Fly "Free"! Earning Frequent Flyer Miles Without Ever Setting Foot on a Plane