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In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Morgan—one of 10X Travel’s top award booking experts.
In addition to detailing her epic world travels, Morgan offers valuable insights into the art of award booking. She also gives her top tips for strategically redeeming points and miles, from minimizing taxes and fees to finding hidden award space and maximizing the value of your rewards.
Morgan and the team also share some practical advice on navigating award bookings, uncovering the best routes, and crafting memorable trips, including tips on booking around-the-world itineraries.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:31 Morgan’s Journey to Becoming an Award Booker
04:20 Award Booking Tips and Strategies
07:35 Challenges in Award Booking
14:44 Practicing Award Booking Skills
18:44 Morgan’s Personal Travel Experiences
23:37 Booking Flights Within Europe
24:00 Open Jaws and Flexibility
24:19 Maximizing Points and Lessons Learned
24:54 Understanding Stopovers and Rules
26:22 Booking Process and Backup Plans
28:58 Advice for Award Booking Service Users
30:39 Tips for Successful Award Bookings
35:15 Rewarding Experiences and Memorable Trips
37:57 Third-Party Search Tools and Favorite Routes
43:12 Final Thoughts
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