Our Airport Lounge Obsession

Award Travel 101

Award Travel 101 moderator, digital nomad and foodie Anthony Cave talks with Mike about his background, what got him into award travel and how he found living a nomadic life was more cost effective and fulfilling.
Later on Mike and Anthony discuss their love of airport lounges, their most/least favorites and the best ways to access them.
Links to news and topics discussed:

• Flying Blue status match for U.S. residents
• Alaska status match until the end of 2025
• Chase Freedom Flex Q3 Bonus Categories
• More Escape Lounges Join Priority Pass
• Spacious Delta One Lounge at JFK T4 is Open
• Capital One Lounge Coming to JFK
• Strawberry Hotels Summer Pass
• Qatar Airlines Card

Best Lounge Cards:

• Chase United Club- Best for Star Alliance fliers plus some great perks
• Citi AAdvantage Executive - Best for oneworld fliers

Where to Find Us

1. The Free 110k+ member Award Travel 101 Community.
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