TPG Talks episode two: The hottest loyalty programs you aren’t using — but should be
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Joining us for episode two of ‘TPG Talks’ was TPG’s Director of Travel Content Summer Hull. We went through several loyalty programs that provide tremendous value yet still continue to fly under the radar. If you want to fly to Hawaii for 7,500 miles or find hotels bookable with points almost anywhere you travel, you want to be sure to catch the replay of this week’s episode.
Show notes:
- 6:55 – Turkish Miles & Smiles Program
- 16:20 – All Nippon Airways (ANA) Mileage Club Program
- 28:05 – Iberia Avios Program
- 37:15 – Choice Hotels Program
- 45:50 – Other Programs to Consider
Follow on reading and important links:
Turkish Miles & Smiles: Why you should care about the hottest frequent flyer program of 2020
Maximize Amex transfer bonus for incredible business and first-class redemptions to Japan
One-Way Awards on American Airlines Bookable Using Iberia Avios
Sign up for a free Choice Hotels elite status match
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