Families Fly Free

Want to make more family travel memories without breaking the bank? Longtime travel journalist Lyn Mettler shares her top tips to help families quickly and easily travel for less using rewards points and inspires you with ideas of where to travel on your next vacation.

184 | The Problem With Opening Too Many Travel Cards
Apr 17, 2025 – 24:42
183 | London Trip Top 5 Travel Tips
Apr 10, 2025 – 39:14
182 | Does Costco Fit Into a Travel Rewards Strategy? Let's Break It Down
Apr 1, 2025 – 05:38
181 | Turn Your Tax Bill Into Travel Rewards
Mar 26, 2025 – 26:40
180 | How to STILL Fly Your Southwest Bags Free + Other Questions About Southwest's Changes
Mar 18, 2025 – 23:49
179 | Southwest Airlines Ends Free Checked Bags + Other MAJOR Changes: What You Need to Know...
Mar 11, 2025 – 37:56
BONUS | Is Southwest's Surprise Reduction in Points Earned on Flights a Big Deal?
Mar 5, 2025 – 11:11
178 | The Benefits of Banking With Chase for Travel Rewards
Mar 4, 2025 – 28:34
177 | What Travel Rewards ACTUALLY Is Versus What You Think It Is
Feb 26, 2025 – 31:55
176 | The Latest on Southwest Airlines' Changes Coming Soon
Feb 19, 2025 – 33:20
175 | The Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access
Feb 11, 2025 – 31:36
174 | Success Story: Flying Free for Travel Sports with Amy Heffern
Feb 6, 2025 – 28:46
173 | Shhh... 5 Things They Don't Want You to Know About Travel Rewards
Jan 28, 2025 – 28:03
172 | Dave Ramsey and Travel Rewards
Jan 14, 2025 – 22:32
171 | My 2024 Travel Rewards Savings Round-Up: $11,000 on 6 Trips
Jan 7, 2025 – 44:30
170 | Success Story: Prioritizing Travel Despite Reduced Finances With Michele Holmes
Dec 24, 2024 – 34:22
169 | Top 5 Things to Know About Travel in 2025
Dec 11, 2024 – 26:19
168 | Aren't 2 Southwest Companion Passes Better Than 1?
Nov 21, 2024 – 21:45
167 | Maximizing Travel Rewards Efficiency With Jon Gombola
Nov 5, 2024 – 41:16
166 | How My Motto "Just Keep Checking" Can Help You Save & Travel Better
Oct 29, 2024 – 16:52
165 | Southwest Just Announced These BIG Changes: My Thoughts and Analysis
Sep 27, 2024 – 28:50
164 | No More Assigned Seats? My Thoughts on Southwest's Big Change
Aug 30, 2024 – 29:16
163 | Highest Ever Offer for Chase Ink Business Preferred
Aug 19, 2024 – 27:20
162 | All About Chase Sapphire Preferred
Jun 6, 2024 – 57:01
161 | Teachers Can Fly Free Too With Monica Marino
May 7, 2024 – 17:57
160 | Success Story: Free Flights for Life with Andrew and Kiana Joyner
May 1, 2024 – 46:34
159 | Tips for Choosing the Right Tour Company for Your Family With Christine Sarkis
Apr 18, 2024 – 36:44
158 | Success Story: The 80/20 Rule Applied to Travel With Jesse Brown
Apr 9, 2024 – 36:08
157 | Tips for Traveling to Hawaii With Young Kids With Marcie Cheung
Apr 2, 2024 – 36:41
156 | 10 Romantic Getaways for Couples
Mar 26, 2024 – 31:14
155 | Why You Should NOT Buy Discounted Southwest Gift Cards
Mar 19, 2024 – 10:34
154 | Feeling Alone in Your Miles & Points Hobby? I've Got Some Tips
Mar 5, 2024 – 11:45
153 | Listener Questions Part 2: Companion Pass Southwest Card Offer & Timing, Costco, Devaluing Points & More
Feb 27, 2024 – 20:49
152 | Listener Questions Answered: Flying Southwest From a Non-Hub Airport, Having Enough Points, Chase Freedom Unlimited
Feb 20, 2024 – 32:53
151 | Success Story: Traveling to All 50 States With Amanda Sanfilippo
Feb 13, 2024 – 32:44
150 | Why You Should Not Be Intimidated to Visit US National Parks with Bryanna Royal
Feb 6, 2024 – 44:42
148 | Travel Trends for 2024
Jan 23, 2024 – 21:56
147 | Top Family US Destinations for 2024 with Lesli Peterson of 365 Atlanta Traveler
Jan 16, 2024 – 51:55
146 | Top International Destinations for 2024
Jan 9, 2024 – 26:03
145 | My 2023 Travel Rewards Savings Round-Up: 10 Free Trips to 8 Destinations
Jan 2, 2024 – 17:19
144 | How to Make Traveling the World Your Way of Life With Caroline Makepeace
Dec 26, 2023 – 50:04
143 | Using Your Points However You Want With Pam Howard
Dec 19, 2023 – 26:18
142 | The 1 Mistake 99 Percent of Travel Hackers Make
Dec 12, 2023 – 18:01
141 | Are You "Under" Traveling?
Dec 5, 2023 – 18:42
140 | Talking Travel Rewards With Brad Barrett of Choose FI
Nov 28, 2023 – 47:02
139 | My No 1 Airline Hack Revealed
Nov 21, 2023 – 15:46
138 | How to Keep Traveling When the Budget Is Tight
Nov 14, 2023 – 28:17
137 | The Latest on Maui Travel With Leanne Pletcher of Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau
Nov 11, 2023 – 31:32
136 | Why I Love the Chase Ink Business Cards
Oct 31, 2023 – 27:45
135 | Why No Assigned Seats Is Not as Bad as You Think
Oct 24, 2023 – 11:59