Shawn has to get to Hong Kong and the choice is uglier than it should be: premium economy nonstop or Philippine Airlines through Manila on an angled seat, because the last minute Cathay Pacific first class trick that worked for years is gone. We also get into why renewing a Chinese visa is still a pain, the intra-Asia award secret everyone planning a trip should know, and the one Seoul airport you want to fly into. Then Benji has us rethinking IHG Diamond, the top tier almost nobody has and hotels actually honor. Plus T-Mobile is giving away ten prizes of one million Atmos miles each and you do not need to be a customer, which leads to the full story of the time Mark won Arby's in Hawaii, surprise tax bill and all. And McDonald's just closed a loophole that says a lot about how rewards programs really work. Premium economy or Manila? Vote in the comments.
Episode Guide:
0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
0:27 The Accidental Golf Podcast
4:33 Renewing a Chinese Visa Is Still a Pain
5:35 Premium Economy or Philippine Airlines to Hong Kong?
8:01 Cathay Pacific, the One That Got Away
11:10 Intra-Asia Awards Are Wide Open
12:13 The $500 Tokyo to Seoul Problem (and the Gimpo Tip)
14:57 Melio: $230 Gift Card After a $500 Payment
15:39 Why IHG Diamond Is Underrated
20:38 Shutdowns, Status Matches & Looking Over Your Shoulder
22:46 Win 1 Million Atmos Miles From T-Mobile
24:09 The Arby's in Hawaii Story (and the Surprise Tax Bill)
27:58 A Free 25K Companion Cert on the Summit Card
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