Episode
Ep.24 - Bonus Points - Basic Economy is Basically Bad
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- High On Points
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- Oct 28, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 1052
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Summary
“Bonus Points” is the segment where I break down one topic related to points and miles. Listen in to improve your strategy and maybe learn something new! This weeks episode was inspired by 2 recent events where friends and family faced the consequences of booking a basic economy fare. It's all about why Basic Economy is generally a terrible idea for points and miles travelers and family travel.