Some of our favorite trips nearly never happened! This episode is exposing the 10xTravel team's biggest travel close calls, near misses, and last-minute saves.

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From a honeymoon flight that was canceled just weeks before departure to weather disruptions, repositioning flight risks, missed opportunities, and last-minute award booking victories, these stories highlight the realities of points and miles travel and what it takes to recover when things don't go according to plan.

Tune in and get ready to learn some valuable lessons on flexibility, backup plans, and staying calm when travel chaos strikes.


Original Episodes From This Episode:

• Episode 41: 2024 in Review: Points Wins, Mistakes, and 2025 Goals
• Episode 56: Wild Award Wins: Our Most Unexpected Points & Miles Successes
• Episode 59: Underrated Travel Destinations You Can Book With Points & Miles
• Episode 68: Travel Emergencies: How Points & Miles Can Save the Day
• Episode 70: Last-Minute Family Travel with Points: Ryan’s Real-World Strategies
• Episode 74: Are Repositioning Flights Worth It? Risks, Rewards, and Real Stories

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