FlyFreeMD

The Fly Free MD Podcast is a physician's guide to points & miles. Turn your everyday spending into free flights & hotel stays.

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@olsonplanner

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Ep 34: Tis the Companion Pass Season!

Would you like a friend or family member to fly free with you for the next 2 years? If so, now is your chance!

Full episode:
Apple: https://t.co/KGdGGJvdA5
Spotify: https://t.co/Ktu1cNu9ei

[FlyFreeMD @FlyFreeMD]

@jonmlee210 Thanks for reaching out!

I have not tried the CardPointers paid service yet, but it sounds like a big time (and money) saver! I’ll have to give it a try.

Thanks again for listening, the recommendation, and review!

[Stephanie @airport_girl]

Suddenly, I have a desire to plan a trip to Alaska.
(via @supercarblondie)

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Ep 32: Keeper Cards- Chase Ultimate Reward & Hotel Edition

Which cards are worth keeping year to year?

Bonus: the ultimate secret chase keeper card!

Full episode:
Apple: https://t.co/g9Gcqr9mLV
Spotify: https://t.co/XvQY59zWUf

[FlyFreeMD @FlyFreeMD]

@a_mneff Hang in there, as others have said, it does get better.

[FlyFreeMD @FlyFreeMD]

Ep 31: AmEx Platinum Changes & Loopholes

In this episode, I review some negative changes recently implemented making it harder to get the Platinum cards & some strategies to get around them.

Full show:
Apple: https://t.co/2syIUlC1wA
Spotify: https://t.co/EP6xgDNhd3

[FlyFreeMD @FlyFreeMD]

@Amber74353910 Thanks,

Yes, I hope to get back to it soon. I appreciate your encouragement!

[FlyFreeMD @FlyFreeMD]

So proud of my amazing wife who completed her 4th Ironman and qualified for the Ironman World Championship in Kona!

[Tyler Olson, EA @olsonplanner]

Because they spent over a decade to learn.

Because they made $12/hour for years (as physicians).

Because they put their training ahead of many valuable life goals.

Because they’re on call throughout their working years.

Because they advocate for us.

Because they save lives.

[FlyFreeMD @FlyFreeMD]

@amtravels3 Thompson Chicago

[FlyFreeMD @FlyFreeMD]

Our best Hyatt Globalist upgrade yet!

[FlyFreeMD @FlyFreeMD]

@AlmostJessica @jtrebach Great list, the Descent is among my all time favorites and Session 9 is very underrated!

[FlyFreeMD @FlyFreeMD]

@jtrebach

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@benwhitemd Critical care doc here, Internal Med Subspecialty unfortunately too broad, we got to be up there at the top with EM

[FlyFreeMD @FlyFreeMD]

Hyatt’s website and app has been down at least 5 hours now.

My Hyatt Concierge confirms it is a system wide issue. Advises to check every hour or so.

First airlines failures, now Hyatt…rough summer travel season so far!

[Jimmy Turner, MD @TPP_MD]

As I pulled my resident aside after a tough day doing regional anesthesia, I asked the same first question I always ask when I have clinical competency concerns,

“How are things at home?”

Most of the time the answer is “fine.”

This time the answer was “I have cancer.”

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Ep 28: Hilton's Big Bonuses

Aspire, Business, Surpass, & Honors Cards with elevated sign up bonuses giving both points & free night certificates. 30-90% cash back equivalent on your initial spending!

Full episode:
Apple: https://t.co/ELoEf2ntyD
Spotify: https://t.co/3g7yrbxAyt

[FlyFreeMD @FlyFreeMD]

How not to do credit card sign up bonuses:

[Jimmy Turner, MD @TPP_MD]

You know you’ve made it when Dave blocks you for pointing out 3 things he gets wrong:

1. Actively managed funds lose to passive index funds >90% of time

2. Planning on 13% returns isn’t smart

3. PSLF exists. Don’t eat Ramen to pay off debt that will be forgiven

#FinTwit