2025 Points & Miles Recap: Top Trends from the 10xTravel Community

2025 was anything but boring for points and miles. In this episode, the 10xTravel team reflects on the biggest wins, losses, and debates that dominated the 10xTravel Facebook Group this past year. From controversial airline changes to once-in-a-lifetime wins, the community had a lot to say - and not everyone agreed. You'll hear community takes on: Southwest’s major changes and why travelers are divided ANA ending its legendary Round the World award The actual state of points and miles What a 1 million point win actually means in real travel value How travelers are adjusting strategies for 2026 This episode is part reflection, part debate, and part reality check for anyone planning to use points and miles in 2026 and beyond. In this episode: 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:52 Year-End Reflections and Favorite Changes in Points and Miles 09:27 Crazy Things Done for Points and Miles 16:53 Is the Credit Card Points and Miles Game Dying? 26:47 Navigating Facebook Algorithms for Travel Deals 27:23 Maximizing Virgin Atlantic Miles 28:29 Planning a Round the World Trip 31:41 Winning a Million Points Giveaway 34:16 Strategies for Earning Hyatt Globalist Status 40:14 Southwest Airlines Policy Changes 48:08 Wrapping Up 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026 Links and Resources from this Episode: Take Our Free Points and Miles Course New To Points and Miles? Listen to Episodes 1-6 of the podcast Our Best Credit Cards List (Updated Monthly) My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place Let us book your next award flight for you Upgrade your next stay with our Luxury Hotel Program Get free, personalized advice on choosing your next card 10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member today Join us at an upcoming Meetup Stay Connected: Join our Community: 10xTravel Insiders

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2025 Points & Miles Recap: Top Trends from the 10xTravel Community is an episode from Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel by 10xTravel.

This episode is 00:52:03 long.

This episode was published on Dec 31, 2025.

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