{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 34: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards (Conclusion)","description":"Today\u2019s Guest: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards After sharing his background and the exciting new things he\u2019s doing with Bilt Rewards in our last episode, we get a bit more personal with Richard Kerr this week. We\u2019ll talk about some of Richard\u2019s favorite award redemptions, a few spots he thinks you need to see, and a little bit about how he picks what beer to have with dinner when he\u2019s traveling. If you missed last week\u2019s episode, be sure to check that out for the first half of our interview with Richard.     Times of Note: 1:19 - We get into Richard\u2019s travel style. 4:08 - Let\u2019s go travel! 5:42 - Jeff\u2019s wife thinks he has the same problem. 7:37 - Richard\u2019s favorite redemption ever. 10:24 - Start slow or you\u2019ll always want to fly up front. 11:50 - Skipping the military charter to fly in style. 13:37 - Richard\u2019s favorite airline experiences. 14:08 - A crazy experience with Air India first class. 19:50 - Building a worldwide network of friends is an amazing benefit of travel. 24:12 - Coors Light and other things Richard likes to drink. 28:42 - Travel for festivals and Richard is a bi of an introvert? 31:07 - Richard\u2019s most interesting award redemption. 38:20 - A couple of places that Richard thinks everyone needs to see. 42:18 - Where to find Richard and Bilt Rewards online. 43:43 - Miles and Points with Pints! 44:40 - Citi Premier all-time high 80k offer. 50:32 - Rumored changes for the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve. 1:03:45 - Updates on the Point Debit Card. 1:05:24 - The new Hyatt Bonus Journeys promo. 1:07:20 - Hilton drops housekeeping unless requested. 1:10:07 - No elite lounge access at Hilton\u2019s new Signia brand. 1:12:02 - A very targeted Marriott promo. 1:13:51 - A Delta award fare sale to Central America. 1:15:11 - US blocks flights to Belarus. 1:16:48 - A very flexible change policy from Virgin Atlantic. 1:20:15 - The Tennessee On Me promo might be useful to some. 1:23:40 - Hawaii removes testing and quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers. 1:24:46 - US travel is still a mess - try international instead? 1:28:51 - The Miles &amp;amp; Pints Theme Song!     Relevant Links: &amp;nbsp;  Andaz Mayakoba &amp;nbsp; Our Point Debit Card Referral Link &amp;nbsp; Tennessee On Me &amp;nbsp; Straight To The Points     Richard Kerr Instagram - @kerrpoints Twitter - @kerrpoints   Bilt Rewards Bilt Rewards Bilt Card  Bilt Writeup in Travel On Points Facebook Group    Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)   Miles &amp;amp; Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles &amp;amp; Pints Swag Facebook - Miles &amp;amp; Pints &amp;nbsp; Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints ","author_name":"Miles &amp; Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/milesandpints.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/19754255\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/107010464"}