{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Million Miles, Budget Flights & European Rail Adventures","description":"  Welcome to Season 2 of Landings and Layovers! We\u2019re kicking things off with a deep dive into budget-friendly European travel and the latest airfare deals. Matt and Marty break down an incredible United Airlines sale to Europe with round-trip fares starting at just $427, plus a look at how low-cost carriers are reshaping transatlantic travel. We also welcome special guest MattNav, a European rail travel expert, to discuss how competition is making train travel cheaper, easier, and more accessible than ever before. Whether you're looking to earn a million miles, book an open-jaw ticket, or take advantage of new rail connections, this episode is packed with must-know travel hacks for 2025. What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode \ud83d\udd25 Featured Airfare Deal: United\u2019s Massive Europe Sale Flights from the U.S. to top European cities (Amsterdam, Barcelona, Rome, and more) starting at $427 round-trip. Origin cities across the U.S., including New York, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and more. Why budget airlines are forcing legacy carriers to drop prices\u2014and how you can benefit. New partnerships between Icelandair and Southwest making transatlantic travel seamless. \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Marty\u2019s Euro Bonus Million Mile Challenge How 900 travelers completed the 15-flight challenge to earn 1,000,000 miles. The most surprising countries with participants (including some "North Koreans"\u2014kind of). Why every single participant had to visit China (and how this reshaped mileage runs). \ud83d\ude86 European Rail Travel in 2025 with MattNav How rail competition is cutting train prices across Europe. New budget-friendly train options from Paris to Milan, Brussels, and beyond. Why traveling by train can be faster, easier, and even cheaper than flying. How to use airline miles for train tickets (and which airports have rail connections). \u2708\ufe0f Open-Jaw Tickets: The Ultimate Europe Hack Why flying into one city and out of another can be cheaper than a round-trip. Best open-jaw routes for U.S. travelers heading to Europe. How to book multi-city flights without paying extra fees. \ud83d\udca1 Top Travel Tips from the Episode The best airports with high-speed rail connections. New budget airlines expanding to long-haul routes. How to get cheap flights from the U.S. to Dubai and the Middle East. \ud83d\udd25 Episode Resources & Links \u2708\ufe0f Find this week\u2019s top flight deals: Notiflyr.com (Use promo code PODCAST for 20% off an annual subscription!) \ud83d\ude86 Learn more about rail travel in Europe: MattNav on YouTube \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Book cheap train tickets in Europe: Rail Europe | Trainline \ud83c\udfe8 Find budget-friendly hotels for your next trip: Booking.com \ud83d\udcb3 Best credit cards for earning miles: The Points Guy \ud83d\udcf2 Follow & Connect Join us for more travel insights and exclusive deals: Instagram: @LandingsAndLayovers Twitter: @LandingsLayovers Facebook: @LandingsAndLayoversPodcast YouTube: @LandingsLayovers \ud83c\udfa7 Don\u2019t Miss Out! \ud83d\udce9 Subscribe to Landings and Layovers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. \ud83d\udcac Leave us a review\u2014it helps more travelers discover the show! Until next time\u2014safe travels and see you in the next layover! \u2708\ufe0f\ud83d\ude86 ","author_name":"Landings and Layovers","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/540217","html":"