{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Wheelchairs, Layovers, and a Surprise Fare Drop With Matt Tasker","description":"From missed connections in Rome to surprise upgrades and baby sleep battles at 30,000 feet, this episode is a wild ride. Plus, our guest shares travel hacks that could shave serious money off your next big trip. \u2708\ufe0f This Week on Landings and Layovers After a short hiatus, we're back with an episode that\u2019s part travel therapy, part fare-hunter's dream, and 100% relatable if you\u2019ve ever had a flight\u2014or an entire trip\u2014go sideways. Highlights include: Marty\u2019s robotic wheelchair fiasco in Rome (and the business class seats that got away) Matthew\u2019s \u201cjust one more fight with the gate agents\u201d journey to Boston, Philly, and back with a toddler How one wrong gate, a missing stroller, and a helpful gate agent turned stress into success Marty\u2019s random encounter with The Points Guy himself (yes, really!) A killer fare to Southeast Asia\u2014starting at $700 round trip Our guest Matthew Tasker\u2019s pro tips on slashing train costs in London, navigating Asia like a local, and why high-speed rail might be your new favorite way to travel \ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Fare of the Week: Southeast Asia for Under $800 Thanks to our sponsor Notiflyr.com, we\u2019re spotlighting a stunner: LAX, NYC, BOS, SFO \u2192 Bangkok, Hanoi, KL, and more \u2014 $700\u2013800 round trip on Korean Air. \u2714\ufe0f Full service \u2714\ufe0f Stop in Seoul \u2714\ufe0f Free transit tour if you\u2019ve got a long layover \u2714\ufe0f Average savings: $300 If you're even thinking about Asia, jump on this one. [Add affiliate link] \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Guest Spotlight: Matthew Tasker Travel hacker. Videographer. 52 countries and counting. Matthew joins us from the South of France to share: How to actually cut your Heathrow-to-London train cost in half Why he ditched the idea of checked bags forever (and how to trick budget airlines with a convertible backpack) Why Japan still wins as his top destination, and how to get there cheaper than you think The secret to finding better fares: don't just change your dates, change your departure city Apps that make his travels smoother (and his daughter\u2019s plane spotting even more fun) \u2192 Bonus: Flighty, Flightradar24, and the plug adapter we didn\u2019t know we needed. \ud83d\udd27 Packing Picks & Travel Tools \u2714\ufe0f Convertible Backpack \u2013 Roller + backpack hybrid \u2714\ufe0f Pass-through USB charger \u2013 One outlet, multiple devices \u2714\ufe0f Flighty (iOS) \u2013 Real-time flight tracking meets trip planning \u2714\ufe0f Flightradar24 \u2013 Find that plane overhead before your toddler asks \u2192 Find all these in our Packing Picks gear list [Insert real link] \ud83d\udca1 Tips & Takeaways \ud83d\udee4\ufe0f Hack your Heathrow commute Stop at Hatton Cross or Hayes & Harlington, tap out\/in, and save a few pounds instantly. \ud83d\ude86 Rail > Air (sometimes) If the train is cheaper, faster, and less stressful\u2014ride it. Especially in France, Japan, and South Korea. \ud83c\udf10 Be flexible Change not just your dates and destination, but your origin city to unlock cheaper fares. \u2708\ufe0f Don\u2019t underestimate Asia With increased competition from airlines like Way and Chinese carriers, you can now fly from Europe to Asia for less than $300 one-way. \ud83d\udcac Be Part of the Journey Got a travel hack? Slide into our DMs @landingslayovers Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review\u2014it helps more folks find us. Want more fare drops? Sign up at Notiflyr.com \ud83d\udccd Tags #TravelHacks #BudgetTravel #WheelchairFail #AsiaFlights #LandingsAndLayovers #FlightyApp #HighSpeedRail #NotiflyrDeal #ParentingOnPlanes #PointsGuySighting ","author_name":"Landings and Layovers","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/540217","html":"