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Departure Digest

Departure Digest is your 3x weekly, 5-minute travel voice memo. Think of it as the voice memo your savviest travel friend would send. We break down airline news, hotel updates, travel deals, and points strategies that actually matter. We'll help you avoid the expensive mistakes airlines and hotels hope you make. Clear enough for beginners, sharp enough for pros.

Created by travel experts trusted by The Points Guy, CNBC, CNN, The New York Times, The New York Post, and more.

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41 episodes
a few times a week
Avg 4 min
English

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Wednesday · 4 min
I Made an Expensive Travel Mistake. Please Don’t Do What I Did
Robert De Niro’s Nobu resort has a $3,500-a-night tent
Monday · 4 min
United Just Made First Class a Little More Basic
Plus, the easiest way into Monkey Bar in NYC
October 30 · 4 min
Delta Wants You to Talk to AI. Here’s How to Get a Human Instead
Plus, an airport parking reminder and when travel insurance is worth buying
October 28 · 4 min
How to Spend 48 Hours in Miami
Plus, Delta freebies for NYC Marathon weekend
October 26 · 4 min
The Weird Flights You Didn’t Know Existed: Fifth Freedom Routes
You can now book Airbnbs through Amex Travel, and Airbnb bans checkout chores
October 23 · 4 min
The Second Honeymoon: Use Points for the Trip You Really Want
Plus, business class to Europe in 2027 from 43k points
October 21 · 4 min
What Can You Actually Take Home From Business Class?
Also, how to save on your next Disney trip
October 19 · 4 min
Southwest Revamps Its Loyalty Program, Delta One Gets Fancier
Airfare dropped after you booked? Here's how to claim the difference
October 16 · 4 min
A New Airline Rule Could Cost You a Free Hotel After a Delay
You can now book JetBlue’s new first class from $249 one way
October 14 · 4 min
How to Fly Business Class for the First Time
Plus, an all-you-can-cruise pass
October 12 · 4 min
How We Booked a Flight to Europe for $300 Round Trip
Plus, Amex's biggest Centurion Lounge expansion yet
October 9 · 5 min
A $3K Flight to Florida With Caviar, Champagne, and an $800 Dopp Kit
Delta will now check a case of wine for free on flights out of Northern California
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October 7 · 4 min
The Fight Over In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Heating Up
United is targeting Delta and American elites with a petty new status match
October 5 · 4 min
Why You Can’t Book That Award Seat (Yet)
American’s app can now stalk the seat map for you
October 2 · 4 min
Alaska Airlines Is Getting a Major Glow-Up
Glamping is everywhere. But is it worth $300 a night?
September 30 · 4 min
Your Monthly DoorDash Credit Just Got Bigger
Also, you can access airport spas, private suites, and more
September 28 · 4 min
How to Get 2,500 Miles When Your Bag Is Late
You don’t have to be retired to get AARP travel discounts
September 25 · 4 min
Are We Entering a New Golden Age of Cruising?
Plus, Bilt points can now transfer to Amtrak Guest Rewards
September 23 · 4 min
How to Get a Free Fifth Night at a Hotel With Points
Under 25? Here's how to avoid young-driver rental fees
September 21 · 4 min
The Secret to Getting a Free Hotel Upgrade
Plus, the hotel thermostat trick every traveler needs to know

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