About this episode
?? Landings and Layovers | Season 2, Episode 5 ? Hosted by Matt Fleischman & Marty Paz ? Quick Note Since we recorded, the Turkish Airlines million-mile promotion has been suspended without notice. Still, the strategies, planning, and points talk are timeless—so we're keeping the conversation going. ?? Fare of the Week: NYC to Eastern Europe for Under $500 LOT Polish Airlines is slinging serious deals: roundtrip flights from New York to multiple Eastern European cities—Krakow, Sofia, Vilnius, and more—for under $500. In some cases, closer to $400. Lufthansa is matching some fares, too. ? Fly into smaller, often overlooked cities ? Valid for: July, Sept–Dec 2025, and Feb 2026 ? Book direct or via a Star Alliance partner for mileage bonuses ? Status Games: JetBlue vs. Turkish Airlines We dive into JetBlue's 25-destination challenge (25 cities = 350K points + 25 years of elite status) and compare it to the recently suspended Turkish Airlines Million Mile Contest, which required touching down on six continents in four months. ? Key comparisons: Turkish Airlines required everything to route through Istanbul Minimum spend to qualify? $3,000+ Turkish miles expire after 3 years (ouch) JetBlue's challenge? Easier, shorter, and lets you fly domestic or Caribbean ?? Building a run? We're helping listeners with itinerary planning for both challenges and future promos. ? Interview Spotlight: Meyy on Flying First (Without Flying Broke) Meet Meyy, a cardiovascular professional and mileage master who's flown over 500,000 miles — 95% of them in first or business class. He shared how he's unlocked luxury cabins with smart strategies, including: Booking American Airlines First for 25K Etihad miles Turning an Oman Air downgrade into a surprise Air France La Première experience Stacking reroutes: 3 canceled flights ? Singapore Business Class for 60K points
