$200,000 for 40 Hotel Stays: The Wildest Travel Promotion Ever

$200,000 for 40 Hotel Stays: The Wildest Travel Promotion Ever

This week on Landings and Layovers, we cover everything from government-mandated flight chaos to one of the boldest hotel promotions ever attempted.

Marty breaks down the recent air traffic control disruptions, what travelers are actually entitled to when flights get canceled, and how airline agreements affect your rerouting options.

Then we're joined by Sten Christiansen, an attorney by day, elite-status traveler by night, who spent roughly $35,000 flying around the world to stay at 40 different hotel brands in one summer… and won a $200,000 prize in the process.

From ordering 25 cheeseburgers to hit minimum spend requirements to flying nine hours for a single hotel night, this is a masterclass in loyalty strategy, risk tolerance, and pure travel insanity.

We also wrap with this week's Fare of the Week (DFW & major US cities to Riyadh under $900 roundtrip) and our Acronym of the Week: ATCSCC.

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Looking Back to Leap Ahead: What 2025 Taught Us About Travel

Looking Back to Leap Ahead: What 2025 Taught Us About Travel

In this reflective year-end wrap-up, Marty and Matthew talk through everything 2025 threw at travelers—from new airline plays and loyalty shakeups to surprise wins, frustrating fare rules, and the gea...

4 Feb 1h 10min

Luxury Travel on a Budget: Hotel Loyalty Secrets with Ben Komenkul

Luxury Travel on a Budget: Hotel Loyalty Secrets with Ben Komenkul

From free suite upgrades to turning daily spending into first-class flights, this episode is a crash course in making luxury travel accessible — even on a budget. ✈️ Fare of the Week: SAS Deals to Eu...

29 Jul 202556min

Turkish Airlines' Wild Ride, JetBlue's 25-Stop Hustle, and First Class with Meyy

Turkish Airlines' Wild Ride, JetBlue's 25-Stop Hustle, and First Class with Meyy

✈️ 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....

22 Jul 20251h 1min

Flying Far, Earning Big, and Traveling With Teens

Flying Far, Earning Big, and Traveling With Teens

From Vegas to Vietnam for $700? Plus: JetBlue's Insane Promo and Traveling With Teens 🎟️ Fare of the Week (Sponsored by Notiflyr.com) Las Vegas → Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City on Korean Air | ~$700–8...

15 Jul 20251h 1min

Flying Solo, Flying Smart: Women's Travel Tips, Airline Mishaps & Vancouver to Aruba Fare Deals

Flying Solo, Flying Smart: Women's Travel Tips, Airline Mishaps & Vancouver to Aruba Fare Deals

From springbok biltong and A380 landings to navigating the world solo as a woman, this episode packs in travel chaos, comedy, and a whole lot of smart advice. 🧳 This Week on Landings and Layovers We...

17 Jun 202550min

Wheelchairs, Layovers, and a Surprise Fare Drop With Matt Tasker

Wheelchairs, Layovers, and a Surprise Fare Drop With Matt Tasker

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 nex...

8 Jun 20251h 34min

Million Miles, Budget Flights & European Rail Adventures

Million Miles, Budget Flights & European Rail Adventures

Welcome to Season 2 of Landings and Layovers! We're kicking things off with a deep dive into budget-friendly European travel and the latest airfare deals. Matt and Marty break down an incredible Unite...

18 Feb 202549min

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