Frequent Traveler University hosted a FTU Signature event on November 12-13, 2022, in sunny Orange County, California.
Confirmed Speakers
Stefan Krasowski
Rapid Travel Chai
Matthew Klint
Live and Let’s Fly
Senitra Horbrook
Credit Cards Editor, The Points Guy
Grant Thomas
Travel with Grant
Kevin Song
Chris Carley
Eye of the Flyer
Ben Komenkul
Ben’s Big Deal
Maricris Palentinos
Finesse Traveler
Tommy Danielsen
Founder of the FTU
Carissa Rawson
Just Plane Points
Educational Sessions Schedule
Please note that all session times/topics/speakers are subject to change.
Saturday, November 12, 2022
| Time | Speaker | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-9:30am | General Session | Welcome Back FTU | Room 1 |
| 9:45am-10:45am | Senitra Horbrook | The Best Travel Benefits and the Credit Cards that Help You Get Them | Room 1 |
| Grant Thomas | Vacasa Vacation Rentals | Room 2 | |
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Chris Carley | Is Delta the LA Airline Now? | Room 1 |
| Matthew Klint | Adventure Travel – 141 Countries and Counting | Room 2 | |
| 12:00pm-1:30pm | Lunch | ||
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | Carissa Rawson | Qatar Qsuites and Hyatt Globalist Are Fine, But Travelzoo is Where It’s At | Room 1 |
| Maricris Palentinos | Southwest Companion Pass: Earning, Maximizing, Redeeming | Room 2 | |
| 2:45pm-3:45pm | Matthew Klint | Star Alliance Showdown: Air Canada Aeroplan vs United MileagePlus | Room 1 |
| Grant Thomas | Cancel and Rebook Strategies for Airlines and Hotels | Room 2 | |
| 4:00pm-5:00pm | Panel | What Points to Use When and Why, moderated by Stefan Krasowski | Room 1 |
Sunday, November 13, 2022
| Time | Speaker | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-9:45am | Senitra Horbrook | Booking Bucket List Destinations with Points and Miles | Room 1 |
| 10:00am-10:45am | Ben Komenkul | Try as You Might, Hyatt Will Eventually Hook You | Room 1 |
| 11:00am-11:45am | Kevin Song | American Airlines AAdvantage and Loyalty Points | Room 1 |
| 12:00pm-12:45pm | Shabbir Hakim | Current State of Gift Cards and Fuel Points | Room 1 |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm | Lunch | Room 1 | |
| 2:00pm-5:00pm | Optional | Fun at Boomers Irvine (purchase your own ticket) |
FTU Signature Event
Enjoy our most popular event! This weekend-long event provides access to all sessions on Saturday and Sunday, as well as breakfast and lunch on both days. An optional welcome party for Friday night is included for the first 75 people that sign up.
Saturday Night Bowling Party!
Keep the good times going after the learning sessions end Saturday. Join us for an evening of bowling and fun. FREE for current FTU Online Members. Tickets include bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and soda.
Optional Sunday Social Event
Following the close of FTU on Sunday, optionally join us at for games, go karts, mini golf and more next door at Boomers Irvine. We’ll go until the last flight departs.
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