FTU Virtual Seminar February 14
TFrequent Traveler University is holding a FTU Virtual Seminar on February 14, 2026. Enjoy live and pre-recorded lectures including live Q&A with our speakers.
The event begins at 8:15 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on February 14. Schedule, speakers, and topics subject to change. The cutoff to register for the event is Friday, February 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM (PST).
Confirmed Speakers
(with more to come)
Ryan Smith
Upgraded Points
Bridget Blaise-Shamai
PointsYeah
Tommy Danielsen
FTU
Clint Henderson
The Points Guy
Andrew Kunesh
Upgraded Points
What you will learn at FTU Dallas
- Miles Beyond: Lessons from Spending 23 Million Miles in the Sky
- Is Elite Status Still Worth it in 2025?
- Status Matches: How To Maximize Them and Get Treated Like a King
- Award Travel Booking 101: Tools and Tips to Travel in First
- Traveling on a Shoestring: Rewards Without Credit Cards
- From Slots to Suites: Mastering Casino Loyalty Programs
- How to GoWild: The Frontier GoWild Pass Uncovered
- Insider Access: A Journalist’s View of the Airline Industry
- Mistake Fares: Where and How To Find Them
- Newbie to Guru: A Beginner’s Guide to Points and Miles
- Data-Driven Travel: What Analytics Tell Us About Loyalty Programs
- Female Perspectives in Travel: Overcoming Challenges
- Disney for Less: How to Hack the Happiest Place on Earth
- The Ultimate AA Loyalty Points bootcamp
- Casino Comps: How to Hit the Jackpot with Comps, Suites, and More
- Breaking into First Class: Strategies for Premium Travel
- Behind the Points: The Art and Science of Loyalty Program
- The Future of Travel Rewards: What Savvy Travelers Need to Know
- Off-Peak Secrets: How to Travel During Off-Season for Less
- Turning Layovers into Getaways: Maximizing Stopovers
- The Storyteller’s Journey: Exploring the World Through a Travel Journalist’s Lens
- AI and Loyalty Programs: How Technology is Changing Rewards
- Post-Pandemic Perks: How Travel Rewards Have Changed
- Luxury for Less: Mastering Suite Upgrades and Perks
- Maximizing Miles, Minimizing Spend: The Art of Travel Hacking
- Every Country, Every Culture: Lessons from a Global Journey
- …and more!
Saturday, February 14, 2026
February 14, 2026 8:15am
Welcome Remarks
Speakers:
FTU
February 14, 2026 8:30am
Introduction to Gift Cards and Manufactured Spending
Speakers:
Points Travel Festival
February 14, 2026 9:15am
Alaska or American: Which Elite Status to Pursue in 2026
Speakers:
Professor of Points / The Points Analyst
February 14, 2026 10:00am
What to Expect Getting Started with Buying Groups
Speakers:
Buying Group Gurus
The AA Loyalty Points Workshop will be an amazing opportunity to improve or learn about hacks for the largest airline in the U.S. We will also be able to hear info about the program from Bridget Blaise- Shamai, the former head of the AAdvantage program
Tickets
Members $25 FREE
Non-Members $25
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