Virtual Seminar

June 21st, 2025

THE FTU IS FINALLY BACK, WITH A BRAND NEW FORMAT!

Since 2010, more than 20,000 people have attended Frequent Traveler University (FTU), making by far the most popular travel hacking seminar in the world. In addition, the FTU faculty contains some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Come join us at our FTU event on May 2-4, 2025, in sunny Dallas, Texas. You won’t want to miss this event, chock-full of learning and networking opportunities!

You’ll enjoy dozens of sessions for all skill levels hosted by over 35 speakers.

A new feature this year is select sessions and Fireside Chats, where you can hear from industry insiders from airlines, hotel programs, banks and other leaders.

Also new for this year is our Hybrid Keynote where a speaker holds a 20 minute educational session followed by a panel discussion about the session. The session concludes with bringing the audience in to the discussion.

Introducing – AN EVENING WITH FTU!

For the first time in history, we are hosting an add-on event called An Eventing with FTU. You’ll enjoy an action packed Saturday Evening event with surprise guests on stage, a charity auction and entertainment.

All the proceeds from An Evening with FTU will benefit the official FTU Charities

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, May 3, 2025

May 3rd, 2025 8:00am

Registration

May 3rd, 2025 8:45am

Opening Remarks

Speakers:

Tommy Danielsen

FTU

James Larounis

FTU

John Ryan

FTU

May 3rd, 2025 9:05am

AA Loyalty Points Workshop - Main Room

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

Speakers:

Tommy Danielsen

FTU

Bridget Blaise-Shamai

PointsYeah

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