FTU Virtual Seminar September 26, 2026
Frequent Traveler University is holding a FTU Virtual Seminar on September, 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 September 26, 2026. Schedule, speakers, and topics subject to change. The cutoff to register for the event is Friday, September 25, 2026 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, September 26, 2026
September 26, 2026 8:15am
Welcome Remarks
Speakers:
FTU
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Join Keith Van for a live look at five powerful but often-overlooked Seats.aero features that can help you uncover award availability, build smarter alerts, and find better ways to use your points.
Speakers:
Seats.aero
September 26, 2026 9:15am
Meet Rove 2.0: More Ways to Earn, More Ways to Travel
You thought you knew Rove, but Rove 2.0 has arrived. Join Carissa Rawson for a live walkthrough of the new Rove app, Rove Dining, instant-earn gift cards, and other new ways to earn and use Rove Miles.
Speakers:
Rove
September 26, 2026 10:00am
Travel Smarter with Ben’s Big Deal: More Value, Better Trips
Join Ben Komenkul, founder of Ben’s Big Deal, for a live look at how he combines credit card rewards, elite status, cash deals, and award redemptions to unlock better travel for less.
Speakers:
Ben''s Big Deal
Tickets
Members $25 FREE
Non - Members $25 FREE
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