Introducing Frequent Traveler University Advanced Newport Beach California!

As many of you know, I help put on the series of Frequent Traveler University events throughout the year. If you haven’t attended an event before, see my post here on why you should!

So far this year we’ve had:

• FTU Advanced in San Diego
• FTU Advanced in Dallas
• FTU in Dallas

Upcoming we’ll have:

• FTU Advanced in Washington DC in August
• FTU Advanced in Dallas in September

Now, we’re announcing the next in the series — Frequent Traveler University Advanced in Newport Beach, CA from December 4 – 6, 2015.

Confirmed speakers include:

– Matthew Klint (Live and Let’s Fly)
– Stefan Krasowski (Rapid Travel Chai)
– Tahsir Ahsan (Bengali Miles Guru)
– Greg Davis-Kean (Frequent Miler)
– Omar Zaman (Travel Summary)

Here’s the preliminary set of topics to be discussed:

— Award Booking on American Airlines
— Award Booking on United Airlines
— Award Booking on Other Airlines (Delta, Alaska, Avios, etc.)
— Using KVS Tool & Expert Flyer to Search for Fares and Availability (fare construction)
— Maximize your spending (beyond Bluebird)
— Maximizing Hotel Loyalty Programs and Promotions
— Visas, OTAs, Car Rentals, ATMs, and More Tips for International Travel
— Advanced booking techniques for revenue tickets

For the $250 ticket, here’s what is included:

• Access to sessions on both Saturday and Sunday
• Open bar cocktail event on Friday
• Buffet breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
• Three-course lunch on Saturday and Sunday
• Internet access in the event space
• Reduce resort fee of $10
• Complimentary parking on-site

We’ve negotiated a nightly rate of $179 at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, which you can book here. You can also book a ticket to the event itself here.