In this episode of Landings and Layovers, hosts Matthew Fleischman and Marty Paz sit down with travel expert Emilia Rutigliano to discuss how to prepare children for independent travel. Emilia shares valuable tips from her experience speaking at Chicago Seminars, highlighting key steps to set kids up for success as they navigate the world of frequent flyer miles, travel credit cards, and the importance of early travel education.

Episode Highlights:

• Starting Young: Emilia emphasizes the importance of opening frequent flyer accounts for kids early on and teaching them how to accumulate miles.
• Travel Credit Cards: Learn how to introduce your children to travel credit cards at the right age to maximize points and rewards.
• Chicago Seminars Insights: Emilia recaps her presentation, focusing on how Generation Z can best prepare for independent travel through strategic planning.
• Family Travel Hacks: Tips on how to make family trips stress-free, including Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, and smart packing strategies.
• Fare of the Week: Find out about an amazing roundtrip fare from Los Angeles to Honolulu for just $197 on Delta Airlines.

Key Takeaways:

• Get kids started early with frequent flyer accounts and educate them on travel perks.
• The right credit cards and reward programs can set teens up for a lifetime of affordable travel.
• Family travel can be fun and hassle-free with the right preparation.

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