Wheelchairs, Layovers, and a Surprise Fare Drop With Matt Tasker
About this episode
This episode features travel stories and hacks from guest Matt Tasker, including fare deals and experiences during flights.
From missed connections in Rome to surprise upgrades and baby sleep battles at 30,000 feet, this episode is a wild ride. Plus, our guest shares travel hacks that could shave serious money off your next big trip. ✈️ This Week on Landings and Layovers After a short hiatus, we're back with an episode that's part travel therapy, part fare-hunter's dream, and 100% relatable if you've ever had a flight—or an entire trip—go sideways. Highlights include: Marty's robotic wheelchair fiasco in Rome (and the business class seats that got away) Matthew's "just one more fight with the gate agents" journey to Boston, Philly, and back with a toddler How one wrong gate, a missing stroller, and a helpful gate agent turned stress into success Marty's random encounter with The Points Guy himself (yes, really!) A killer fare to Southeast Asia—starting at $700 round trip Our guest Matthew Tasker's pro tips on slashing train costs in London, navigating Asia like a local, and why high-speed rail might be your new favorite way to travel 🏷️ Fare of the Week: Southeast Asia for Under $800 Thanks to our sponsor Notiflyr.com , we're spotlighting a stunner: LAX, NYC, BOS, SFO → Bangkok, Hanoi, KL, and more —…
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