Airlines Are Using AI Against You — Here's How to Win Anyway w/ Zach Griff

Airlines Are Using AI Against You — Here's How to Win Anyway w/ Zach Griff

June 30, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 296

About this episode

Zach Griff discusses how to maximize travel rewards and use AI to your advantage in the travel industry.

Travel has never felt more expensive, more confusing, or more designed to wear you down. The good news? You don't have to be a full-time points hacker to save on your next trip. In this episode, founder of From the Tray Table Zach Griff breaks down how you can start maximizing your travel rewards (including the opportunities most people aren't aware of). You'll learn when to book for the best deals, how to earn points faster, and when to redeem them. Plus, find out how to use AI to your advantage before the airlines use it against you. Topics discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:25) Zach's entrepreneurial journey (03:36) The Points Guy to From the Tray Table (08:20) Where he caught the travel bug (11:09) The perks of travel hacking (14:00) Where to start with points and miles (17:09) When to book for the best rates (19:25) 2026 travel trends (23:51) How to beat dynamic pricing (27:00) The CPP points framework (28:12) Autopilot travel tool (30:33) Growing an audience that engages (32:15) What brought you JOY today? If you're a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial's Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors…

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