With price comparison websites and travel agencies boasting their efficiency, Jason Hartman takes the chance to talk to the Senior Vice-President of Supplier Relations at www.CheapOair.com, Thomas Spagnola. Together, they talk about what you should do if your flight gets delayed and cheat tricks on how to get the best value for money on your flights, as well as talking on a more general level about how companies such as CheapOair come to be so successful and popular.

Key Takeaways

02.24 – Travel companies such as CheapOair relies on having good relationships with other related firms, the same as any industry does, really.

05.54 – Finding a company that can organize everything you need for an open-jaw journey is a blessing.

07.18 – Tom Spagnola gives his top tips on what to do if your flight is cancelled or delayed.

10.07 – Take advantage of your airline’s update options so that you know the exact status of your flight.

12.45 – Think back: when were you last on a flight with lots of empty seats?

14.23 – Jason Hartman asks the questions on everybody’s lips about gaming the travel system. 

17.14 – For more information about the company featured on today’s show, head to www.CheapOair.com

Mentioned in this episode

www.CheapOair.com 

Travel apps available on iTunes, Android etc.

FlightTrack Flight Aware

Air Help

Today’s  Jet Setter Show features the ultimate in the world of travel, Chris Guillebeau, who has visited every one of the world’s countries. Together, he and Jason Hartman discuss many of the issues facing those looking at finding alternative sources of income, as well as providing general life tips to achieve the most success and satisfaction from what you do. He also describes some of the personal, real-life stories included in his latest book The Happiness of Pursuit. 

Key Takeaways

01.20 – Chris Guillebeau is one of the rare few who can say they’ve visited every country in the world, but it’s not just about bragging rights.

03.31 – Having just a $100 start-up gives you the chance to branch out, become empowered and find meaningful freedom.

09.04 – Once you’ve figured out what you want to get from life, you can work your projects around that.

11.00 – There are certain questions you need to ask yourself to be sure you’re really getting everything you can out of life.

14.58 – Try not to regret late starts – it’s almost never the first movers who end up most successful. 

17.39 – Chris Guillebeau’s book, The Happiness Pursuit, deals with the undertaking of various challenges, how real people have dealt with them and the effects they’ve had on them.

20.05 – People like having some kind of marker that shows how far they’ve come and how far they’ve got to go. It can help to make the challenge feel even more real. 

21.23 – For more information and to read Chris’s blog, head to www.ChrisGuillebeau.com

Mentioned in this episode

The $100 Start Up by Chris Guillebeau

The Happiness Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau

www.TheMilesGuy.com

The Lean Start Up by Eric Ries

Off-shore banking and obtaining dual citizenship are the main topics for discussion on today’s Jet Setter Show with Jason Hartman and Andrew Henderson, the Nomad Capitalist. Together, they consider America’s changing reputation and some possible alternatives for the best places in the world to open an off-shore bank account and even where’s best for obtaining a second passport or dual citizenship. Investors and travelers, take note.

Key Takeaways

01.45 – Off-shore banking opportunities for Americans are so few, and they’re getting fewer still.

03.30 – Bank in the place where you’re treated best. This likely isn’t where you’re living now.

06.15 – We have these impressions about certain countries, but maybe it’s better to have a rethink.

13.04 – Diversification means having some of your eggs outside of the US basket.

18.08 – Remember: just having some money in an off-shore account works as a great stepping stone. 

19.54 – You have a number of options when it comes to getting a second passport; make the most of them.

22.15 – If you choose to obtain a residency, Panama is a great option for Americans.

27.05 – No-one knows what’s going to happen and diversification is the best way to prepare.

29.41 – More information about Andrew Henderson at www.NomadCapitalist.com or for event-specific information, head to www.PassporttoFreedomEvent.com 

Mentioned in this episode

www.Ancestry.com

Richie Karaburun is the managing director for Roomer, a market place for connecting travelers to other travelers who are stuck with nonrefundable hotel rooms. Richie works closely with hotel and travel companies all over the world to help solve critical customer problems. 

Key Takeaways:

4:00 – 81 million hotel rooms in a year have been canceled and have also already been paid for. 

6:10 – There are some hotels that won't refund you if you cancel within 21 days of arrival. 

8:45 – Jason talks about how much he likes HotWire, but even he has trouble finding a room he wants. 

11:10 – The hotels even use Roomer's services as well. 

14:25 – Like Roomer on Facebook to get promotions and if you refer your friends, you get a $25 dollar  credit. 

15:30 – Roomer is working towards making this available for cruises as well. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

RoomerTravel.com