Airline loyalty programs can feel confusing, frustrating, or even impossible to crack—but in this episode we’re breaking down how to actually make them work for you. Join us as we dive into airline loyalty, points strategies, and smart family travel with Kyle Olsen, Travel Products Editor at CNN Underscored and a travel expert.

We break down how airline loyalty really works today, how alliances expand your options, and when pursuing status actually makes sense—including updates to programs like United Airlines and American Airlines. But the real surprise? The family travel ...