# Scoring that First Frequent Flyer Ticket and Exploring the Queen Mary

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*On the Sunday, November 20th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys…*

Long time friend of the show [Ben Schlappig](http://www.travelguysradio.com/guests/ben-schlappig/) joins us today to talk about getting the 25,000 points for your first free frequent flyer ticket. One of the most frequent comments we hear from our listeners about frequent flyer programs and gaming the system is how hard it is to get started with that first ticket. We can't wait to share Ben's insights with you!

Long time friend of the show [Ben Schlappig](http://www.travelguysradio.com/guests/ben-schlappig/)[![home-15.jpg](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2011/11/home-15.jpg)](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2011/11/home-15.jpg)

Next, we'll be joined by Will Kayne, captain and historian of the [Queen Mary](http://www.queenmary.com/). Will quite possibly knows more about the retired luxury cruise liner than anyone on the planet, and we can't wait to pick his brain. For those of you that don't know, the Queen Mary currently serves as a hotel and restaurant in Long Beach. Staying in the hotel is a truly remarkable experience, so we recommend you check it out!

## Highlights

- [Queen Mary](http://www.queenmary.com)
- [One Mile at a Time - Ben's Travel Blog](http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemileatatime/)
- [How to Find the Best Airfare - Any Time, Any Place](http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/take-charge-of-your-airfare-shopping-with-these-tried-and-true-techniques.html?id=9596083&source=91&value=2011-11-10+00%3A00%3A00&u=AF15711F03&nl_cs=9566257%3A%3A7597281%3A%3A9596083%3A%3A)

Previous Episode: [Grannies on Safari and the Pros and Cons of Travel Credit Cards](https://travelguysradio.com/2011/11/12/grannies-on-safari-and-the-pros-and-cons-if-travel-credit-cards) — November 12, 2011
Next Episode: [Jimmy Stewart, Hotel Ratings and the Sacramento Capitolaires](https://travelguysradio.com/2011/11/27/jimmy-stewart-hotel-ratings-and-the-sacramento-capitolaires) — November 27, 2011

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