25 Airports in 6 Months: The Real Lessons From JetBlue’s 350,000-Point Challenge

JetBlue’s 25-for-25 sounded simple: fly to 25 airports. Hear what three finishers learned chasing 350,000 points.

Before delving into the JetBlue story, hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle break down the latest travel headlines, including big United MileagePlus changes that kick in April 2, 2026, Hyatt updates that could reshape what award nights cost, Alaska’s Atmos Rewards Global Getaways promotion, Spirit’s new Free Spirit® debit card, and major national parks changing some reservation requirements in summer 2026.

Then, Meghan talks with three guests who completed JetBlue’s 25 for 25 challenge, including Kathleen Wilson, Ben Kim, and Alyssa Mala, travel blogger at Do You Have Fly-Fi and co-host of the Blue Did It 25 for 25 community celebration. They dig into the real-world logistics of chasing 25 airports in six months, what made certain routes and tiny airports unexpectedly memorable, and how a group chat turned strangers into friends — right up to a snowstorm-hit meetup at JFK’s TWA Hotel. 

Card benefits, terms and fees can change. For the most up-to-date information about cards mentioned in this episode, read our reviews:

• United Explorer Review: Richer Rewards, Perks You’ll Actually Use

• United Club Infinite Review: $695 Fee May Still Lure Lounge Lovers

• United Gateway Card Review: A No-Annual-Fee Ticket to Airline Miles

• World of Hyatt Card Review: Lavish Benefits, Reasonable Cost

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Best United Airlines Credit Cards of March 2026

• United Makes Major Changes to Miles Earning Rates

• The Complete Guide to World of Hyatt: Points, Status & Strategy

• The Guide to Atmos Rewards

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