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In just two weeks, Frequent Traveler University (FTU) is hosting a three-day points and miles conference in Dallas. Over two full days of sessions (May 3-4), you'll learn from two dozen points and miles experts covering a wide range of topics.
Plus, if you've ever wanted to meet the AwardWallet Blog team, good news: AwardWallet senior writer and editor Tyler Glatt and I will be in DFW for the event. In addition to catching up with us between sessions, you can attend sessions led by me and several other AwardWallet contributors — including Carissa Rawson and Miguel Rueda.
Want to join us? Here’s the link to register for the conference. Use promo code BIGHATSAVE20 (a nod to the big hats of Texas) to get $20 off your registration.
What is FTU?
Frequent Traveler University (FTU) is a series of community-run points and miles education events hosted by the non-profit Frequent Traveler Education Foundation. Designed to help both newcomers and seasoned travelers, FTU brings together experts and enthusiasts to share strategies for maximizing loyalty programs, award redemptions, elite status, and more.
In addition to hosting online seminars most months, FTU typically organizes one-day, single-track in-person events in cities across the U.S. These regional meetups offer a deep dive into the latest trends in travel rewards and provide hands-on learning in an in-person setting. However, FTU Dallas is designed to be a much-larger nationwide version of the typical FTU event.
FTU Dallas Details
Instead of learning from just a handful of presenters, FTU Dallas brings together two dozen points and miles experts for two jam-packed days of sessions. Events will kick off with an open-bar networking event on Friday, May 2. Then, sessions start at 9 am Saturday morning (May 3) and run through 3 pm on Sunday (May 4).
In true AvGeek style, FTU Dallas will take place at the Hyatt Regency DFW — located right on the DFW airport property. DFW has nonstop flights to almost 200 domestic destinations, meaning you can likely fly nonstop to and from the event.
FTU Dallas sessions
For most sessions, you'll choose between two presentations — one in the main room and another in a breakout room. Sessions range from beginner-friendly overviews (including one led by my wife Katie) to deep dives into points and miles topics, plus niche sessions on topics like the Frontier GoWild! pass, casino loyalty programs, and using points and miles at Disney. Whether you're new to points and miles or earning and burning for years, there should be something here for everyone.
Here's the full list of announced sessions so far:
- Miles Beyond: Lessons from Spending 23 Million Miles in the Sky
- Is Elite Status Still Worth It in 2025?
- Status Matches: How To Maximize Them and Get Treated Like a King
- Award Travel Booking 101: Tools and Tips to Travel in First
- Traveling on a Shoestring: Rewards Without Credit Cards
- From Slots to Suites: Mastering Casino Loyalty Programs
- How to GoWild: The Frontier GoWild Pass Uncovered
- Insider Access: A Journalist's View of the Airline Industry
- Mistake Fares: Where and How To Find Them
- Newbie to Guru: A Beginner's Guide to Points and Miles
- Data-Driven Travel: What Analytics Tell Us About Loyalty Programs
- Female Perspectives in Travel: Overcoming Challenges
- Disney for Less: How to Hack the Happiest Place on Earth
- The Ultimate AA Loyalty Points Bootcamp
- Casino Comps: How to Hit the Jackpot with Comps, Suites, and More
- Breaking into First Class: Strategies for Premium Travel
- Behind the Points: The Art and Science of Loyalty Programs
- The Future of Travel Rewards: What Savvy Travelers Need to Know
- Off-Peak Secrets: How to Travel During the Off-Season for Less
- Turning Layovers into Getaways: Maximizing Stopovers
- The Storyteller’s Journey: Exploring the World Through a Travel Journalist’s Lens
- AI and Loyalty Programs: How Technology Is Changing Rewards
- Post-Pandemic Perks: How Travel Rewards Have Changed
- Luxury for Less: Mastering Suite Upgrades and Perks
- Every Country, Every Culture: Lessons from a Global Journey
FTU Dallas Cost
The list price for this three-day conference is $349. However, FTU is currently offering a discounted rate of $249. Even better, you can save an additional $20 by using promo code BIGHATSAVE20 through this link. That brings your final cost to $229 for the three-day conference. Note that the $20 discount and $100 reduced pricing may end at any time as the event date approaches.
The conference has secured a room block for $159 per night before taxes. Alternatively, you can redeem 12,000 Hyatt points per night or use a Hyatt Category 1–4 free night certificate. If you have multiple certificates, make sure Hyatt pulls the right one from your account.
In addition, FTU Dallas is hosting an optional “Evening with FTU” add-on event on Saturday night. This includes an open bar, appetizers, entertainment, and appearances from special guests — all for an additional $49.
If you plan to attend more than one FTU event this year, consider registering for an FTU Online Annual Membership. For $69 per year, you'll get a $49 discount on FTU Dallas and all future FTU events, plus access to online courses and 10 FTU Virtual Seminars per year. Here's more about the FTU Online Annual Membership.
Final Thoughts
FTU Dallas is coming up May 2–4, 2025, right on airport property at DFW — making it easy to fly in from almost anywhere. Whether you want to meet the AwardWallet team in person, learn a new loyalty trick, dive deep into a topic, or share tips with like-minded travelers, this is shaping up to be one of the most exciting FTU events yet. We hope to see you there.
Click here to register for FTU Dallas 2025 — and don't forget to use promo code BIGHATSAVE20 to save $20.
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