
What we’re about
Welcome to the JGOOT Travel Hacking Enthusiasts Meetup Group!
"JGOOT" stands for "Just Get Out Of Town" and whether you're a seasoned traveler or just starting to explore the world of points and miles, this group is perfect for anyone looking to travel more luxuriously for less.
Come hang out with fellow travel enthusiasts and swap stories, tips, and tricks about travel hacking! Whether it’s maximizing rewards programs or finding the best ways to use points for flights and hotels, this is a laid-back space to share ideas and pick up new strategies. Connect with experienced travelers and get inspired to level up your adventures.
Located in the San Jose area, we host engaging, interactive events where you can ask questions, share experiences, and find inspiration for your next adventure.
Ready to turn your travel dreams into reality? Come join us and learn how to travel smarter, better, and for nearly free! 🌍✈️
Upcoming events
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•OnlineLIVESTREAM | The Big Three: Making the Most of United, Delta, and American Miles
OnlineClick here to attend: https://www.jgoot.com/livestreams
The Big Three: Making the Most of United, Delta, and American Miles
Some miles are incredibly flexible.
Others… tend to pile up.
If you’ve been earning United, Delta, or American miles for years and wondering why they feel harder to use than they should, this session is for you.
In this special livestream, Joel McDonald, Founder of JGOOT, is breaking down how to extract real value from airline-specific miles — even if your long-term strategy centers on flexible currencies.
Welcome to The Big Three: Making the Most of United, Delta, and American Miles.
Joel will walk through how to think about airline miles strategically, when they shine, where people get stuck, and how to use them intentionally instead of letting balances sit unused.
Not theory.
Not unicorn redemptions.
Just practical strategy for miles you already have.
Inside this session, you’ll learn:
- How United, Delta, and American miles actually work — and why they behave differently than flexible points
- The most common mistakes people make when redeeming airline-specific miles
- When airline miles make sense to use — and when you’re better off holding or pairing them with other strategies
- Real-world examples that show how to stretch these miles further without chasing unrealistic redemptions
- How airline miles can still play a smart role inside a flexible-first JGOOT approach
This isn’t about abandoning flexible points.
It’s about making peace with the miles you already have — and learning how to use them with confidence instead of frustration.
If you’ve ever looked at a healthy airline mileage balance and thought, “I should be able to do more with this,” this livestream will make things click.
Show up for this one.
Clarity is worth more than another pile of miles.
Click here to attend: https://www.jgoot.com/livestreams1 attendee
Past events
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