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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:23 Meet Maria Fung

02:03 Maria Origin Story

05:00 Four Step Framework

07:12 ANA Four Seat Strategy

10:05 Backups And Baselines

11:58 Cathay And Positioning

15:20 Search Tool Workarounds

17:06 EVA Upgrades With Points

20:02 Kids Versus Teens

21:27 Alerts And Timing

22:54 Starlux Last Minute Drops

25:23 Double Booking And Holds

27:55 China Airlines Phantom Checks

29:27 Where To Find Maria

29:51 Masterclass And Wrap Up

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