22-Year-Old Proves Gen Z Can Fly First Class Without Credit Cards, Just a Time Machine and a Dream

In a groundbreaking discovery that has left financial advisors weeping into their spreadsheets, 22-year-old Max Morganroth has revealed the secret to traveling the world in first class without the pesky need for a credit score that doesn't resemble a train wreck. The secret? Apparently, it's being born at the right time, having a knack for loopholes, and possibly a small loan of a million airline miles from a fairy godmother.

Morganroth, who jetted to 30 countries during his junior year abroad (because, why not?), shared his revolutionary strategy with TechCrunch: 'Step one: be me. Step two: don't not be me.' When pressed for more actionable advice, he mumbled something about 'strategic credit card applications' before boarding another first-class flight to who-cares-where.

The young entrepreneur's startup, Rove, promises to help Gen Z earn airline miles without credit cards, which is like teaching fish to ride bicycles—admirable, but slightly confusing. 'Why bother with the middleman of traditional finance when you can just... Rove?' asks Morganroth, presumably while sipping champagne at 30,000 feet.

Critics argue that the only people who can afford to 'Rove' are those who already have the financial flexibility of a contortionist at a circus. 'It's simple,' says one detractor, 'just have rich parents, no student loans, and a tolerance for living out of a suitcase. Easy peasy.'

Despite the skepticism, Rove has garnered a cult following among Gen Zers who dream of traveling the world in luxury, or at least without having to sell a kidney to afford a checked bag. 'It's not a scam if you believe in it,' one hopeful user commented, while attempting to redeem miles for a flight that definitely doesn't exist.

In related news, credit card companies have announced a new rewards program: '1 mile for every $10,000 spent, and your firstborn child.' Early reviews are mixed.