25
Countries Visited
Revelstoke, British Columbia
Favorite Destination
Aisle
Aisle / Window
About Gunnar
Gunnar is a travel reporter, flight deal analyst, and host of The Thrifty Traveler Podcast who joined the team in July 2021. He finds flight deals for our Thrifty Traveler Premium members and writes about flight deal trends and the travel industry.
His insights have been featured on CNN, the Today Show, the Washington Post, FOX 9–Twin Cities, WHDH TV–Boston, the Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio, and WCCO Radio, among others. Before joining Thrifty Traveler, Gunnar was a journalist for newspapers in Southern Minnesota and at KMSP-TV.
Gunnar has traveled to all seven continents, and his favorite places include Antarctica, Iceland, Glacier National Park, the Masai Mara in Kenya, Chamonix in France, and Lake Tahoe.
Tips? Email Gunnar (at) thriftytraveler (dot) com.
Gunnar's Favorites
ANA “The Room” Business Class to Tokyo for 47,500 Virgin Atlantic miles.
Book early and book flexibly. You never have to be done booking a trip. Just because you’re booked doesn’t mean you can’t still do better – in price and in quality!
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Gunnar's Latest Articles
The SkyMiles Members Have Spoken: Delta Will Add Nonstops to Sardinia & Malta
Ikon Pass vs. Epic Pass: How to Choose the Right Ski Pass For Winter 2025/26
Southwest Shakeup Continues: Long-Haul Flights, Premium Cards & Lounges?!
8 Great Ways to Redeem Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 27: Mistake Fares, Award Availability & Insider Tips with Peter Thornton
Transferring Avios Between BA, Qatar, Aer Lingus, Iberia, & Finnair Just Got a Whole Lot Easier!
Google Flights Basic Economy Filter is Now Live for Everyone!
Lie-Flat to South America? 5 Deals to Book With Alaska Points, Before It’s Too Late
Quick Getaway: American Airlines’ New 64-Mile Flight to Paradise
The Best Ways to Use JetBlue TrueBlue Points: Mint, QSuites, Europe & Beyond
Southwest Adding Free Wi-Fi for All Rapid Rewards Members Next Month
