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!
Alaska Atmos
Gunnar's Latest Articles
KLM Premium Comfort Review: A Great Way to Get to Europe on Points
American Airlines Announces Tech Overhaul: 4K Screens at Every Seat, Bluetooth Connectivity, & More
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 75: Airfare Absurdities, the Battle for Seattle & Other Travel News
Delta to Launch Brand New Route from Austin (AUS) to Paris (CDG) in 2027
How to Book Premium Economy Seats For Main Cabin Prices
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Live from Fargo: Tips for Traveling (& Saving) from Smaller Airports
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 74: Japan & Delta SkyMiles Deals: So Hot Right Now
The Devaluation of American’s AAdvantage Program Has Already Begun
AAdvantage Overhaul: American Elites Lose (Some) Biz Class Upgrades, Expanded Wi-Fi & More
How to Fly to Bali, Vietnam, Thailand & More Using Points & Miles
Back & Better Than Ever: Buy 1 Roundtrip Flight, Get a Southwest Companion Pass for 2 Months