Gunnar Olson, Reporter at Thrifty Traveler | Page 2 of 35

Gunnar Olson

Travel Reporter, Flight Deal Analyst & Podcast Host

Education St. Olaf College, B.A., Ball State University, M.A. in Journalism

Experience The Northfield News, The Kenyon Leader, the Faribault Daily News, KMSP-TV (FOX 9 News)

Articles Written 417

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Countries Visited

Revelstoke, British Columbia

Favorite Destination

Aisle

Aisle / Window

Gunnar's Latest Articles

Southwest airport kiosks at Minneapolis International Airport

Southwest Bag Fees, Day 1: You Have to Pay at the Airport, Not Online

The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 11: Barcelona for Boston Prices – Europe Flight Deals are Bonkers

starlux business class seat

Starlux Keeps Expanding in US with New Route to Phoenix (PHX)

smartphone apps for travel

5 Apps to Download Before Heading to the Airport

Two handsome podcasters talk about travel and points and miles.

The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 10: Why Gunnar Hates ‘Cents Per Mile’ & Loves Cold Destinations

Iberia A321neo business class seats and cabin with food finishes and gray interiors.

6 Ways to Fly Business Class to Europe Under 50K Points

The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 9: Punk, Politics & Travel w/ (Failed Uber Driver) Kyle Potter

united airplanes and skyline of newark

With 150+ Cancellations a Day, When Will Newark Improve?

portland

PSA: Book Your Summer Domestic Flights Now While They’re Cheap

Tuscany, Italy with a home in the foreground and rolling hills in the background.

Why 2025 Could Be the Best Year Yet for Cheap Flights to Italy

Two increasingly handsome podcasters are animated on a blue background promoting their podcast.

The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 8: Who Wins Our Airline Mileage Program Draft?

A view of a lake surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background

From Banff to Quebéc, Canada Flight Deals are Heating Up

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