Gunnar Olson, Reporter at Thrifty Traveler | Page 5 of 38

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 449

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Countries Visited

Revelstoke, British Columbia

Favorite Destination

Aisle

Aisle / Window

Gunnar's Latest Articles

Kualoa Beach in Hawaii with palm trees and mountains in the background

Book Cheap Flights to Hawaii This Year (Including Crafty Ways to Fly Lie-Flat)

The interior of the Etihad Apartment, featuring a big recliner chair, a bench, and a TV screen.

The Best Mistake Fares & ‘Unicorn’ Deals We’ve Sent in 2025 (So Far!)

Two handsome podcasters discuss airline shenanigans in their 13th episode

The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 13: Airlines Were Charging Solo Travelers More?!

hawaiian airlines plane flying in an orange sky

Seattle to Rome: Alaska Announces 1st Nonstop Flight to Europe

zion

Your Best Bets to Find Cheap Flights This Summer

Two handsome podcasters talk on the front image of their show.

The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 12: How Kyle Booked a Trip to England & Scotland on Points

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

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