31
Countries Visited
Australia
Favorite Destination
Aisle
Aisle / Window
About Jon
Jon Shallbetter is the Chief Flight Analyst of Thrifty Traveler, running our Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alert service. He joined the company in March 2019.
As Thrifty Traveler’s resident flight deal expert, he’s always on the hunt for the best cheap flights or points and miles deals to help tens of thousands of paying subscribers see the world for less. Some of the deals he’s found have been featured in CNN, The Points Guy, MSN, and other leading travel publications.
A passionate and frequent traveler, Jon has visited 31 countries. His favorites include Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Greece, New Zealand, The Philippines, Portugal, and Vietnam.
Jon's Favorites
Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) for 10,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles (round trip).
Let the flight deal be your guide. We call it the flight first rule. Plan your travel around a cheap flight, and fill in the rest later.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Jon's Latest Articles
New & Much Improved: Condor Business Class on the A330-900neo
Flying Coach on the World’s Best: Qatar Airways Economy Review, Dallas to Doha
Finnair Business Class Review: A Simple, Comfortable Experience on the A350
Worst to First: A Review of the New Lufthansa Allegris Business Class
A Fine Flight from Frankfurt: Singapore Airlines A380 Business Class Review
Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen: An Upscale, All-Inclusive Resort on the Beach
We Find Flight Deals from 200+ U.S. & Canadian Airports!
Most of Asia is Open: A Country-by-Country Guide to Asia Travel Restrictions
Easy International Travel is Back: A Country-by-Country Guide to Travel Restrictions
Flight Review: Emirates Economy on the A380, Dubai to New York City
Cheaper & Easier Than Ever: Flights to These U.S. Islands From $97 RT!
