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About Kyle
Kyle Potter is the executive editor of Thrifty Traveler, covering everything from aviation news to travel deals to in-depth guides on using airline miles. A professional journalist, he joined the company in November 2018 after five years covering state and national politics for The Associated Press and working at several newspapers across the country.
He typically flies more than 100,000 miles a year and has visited more than 30 countries, but his passion is helping others understand the confusing world of travel, airlines, and points and miles.
He\’s also been featured as a travel expert in The New York Times, the Washington Post, ABC News, National Public Radio, Axios, PBS NewsHour, several podcasts, and many local TV stations across the country.
Got a story idea or a tip? Email him at kyle (at) thriftytraveler (dot) com
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