Thrifty Traveler on the Air
Welcome to the Thrifty Traveler Podcast – a travel podcast where we dig into the latest travel news and trends and discuss all the best ways to earn and redeem your points and miles! From the ins and outs of booking cheap flights, exploring the best ways to use your airline miles, or diving into other next-level money-saving travel tips, your hosts Gunnar Olson and Kyle Potter will bring you the best of Thrifty Traveler every week! Follow us today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts and learn to travel more for less this year.
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 49: Sneaky Delta Perks, Summer Travel Slowdown & 8 Other News Stories
All the travel news you need to know, including a tasty new Delta credit card perk, some summer travel updates, and credit card news and rumors.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 48: “These Bros Ain’t Loyal”: Why You Shouldn’t Chase Elite Status in 2026
Your loyalty to airlines and hotel chains is costing you money. It's antithetical to everything Thrifty Traveler. That's why "These bros ain't loyal."
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 47: Our 5-Step Checklist: What We Do After Booking Flights
The key to saving on airfare is what you do after you book, not before. We share our 5-step checklist to getting the best flight deal every time.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Bonus Ep: Is the Points Party Ending in 2026?
Award travel is changing fast in 2026, which has led us to a frightening prospect: Is the points party as we know it ending?
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 46: What’s in Our Wallets & Our 2026 Points Planners
A look inside our wallets and breaking down the best new cards, worst changes, and points you should earn ... all with special guest, Nick Serati!
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