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. 58: Mistake Fares, Merger Murmurs & Battling Bag Fees
Baggage fees are going up at nearly every airline, but we have the secret sauce so you can avoid paying those fees the next time you fly.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 57: Our Biggest, Most Embarrassing Travel Mistakes
Travel isn't always perfect, and neither are travelers. In this episode, we admit to our most brutal, expensive travel mistakes.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 56: Bag Fees Go Up, United Throws Down & 10 More News Stories
Airlines raised baggage fees, re-added seatback screens, announced a funky new seat, and added new routes. It's all part of our big news roundup!
Vote for Us: Thrifty Traveler Podcast is Up to Win a Shorty Award!
Against all odds, our podcast is up for a 2026 Shorty Award! Vote for us now at thriftytraveler.com/vote - voting closes April 8!
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 55: WTF is Happening with Flight Prices & What We’re Doing
Airfare is going up with oil prices ... but that's not the whole story. We break down what's happening next - and what you can do about it - on this week's podcast.
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