We know, we know: The flight prices have gotten rough out there, travelers … but not everywhere. So on this week’s pod, Gunnar and Kyle devote the show to spelling out the quintessential steps to take to find cheaper fares this summer, fall, and beyond. Plus, some exciting news about our (now officially award-winning!!!) show, an update on Hyatt’s dastardly deeds, and perhaps the strangest hotel-restaurant collab nobody asked for.
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Show Notes
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00:00 – Are the guys still gettin’ booksy?
02:52 – Michelle welcomes us back from Taipei!
03:28 – Something Hot: We won the Shorty Award + live show updates!
09:13 – Something Cold: Hyatt drops the hammer
14:27 – Something Stupid: Room service … from Applebees?
17:27 – A word from our sponsor, Cozy Earth
18:26 – The Extra Mile: How we’re finding cheaper fares now
19:23 – The #1 tool to save on travel: Be flexible with your dates
22:41 – Why Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays are key
24:43 – #2: Use those points!
26:57 – #3: & use partner award programs for big savings
28:54 – #4: Do some inventory & maximize your travel card credits
32:08 – #5: Follow the deal, use Google Flights Explore & “unplan” your trip
35:01 – #6: Book earlier (or much later) than normal
39:30 – Heelys in the airport & the “Bevledge” on the plane
41:58 – A listener asks about when positioning flights go wrong
45:01 – Kyle’s on the spot about his upcoming trip to Tokyo
Produced and edited by Sylvia Thomas
Video editing by Kyle Thomas
Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot
