Gunnar is back from Italy (and he’s completely insufferable about it …), so the guys break down his trip through Rome and beyond and how he booked some amazing stays – via Hilton.
Plus, they recap some big news around Bilt 2.0, woes getting into Europe, a handy new tool for using your credit card perks, and the monumental news … about an airport Taco Bell.
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In This Episode
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00:00 – Kyle goes whale-watching (?) in Minnesota
02:25 – Jake welcomes us back from the Six Senses Kyoto
03:00 – Fun news: Join the Thrifty Traveler Podcast Slack Community!
04:10 – Bilt 2.0 gets grilled by a top Democratic lawmaker
08:02 – Europe’s Entry/Exit system issues
12:12 – Our all new credit card benefit tracker!
15:50 – RIP to the best Amex airline fee credit workaround
20:10 – Airlines are over-charging you for seat upgrades
24:55 – 1-month warning for the SkyMiles credit card snack benefit
26:50 – Live Más: Taco Bell Cantina opens at DEN
30:16 – Thanks to our sponsor, Bilt Rewards!
31:27 – Recapping Gunnar’s Hilton-and-SLH-fueled Italian vacay
51:00 – Revisiting our Hilton vs. Hyatt debate
57:40 – A listener asks: What’s it worth to fly Emirates First Class?
01:02:00 – On the Spot: Regional cuisine in airports
Produced and edited by Sylvia Thomas
Video editing by Kyle Thomas
Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot
