Gunnar and Kyle brag about gettin’ booksy before diving into a busy week of news: The single best redemption using Southwest miles, translating an airline CEO’s infuriating airfare comments, applaud a true sicko’s way of transferring points to Hilton, and more.
Plus, the guys draft their favorite new routes debuting this winter and play the World Cup … of flight deals.
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In This Episode
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- 000:00 – Gunnar & Kyle both got “booksy”
- 02:24 – The Larsons welcome us back from Machu Picchu!
- 03:50 – Is this the best Southwest Rapid Rewards redemption?
- 08:55 – Translating Delta CEO’s (gross) comments on airfare
- 16:45 – A new Delta One Lounge ATL … eventually
- 21:15 – Transferring points from Chase to Hilton
- 24:25 – A Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal World Cup
- 27:50 – Delta SkyMiles premium snack benefit extended!
- 29:30 – & T-Mobile customers get a free drink!
- 30:20 – We’re hiring! What it’s like to work with us …
- 31:45 – Drafting our favorite new winter routes
- 37:45 – A listener asks: How to use Google Flights for award travel?
- 41:05 – On the spot: Advice for getting into the travel industry
Produced and edited by Sylvia Thomas
Video editing by Kyle Thomas
Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot
