This week on the show, Gunnar and Kyle talk about a recent, unprecedented run of roundtrip flights to Europe in the $400s, $300s, and even $200s.
The guys ask the important questions like “What is going in here?!” – and more importantly, stress that travelers should run to book a cheap trip to Italy, Greece, England and beyond this year. Plus, we’ve finally got an end date for a workaround to turn Amex points into Alaska, we talk about Delta’s gross Basic Economy rebrand, and Kyle reveals the cheapest flight (or 10) he’s ever booked.
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Show Notes
- 00:00 – The cheapest flights Kyle has ever booked
- 03:20 – Something Hot: Why (& how) you should transfer your Amex points to Alaska…right now!
- 07:30 – Something Cold: Hilton hikes award prices…again
- 10:40 – Something Extra Cold: Delta’s gross “Basic” rebrand bait & switch
- 15:20 – A word from our sponsor (us): Sign up for free Thrifty Traveler flight deal alerts today – or use code TTPOD if you want to upgrade!
- 17:10 – The Extra Mile: Breaking down a bonanza of cheap flights to Europe under $400 roundtrip!
- 31:23 – A listener asks: What will happen to my Hawaiian miles?
- 33:30 – On the Spot: The best beer Gunnar’s ever had
Produced by Gunnar Olson & Nick Serati
Edited by David Strutt
Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot
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Great podcast! Thanks for all the great information.
Hello Gunnar,
I am enjoying and appreciating all you travel savings information. Would you please help us finding an appropriate venue to get results form lost bag by United? In June last yWe re senior citizens 1K United. Last year in June we checked 6 bags from LAX to HNL. One of the bags never arrived and we filled a claim at HNL. There was lack or no communication from United including corporate. We provided photos and invoices for 4 pro racing high end OZONE kites $12,500.00. The bag never made it “downstairs” after being check at 1K counter at LAX. I wrote countless letters , got a lots of lying and contradicting run around or no responses. Now we found out someone is selling our stolen kites on E-Bay because they all have serial numbers and person who bought one of the kites very ‘cheap” called Ozone co. to ask why is someone selling a $4,000.OO kite for $1,500.00 and the company contacted us since they have record of us paying a full price. E-Bay is not taking any responsibility. Now United finally e-mailed us claiming they do not cover “sports equipment”. Our bags were handed to United employees and they should be responsible. Would you have any suggestions how can we recover our losses? I would appreciate any suggestion you could provide. I know its not what you are about but since you have lots of travel experience maybe you know something that can help us. Keep up the good work.