Where will you find the best flight deals in 2026? Where should you (and we!) travel this year? What else will shape the year of travel ahead – maybe another government shutdown? And who the heck are “Danny & Debbie Delta?”
To ring in the New Year, the guys pull out their crystal balls to talk about all things travel in 2026. Plus, a special friend introduces the show and we make a big announcement about what’s ahead for the pod in 2026. Happy New Year, travelers!
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Show Notes
- 00:00 – Where are we traveling in 2026?
- 02:20 – A new tradition to kick off the show! Submit your videos to thriftytraveler.com/voicemail.
- 04:00 – Where to look for the best flight deals in 2026, and why you should keep an eye on the Asia & Delta SkyMiles flash sales
- 14:15 – What deals won’t survive 2026?
- 18:33 – A word from our sponsor: Us & our Thrifty Traveler Premium service
- 20:19 – The trends that will shape 2026 travel: The Olympics & other big events, plus troubling signs for award travel
- 28:00 – Watching out for low-cost carriers – and why “Danny & Debbie Delta in Detroit” should care.
- 35:00 – Airports in 2026: Another shutdown, TSA fees & more
- 40:35 – What about credit cards? Bilt 2.0 & the uncertain future of the Venture X
- 45:30 – Where to go in 2026? Thailand, Vietnam, Finland, Spain, and beyond
- 51:45 – Listener Question: When & how you should call the airline to book award tickets
- 57:40 – On the Spot: Big news ahead for the podcast?
Produced and edited by Sylvia Thomas
Video editing by Kyle Thomas
Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot