The NFL Draft is over. Our Airline Mileage Program Draft is here. Gunnar and Kyle went head to head on the podcast on this week, each picking their top five frequent flyer programs in hopes of winning $20,000 … err, maybe just a beer.
Which airline pulled a Shedeur Sanders and slid into a later round (spoiler alert: This one didn't age well)? And more importantly, who wins: Gunnar or Kyle? Cast your vote in the comments, on YouTube, or on social media!
Oh, and the guys also talk about a crazy Delta SkyMiles sale, Tulum losing its luster, and getting to Italy for next year’s Winter Olympics. Tune in now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! And be sure to subscribe to get each new episode every Thursday morning.
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Show Notes
In the eighth episode of the Thrifty Traveler Podcast…
- 00:00 – Is this going to be the best Olympics ever for travelers?
- 04:30 – The best Delta SkyMiles sale we’ve ever seen to Asia: Just 25K roundtrip!
- 09:08 – Has Tulum lost its buzz?
- 12:20 – A word from our sponsor (us … and our flight deal service!)
- 13:50 – Our 2025 Thrifty Traveler Airline Mileage Program Draft!
- 33:37 – And the final rosters are…
- (34:50) – Listener Question: Best ways to travel around the school calendar when prices get high
- (39:35) – Our favorite follows in travel and points & miles!
Produced by Gunnar Olson & Jackson Newman
Edited by David Strutt
Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot
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Just wanted to share my travel social media username/handle – @TravelSizeBudget on Facebook and Instagram. I attended Thrifty Traveler University a few years ago regularly follow TT’s amazing content. I started @TravelSizeBudget last year to offer my own unique spin on travel – from the usual (points and miles, affordable fares) to the less common (savings and convenience on food, souvenirs and more). Thanks for continuing to inspire me, Thrifty Traveler!
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.