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…
    • Make sure to cast your vote for the winner here in the comments, on YouTube, Twitter, or on the Thrifty Traveler Instagram
  • (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