Thrifty Traveler on the Air
Welcome to the Thrifty Traveler Podcast – a travel podcast where we dig into the latest travel news and trends and discuss all the best ways to earn and redeem your points and miles! From the ins and outs of booking cheap flights, exploring the best ways to use your airline miles, or diving into other next-level money-saving travel tips, your hosts Gunnar Olson and Kyle Potter will bring you the best of Thrifty Traveler every week! Follow us today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts and learn to travel more for less this year.
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 73: The Current State of Points & Miles Deals in 2026
This week, we talk about the state of award availability and spell out the best uses of your points and miles as we enter the second half of 2026.
TONIGHT! Join us in Fargo for the Thrifty Traveler Podcast Live!
On the heels of our (massively successful) podcast live event in Minneapolis, we're heading up to Fargo! Join us Wednesday, July 29 for a live taping of the pod!
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 72: How the Pros Use Google Flights
Google Flights is the most powerful (free) travel tool out there, so we dedicate an entire episode to using the website like a pro to book flights.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 71: Is Airfare Dropping & Where to Find Late Summer Deals
Forget what you’ve heard about flight prices: There’s still time to get a great summer flight deal … if you know where to look.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 70: Top 10 Flight Deals of 2026 (So Far)
It was a busy week of travel news: From a sweet Southwest miles deal, translating an airline CEO’s infuriating airfare comments, and more.
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