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.
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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