The Thrifty Traveler Podcast

A New Tool to Save on Flights, Pricey Airports, Hyatt’s Continued Slide & More

This week, the guys break down all the travel news that’s fit to podcast … and there’s a lot of it. That includes a brand-new (and free) tool to save on flights when fare

Which Airline Miles Are Actually Worth Using in 2026?

So much changes so fast in the world of points and miles, it’s easy to lose track. So in this episode of the Thrifty Traveler Podcast, the guys go through (almost) every

How to Save on Your Holiday Flights (& When to Book)

Heading home for the holidays can be expensive, especially this year… but it doesn’t have to be. We’re in the heart of holiday flight booking season, so Gunnar and Kyle g

Starter Kit Vol. 5, Tips for Traveling Better & Cheaper

You’ve earned the points, you’ve booked the trip … but how do you make your travels more enjoyable? On this (perhaps not final?) episode of Starter Kit, the guys walk thr

Are You Making These Mistakes with Your Points & Miles?

Earning and redeeming points can be full of trip hazards … and Gunnar’s tripped on almost all of them. So this week, the guys outline the biggest award travel mistakes th

Starter Kit Vol. 4, The Best Tools to Get Ahead in Travel

Award travel can feel overwhelming and complicated … but not with the right tools and organization. This week on our special Starter Kit series, Kyle and Gunnar walk thro

No Gatekeeping: The 10 Best Redemptions in Points & Miles

Some deals are just unbelievably good in the world of points and miles … and a select few are too good to last forever. That’s why the guys are shining the light on some

Starter Kit, Vol 3: How to Transfer & Redeem Your Hard-Earned Points

It’s time to learn how to redeem those points and miles you’ve earned for travel … and while it might seem scary, this is the fun part! We walk through the basics of rede

Delta’s Weirdest Card Offer & Google’s Huge Points Play

Google Flights is making a big move into the points and miles game, United’s CEO’s egotistical comments, Delta’s weird (but arguably best-ever?) credit card offer, and a

Starter Kit, Vol. 2: Mastering Credit Cards & Piling Up Points

If you want to get into redeeming points and miles, you need to earn them first. So in our second installment of our Starter Kit series, Gunnar and Kyle break down the be

Drafting the Perfect 5-Card Travel Wallet: Who Wins?

Gunnar’s gone, so Kyle and Nick go head-to-head in a fantasy football style draft to build the perfect five-card travel wallet ... with a lot riding on the outcome, thank

Starter Kit, Vol. 1: The Keys to Find the Cheapest Flights

Are you ready to get started with points, miles, and all things cheap travel? It all starts with airfare, so in this first installment of our new Starter Kit series, Gunn

Coming Soon: Starter Kit, a Series to Get Started in Points & Miles

Introducing “Starter Kit” - a dedicated series of special bonus episodes to help you get started in points and miles, become a true award travel “sicko” or just brush up

Biz Class Faceoff: Delta One vs. United Polaris

Kyle is out on vacation, so … Kyle is in - the younger, arguably cooler, and definitely taller Kyle, that is. Our podcast editor & social media guru, Kyle Thomas, joins G

Airfare Absurdities, the Battle for Seattle & Other Travel News

From a bizarre (and arguably absurd) Delta flight pricing quirk, new and disappearing Alaska Atmos redemptions, American’s late premium push, or the ongoing “Battle for S

Live from Fargo! Tips for Traveling (& Saving) from Smaller Airports

The guys took the show on the road: Coming to you live from TEDxFargo in North Dakota in late July, Gunnar and Kyle devoted an episode of the show to airports not named J

Japan & Delta SkyMiles Deals: So Hot Right Now

Kyle joins the show from the Park Hyatt Tokyo on this special Japan-themed episode. While the sun slowly rises behind him, Kyle first revisits his scorching hot take abou

The Current State of Points & Miles Deals in 2026

The world of all things points and miles is changing rapidly. So to dig into where things are at and what’s ahead, Gunnar and Kyle bring in the man they call “St. Peter”

How the Pros Use Google Flights

Booking cheap travel starts and ends with Google Flights, which is why Gunnar and Kyle devoted a full episode of the podcast to how to use our favorite website - includin

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. That’s what Gunnar and Kyle discussed this