Podcasts about thrifty traveler

In this value-packed Quick Hits episode, DeAndre Coke breaks down the most significant developments in the points and miles world—from exciting transfer bonuses and premium card promos to major airline pricing changes and credit card legislation that could impact your travel rewards. He highlights Thrifty Traveler's limited-time 50% off deal, an elevated IHG card bonus offering 5 free nights, new baggage fees from Southwest, and a game-changing partnership between United and JetBlue. DeAndre also shares updates on Amex, Chase, and Citi transfer bonuses, the Capital One lounge guest access shake-up, and the growing concern over the Credit Card Competition Act. Whether you're just getting started with points or already planning your next redemption, there's something in this episode for you. Listeners are also reminded to take advantage of free strategy consultations to get personalized travel game plans.   Key takeaways:  Thrifty Traveler Premium: 50% off during their 10th anniversary sale. IHG Premier Card: New signup bonus with five free night certificates. Delta Fixes Pricing: Ends higher solo traveler fares. Southwest Changes: Ends "bags fly free" policy. Transfer Bonuses: 30% Amex → Avios, 25% Chase → Virgin, 25% Citi → Wyndham. United x JetBlue Partnership: Easier booking, point redemptions, and elite perks. Capital One Lounge Access: Guest access gets more expensive in 2026. Credit Card Competition Act: Could threaten reward programs—take action. Free Travel Strategy Sessions: Book through our website for personalized assistance.   Resources: Thrifty Traveler 50% off promotion Act now - Protect your points! Book a Free 30-minute points & miles consultation Start here to learn how to unlock nearly free travel Sign up for our newsletter! This month's best current card offers BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group   Interested in Financial Planning? Truicity Wealth Management   Some of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game: Note: Contains affiliate/sponsored links Card Pointers (Saves the average user $750 per year) Zil Money (For Payroll on Credit Card) Travel Freely Point.me FlightConnections.com Thrifty Traveler Premium LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:  Use coupon code "BOLDYGO" for a 50% discount!   Connect with DeAndre Coke:  Instagram: BoldlyGo.world TikTok: BoldlyGo.world  Website: BoldlyGo.world YouTube: BoldlyGoWorld YouTube: BoldlyGo.Travels    

Henry talks with Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler about upcharging solo passengers, how airlines reacted, what fallout he's seen, and more.

Henry and Chris discusses the passing of Vikings legend Jim Marshall, he talks with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider, and he chats up Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler about the latest upcharging from airlines, and he feels the Minneapolis City Council has a dilemma.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before our friend Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins to recap the big story he broke last week regarding how major airlines sneakily tried to charge much higher prices for solo fliers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before our friend Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins to recap the big story he broke last week regarding how major airlines sneakily tried to charge much higher prices for solo fliers.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before our friend Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins to recap the big story he broke last week regarding how major airlines sneakily tried to charge much higher prices for solo fliers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before our friend Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins to recap the big story he broke last week regarding how major airlines sneakily tried to charge much higher prices for solo fliers.

Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler joins Korzo to share about a story they broke this week showing the biggest airlines in America are exploiting solo travelers by quietly charging high prices for their tickets than those booking multiple tickets.

Scott Korzenowski reviews a busy week for the President playing a game of What's Up With Trump? to open the hour. Later, we talk about how customers are taking advantage of lenient retail return policies, our favorite chain restaurant, and Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler joins to talk about how big airlines are quietly charging higher prices for solo travelers.

Free bags are no longer the standard for the discount carrier and that will have a huge impact on their bottom line. Is it penny wise and pound foolish? Find out more from Kyle Potter from THRIFTY TRAVELER and Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning news.

Free bags are no longer the standard for the discount carrier and that will have a huge impact on their bottom line. Is it penny wise and pound foolish? Find out more from Kyle Potter from THRIFTY TRAVELER and Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning news.

Is travel finally getting cheaper again? In this Quick Hits episode, DeAndre Coke breaks down the latest shifts in travel trends, including a noticeable drop in flight prices and increased award seat availability, especially in business and first class. He explains why now might be the ideal time to snag flight deals using points or cash and shares valuable tools for smarter travel booking, including the newly launched hotel search tool Gondola. DeAndre also provides an update on the ongoing saga of using payroll for your credit cards with Zil Money, which has been down for over a month now. He also covers a fast-closing loophole that lets travelers transfer Amex points to Alaska Airlines miles. He warns listeners about the upcoming temporary suspension of point transfers from Chase and Amex to Emirates. The episode closes with a heads-up on an active 30% transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, along with key considerations for making the most of those points. From smart booking strategies to maximizing redemptions, this update helps you make the most of the current travel climate.   Key takeaways:  Flight Prices Dropping: Demand is cooling, bringing cheaper cash fares and improved award availability. Alaska Airlines Loophole: The Amex → Hawaiian → Alaska transfer hack may end soon—act fast. Gondola Tool: A new site showing cash vs. points hotel prices, elite benefits, and price tracking, though it requires email read access. Emirates Transfers Paused: Chase (May 28–June 30) and Amex (starting May 29) are temporarily pausing point transfers to Emirates, hinting at a likely devaluation. Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus: 30% bonus on Citi ThankYou Rewards transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club through May 17. Thrifty Traveler & Daily Drop: Helpful tools for spotting mistake fares and daily point deals. Cash vs Points Strategy: When flight prices drop, cash may offer better value than points.    Resources: Start here to learn how to unlock nearly free travel Sign up for our newsletter! This month's best current card offers LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:  Use coupon code "BOLDYGO" for a 50% discount! BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group Truicity Wealth Management Thrifty Traveler Premium Daily Drop Newsletter   Connect with DeAndre Coke:  Instagram: BoldlyGo.world Website: BoldlyGo.world YouTube: BoldlyGoWorld    

Watch Us On YouTube! NEW: Time stamps are listed at the bottom of the notes! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Richard is back from his first trip to Biloxi and he's filling us in on all the details.   Ed had his first issue on American since returning to the airline recently. Will it change his future decisions?   There are signs that travel is slowing down. What can you expect to see this summer? There's a new 100K sign-up bonus, back again for folks.   Thrifty Traveler is giving us advanced notice about an upcoming price increase. But, they have a very generous policy on holding pricing for all existing customers. Lock in current pricing before it goes up! 0:00 Intro 2:54 Biloxi 6:51 Katrina's Lasting Effects 14:10 Ed Adventures with American 21:59 Kerr's "Upgrade"? 24:33:00 Ed's Tidbits on United 29:09:00 Increases in Service to Hawaii 31:44:00 Thrifty Traveler 33:12:00 The In-Branch Offer 36:24:00 United Axes Clear for 1k 40:49:00 Slack Question -Foreign Currency 44:55:00 Outro       If you want to support the show, you can subscribe to our private community. We have semi-monthly video Happy Hours where you'll get access to Ed and other travel experts. You'll also get to join the discussion with other members on a host of issues on our private message boards.   If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/  

Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler joins Chad to talk about Delta offering $30,000 to passengers on the plane during the crash earlier this week in Toronto and how that compares to what airlines have offered in the past in similar situations.

Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler joins Chad with reaction to Delta offering $30,000 to passengers involved in the runway crash on Monday. Plus, we visit with Susie Jones to get her thoughts on some dating topics.

Episode 46: Show Notes. The travel space is constantly evolving, and the way in which airlines handle rewards systems is no different. Today on Travel Stories, we are joined by Thrifty Traveler editor Kyle Potter to discuss the miles and points game, airfare trends, and becoming a premium Thrifty Traveler. Tuning in, you'll hear all about Kyle's career, the air revenue trends Kyle has noticed, what's happening in travel awards, and more! We delve into the world of miles and points as Kyle shares his perspective on the trends before discussing why travelers playing this game can be optimistic about future benefits. He even shares a story from his trip to Hanoi, discusses his 2025 travel predictions, and talks about great travel tools. Finally, our guest tells us about Thrifty Traveler Premium and the benefits of this service. Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode: [02:36] A warm introduction to today's guest, Kyle Potter.  [05:35] What Kyle is seeing in airfare trends today.  [12:48] The changes that are happening in the award travel spaces. [18:27] A reminder that the world of miles and points travelers is really small.  [25:45] What Kyle thinks is causing trends from reward perspectives.  [29:24] The optimistic side of how airlines react to miles and points ‘millionaires'.  [33:07] Kyle shares a memorable travel story from his trip to Hanoi.   [39:45] What Kyle sees happening in travel in 2025 and his opinion on change fees.  [44:48] The award tools that Kyle thinks are good and why he prefers manual search.  [50:00] Kyle talks about Thrifty Traveler Premium, what they offer, and the cost of it.  Quotes: “Travel can't grow forever. – Things are going to plateau at some point but they really haven't yet.” — @kpottermn [7:43] “I still think we've got some good runway here for cheap domestic travel.” — @kpottermn [12:09] “Many airlines out there have wised up to just how much they're giving away to people who have points to play with.” — @kpottermn [27:39] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Kyle Potter on LinkedIn Kyle Potter on X Kyle Potter on Instagram Thrifty Traveler Seats.aero Flighty Thomas Kim on X Trevor Mountcastle on X

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler is back with us this week, and he's got an exclusive deal only for Miles To Go listeners/viewers!  Save 60% on a new Thrifty Traveler subscription using the code GO60.  This is the best deal I can recall seeing for a Thrifty Traveler subscription.  I've been a paid subscriber for years and I'm a BIG fan of their service. PRO TIP: Make sure you add on the $24.99 "Hotel Deals" subscription.  If you get one hotel deal that you can take advantage of, you'll pay for years of this subscription! Kyle is also breaking down his awesome stay at Hermitage Bay in Antigua.  Hermitage Bay was one of the very first hotel deals Thrifty Traveler launched with.  You can use your Hilton Honors points to redeem for a villa at this incredible property. Richard is breaking down a new opportunity to earn hundreds of thousands of Bilt Rewards points if you're purchasing a new home! And, we're breaking down other great Black Friday deals, such as a great hotel deal from Aeroplan and a killer price on Points Path Premium!   If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

Dan and Gaardsy review the Vikings, Wolves and Wild in the Top 5 before Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins us for a holiday travel update and his usual great insights about the airline industry.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Vikings, Wolves and Wild in the Top 5 before Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins us for a holiday travel update and his usual great insights about the airline industry.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Vikings, Wolves and Wild in the Top 5 before Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins us for a holiday travel update and his usual great insights about the airline industry.

Looking to level up your travel game? In this Quick Hit episode, DeAndre Coke shares practical travel tips and updates to help you maximize rewards and make your journeys smoother. From leveraging transfer bonuses with the Boldly Go calculator to snagging Thrifty Traveler's Black Friday deals, DeAndre breaks down strategies that work. He also discusses … Read More Read More

Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler joins Chad to share statistics from the TSA on the number of guns found at airport security checkpoints so far this year and also provide some insight on other topics regarding air travel.

WCCO-TV meteorologist Chris Shaffer joins Chad to talk about the strength of Hurricane Milton as it approaches landfall in Florida. Plus, Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler shares some ridiculous numbers about the amount of guns the TSA has found so far this year at security checkpoints.

Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler tells us about another delay for Real ID. 

WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - KYLE POTTER - Editor of Thrifty Traveler –  Discuss latest on travel nightmares at airports SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/kpottermn WEBSITE: https://thriftytraveler.com/ Delta under federal investigation as it cancels thousands of flights  Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Carter and Chris Tubbs discuss more about the change in society and why we have a problem planning long term, Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler talks Delta debacle and Quick Takes.

It was a chaotic start to the weekend, and the chaos continues for many airports around the world - Delta has confirmed over 600 flights are being cancelled due to their continued issues since Friday's outage - we talked to Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler about that and more!

Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler joins Chad at the top of the show to talk about the major impact today's early morning tech outage is still having on major airlines and which ones have been spared.

An hour of excellent information and insight as we begin with Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler on how the global IT outage has impacted the airline industry before we talk Biden and Trump with Major Garrett of CBS News.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler, for their support of the show. Use the code "GO10" to get $10 an annual subscription. Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins us to talk about the recent trend of increased award availability for summer travel. He shares which airlines are making the most inventory available.   After that, Kyle is giving us the scoop on the newest Thrifty Traveler product, their new hotel alerts service. For folks who like to stay at the best hotels in the world using points, this new service is a game-changer.   To celebrate, we're giving away 5 annual memberships for the new hotel product to members of our Slack community. Join to win this add-on to your Thrifty Traveler Premium membership! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler, for their support of the show. Use the code "GO10" to get $10 an annual subscription. Stay tuned for more details about their new hotel alerts! Richard is back from his Amanyara stay, an ultra-luxury resort in Turks & Caicos. He's spilling the tea on all the details of his stay. We also discuss a new promotional product from Wyndham, the Ultimate Hotel Pass. Is this deal worth it? Do you have a shot to get this deal? American Airlines is inching closer to a flight attendant strike. Is this likely to disrupt summer travel? Lastly, Ed gives a short recap on his stay at Fontaineblue Las Vegas. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

Chad Hartman talks with Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler about people traveling more, why he sees as the reason for the increase, why air travel is working in the consumer's favor, is TSA pre-check worth it and more?

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler, for their support of the show. Use the code "GO10" to get $10 an annual subscription. Stay tuned for more details about their new hotel alerts! Richard is back from his Amanyara stay, an ultra-luxury resort in Turks & Caicos. He's spilling the tea on all the details of his stay. We also discuss a new promotional product from Wyndham, the Ultimate Hotel Pass. Is this deal worth it? Do you have a shot to get this deal? American Airlines is inching closer to a flight attendant strike. Is this likely to disrupt summer travel? Lastly, Ed gives a short recap on his stay at Fontaineblue Las Vegas. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

BREAKING news from our partners at Thrifty Traveler!Starting right now through Thursday, June 20th at 11:59PM Eastern, NEW subscribers can get 50% off their first year of their Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts by entering promo code FIFTY  which can be customized from more than 200 US and Canadian cities.You can even opt-in for INSTANT TEXT Alerts for special “mistake” fares or the rarest “Unicorn deals.” In the last month alone, Thrifty Traveler Premium has sent over 3 alerts per day for:R/T domestic flights under $200 (some even under $100)An ultra-low $135 r/t to DublinSkymiles flash sales to Mexico, Central America, and even the Caribbean for 16K R/TOther aspirational award alerts Thrifty Traveler Premium has delivered include: QSuites to the middle east and beyondEmirates First classAir France/Flying Blue to Europe (even during Olympics)United Polaris to Europe and AustraliaAmerican Flagship routes to EuropeAll of these awards were in lie-flat seats. In fact, Joe just returned recently from Rome in business class on ITA's newest plane (just 3 months old) c/o one of these alerts from Thrifty Traveler Premium for just 54K flexible points, and next month he's traveling to Tokyo in business class on JAL's newest A350-1000, courtesy of an alert and 60K AAdvantage miles.Again, with this is a limited-time offer from Thrifty Traveler Premium runs through Thursday, June 20th at 11:59PM and NEW subscribers can get 50% off their first year of their Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts by entering promo code FIFTY. Now, get these customized alerts sent directly to your inbox for 50% off. That's $49.99 for an investment into the next year of your Award Travel future!Where to Find Us For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in SEATTLE on AUGUST 16–18, 2024. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit "Out to SEA" on the award.travel website. Support the AT101 Podcast/CommunityThanks to our Sponsor Thrifty TravelerThe Award Travel 101 Podcast is brought to you in part by Thrifty Traveler Premium. Get Thrifty Traveler Premium deal/award alerts sent straight to your inbox. Use promo code “AT10” for $10 off your first year. Find them at:ThriftyTraveler.com/Premium

Kyle Potter and the folks at Thrifty Traveler figured out that you can save $44 on a Sun Country ticket by buying it at the airport. Jason tested it out this weekend and the two of them talked about it. 

Hour 1: Jason thinks the two major cities are getting wrong when it comes to drive-thrus. Then he's joined by Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler to talk about saving money on Sun Country tickets

 The Award Travel 101 Podcast is brought to you in part by Thrifty Traveler Premium. Get Thrifty Traveler Premium deal/award alerts sent straight to your inbox. Use promo code “AT10” for $10 off your first year. Recent finds include:R/T ANA "The Room" Business Class for $2,139R/T Mexico/Central America 17KO/W Emirates First class for 61KYou can find these at ThriftyTraveler.com/Premium Highlight feature: Thrifty Travel!Meet Gunnar. Starting as journalist, Gunnar worked his way through the local media scene before landing at Thrifty Traveler as a senior reporter and deal analyst. Award Travel has helped enrich his travels with his Player Two (P2), and they've created fond memories flying some incredible products, by way of his work at Thrifty Traveler.We'll cover:BackgroundIntroduction to travel rewards/loyalty programsHighlightsFamily/solo TravelStrengthsFavorite airline, hotel, credit card programsDealsWe discussed this with Thrifty Traveler Premium founder, Jared Kamrowski, in Episode 41 so, “Is Award Travel dead?” The past 6-7 month have probably been more brutal than what we've seen in any other past period with award price hikes and no-notice changes from many of our favorite programs:UnitedFirstSecondThirdTurkish Miles & SmilesWorld of HyattAnnual Adjustment45 Small Luxury Hotels rejoin World of HyattHere's What Your Hyatt Points Are Worth Toward Mr & Mrs Smith BookingsHyatt Converts 9 Destination Residences in Hawaii Into Homes & Hideaways PropertiesVirgin AtlanticGunnar's Thrifty tip of the weekThe old adage, "Book early, book often!" Don't "put it away" by booking and forgetting it.Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in SEATTLE on AUGUST 16–18, 2024. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit "Out to SEA" on the award.travel website. Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

Get motivated to create a vacation fund and stick to your travel goals! When I decided years ago to prioritize travel, one of the most empowering steps I took was establishing a dedicated vacation fund, a special bank account solely for my travel savings. Learn practical tips for managing a dedicated vacation fund.

Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler joins Chad for talk about Sun Country's new app, Southwest now sharing their flights on Google Flights, and some of the most ridiculous travel accessories he and his team recently tested out.

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Gayle Knutson talks to Pamela Klinger-Horn of Valley Bookseller with her recommendations for great summer reads (5:00); and Jim Maher talks summer travel with Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler (27:00). Also included is an update of local news (48:00), and a salute to all River Radio Season 5 guests (51:00). Matt Quast is technical director.This Week's GuestsPamela Klinger-Horn, Valley BooksellerKyle Potter, Thrifty TravelerGovernment Links:City of Marine on St. CroixCity of ScandiaMay TownshipWashington CountyBook ListPamela Klinger-Horn's recommended summer readsNews LinksFred de Sam Lazaro Stories on PBS Newshour (Apr. 30 and May 1 episodes)Event LinksLonnie Lovness Library Presentation on Apr. 18Scandia Community-Wide Garage SaleRed Cross Blood Drive in ScandiaSt. Croix River RendezvousBusiness/Organization Links:Marine Community LibraryMarine Mills Folk School

Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler tells us about the fight for travelers in Minnesota. 

MSP airport is at the heart of a battle for customers between Delta and Sun Country Airlines. Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler joins Chad to talk about what he's seeing and how it's impacting both companies.

We have plenty of good sports topics to discuss with Chip Scoggins during his regular Monday visit with Chad before Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler joins to talk about Delta and Sun Country battling for customers at MSP airport.

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Are you gearing up for a year filled with exploration, but the rising cost of airfare is getting in the way? Good news – there are many clever yet often overlooked strategies to help you cut costs. Join me as I unravel how I save money on airfare and the simple ways you can, too.    About Our Sponsor - Thrifty Traveler  Our 3-part flight deal series is sponsored by Thrifty Traveler, my go-to flight deal subscription service. Use the promo code ‘TC10' to get $20 off your first year. With Thrifty Traveler Premium, you'll get instant email notifications for cheap flights and mistake fares departing from the U.S. and Canada to domestic and international destinations.     Listen to these episodes next: How To Find Mistake Fares Like a Pro - Episode 152 How Cheap Flights Alerts Work – Episode 150  How Flight and Hotel Pricing Works – Episode 78   Enjoyed this episode?  You'll love my new book, ‘We Are Financially Savvy Travelers.' This book provides practical guidance on making smart savings and spending decisions aligned with your values and money goals. Available where books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and more.    Read My Books:  We Are Financially Savvy Travelers  Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure    Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/financiallysavvytravelers  Website: www.thoughtcard.com  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir   Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries. 

Episode 223 - We're sharing how to save money on flights in this week's interview with Jared, the CEO of Thrifty Traveler. Jared shared how to use Thrifty Traveler Premium to save money on international flights and domestic flights, utilize credit card points to get free economy, business, and first-class flights, and inspire you to travel more with the many resources available on thriftytraveler.com. Jared shares how his passion for scoring high-quality airplane seats at affordable prices inspired Thrifty Traveler and how it has grown into the massive traveler's resource it is today. Thirty Traveler has tons of FREE resources for travelers, and its flight deal subscription service, Thrifty Traveler Premium sends the best airline ticket deals directly to your inbox daily. Thirty Traveler Premium is offering you $10 off your first-year subscription using promo code TS10 when you sign up. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trips You Can Join: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 and Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024. Shop: Trip Itineraries, Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travel-squad-podcast/support

Although saving for travel is a great way to make travel a financial priority, other ways to afford it should not be overlooked. One of these ways is to keep an eye out for flight deals, including the occasional mistake fare. Listen to this episode for everything you need to know about mistake fares: how to find them and the drawbacks.    About Our Sponsor - Thrifty Traveler  Our 3-part flight deal series is sponsored by Thrifty Traveler, my go-to flight deal subscription service. Use the promo code ‘TC10' to get $20 off your first year. With Thrifty Traveler Premium, you'll get instant email notifications for cheap flights and mistake fares departing from the U.S. and Canada to domestic and international destinations.     Enjoyed this episode?  You'll love my new book, ‘We Are Financially Savvy Travelers.' This book provides practical guidance on making smart savings and spending decisions aligned with your values and money goals. Available where books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and more.    Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/financiallysavvytravelers  Website: www.thoughtcard.com  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir   Listen to these episodes next: How Flight and Hotel Pricing Works – Episode 78 How Cheap Flights Alerts Work – Episode 150   Read My Books:  We Are Financially Savvy Travelers  Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure    Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries. 

A big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well! Ed and Richard are joined by Jared Kamrowski, the founder of Thrifty Traveler.  We're talking about the value of a Thrifty Traveler Premium subscription, new features as well as Richard and Ed's favorite features. Jared sticks around to share his thoughts with the guys on the surprising announcement that Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are merging.  What does this mean for travelers? If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

Cheap flight alerts have helped me save between 40-90% on airfare, and it was often the inspiration I needed to keep my finances organized to seize time-sensitive travel opportunities.  Flight deal subscriptions might be the game-changer you've been missing, but I get it—you might be (a little) skeptical, so in this episode, I'm partnering with Thrifty Traveler to share how flight deal subscriptions work, how they can benefit you, and why they are the golden ticket to travel experiences you've been overlooking.    About Our Sponsor - Thrifty Traveler  The episode is sponsored by Thrifty Traveler, my go-to flight deal subscription service. Use the promo code ‘TC10' to get $20 off your first year. With Thrifty Traveler Premium, you'll get instant email alerts for cheap flights departing from the US and Canada. Your subscription includes notifications about points and miles sales, secret mistake fares, and discounted business and first-class tickets.   Enjoyed this episode?  You'll love my new book, ‘We Are Financially Savvy Travelers.' Discover how mindful spending and defining your travel priorities and preferences can lead to affording a lifetime of travel experiences. This book provides practical guidance on making smart savings and spending decisions aligned with your values and money goals. Available where books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and more.    Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett: Website: www.thoughtcard.com  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir   Share your thoughts and topic suggestions for new episodes by leaving a voicemail.    Listen to these episodes next: Why You Need a Travel Fund - Episode 2  How To Define Your Travel Style - Episode 102  What People Get Wrong About Financially Savvy Travel - Episode 148 How I Became a Financially Savvy Traveler - Episode 69   Read My Books:  We Are Financially Savvy Travelers Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure    My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers:  Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code ‘TC10' for $10 off your first year.  CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.  Dollar Flight Club get email alerts with flight deals leaving from your home airport.  Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.  Get Outdoors 101 the course by Olivia Christine teaches how to confidently plan outdoor adventures so you can unplug and de-stress. For $50 OFF use the promo code ‘ThoughtCard50.' Knack Bag for stylish and functional backpacks perfect for weekend trips, business travel, or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.   My Favorite Resources For Entrepreneurs:  Grantable an AI grant-writing tool to save you time writing winning grant applications.  Grants For Creators a monthly newsletter sharing grants and other funding opportunities for U.S. creatives, small business owners, and founders.  iFindYouClose a membership sharing weekly speaking opportunities so you find the perfect stage for your signature talk.  Email Marketing Club a membership where you receive email templates every week that help you connect and convert your audience to paying customers.    Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.