The Thrifty Traveler Podcast

The Best Bets for Flight Deals in 2025


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Gunnar and Kyle kick off the podcast by focusing on the cheapest destinations for a trip in 2025, discussing Chase’s dominance in the airport lounge wars, some bad Southwest news (which was just the tip of the iceberg…), and more!

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(0:00) A few destinations where your dollar goes furthest thanks to the exchange rate.

(4:53) Something hot: Chase Sapphire Lounges are on a roll.

(10:27) Something cold: Southwest did us dirty.

(12:47) The Extra Mile: From Italy to Japan, your best bets for cheap flight deals in 2025 (including Emirates and domestic flights!)

(35:51) A listener wonders how to find cheaper spring break fares.

(39:35) Putting Kyle on the spot about Turkish food.

Credits: 

Hosts: Gunnar Olson & Kyle Potter

Produced by Gunnar Olson & Nick Serati

Edited by David Strutt

Show music: All That by Benjamin Tissot

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