Gunnar and Kyle kindly invite Thrifty Traveler Founder Jared Kamrowski on his own show! Jared shares his favorite flights, worst travel mistakes, looks back on the (almost) decade since starting Thrifty Traveler and what he’s seen change in 10 years of flight deals and points and miles. Plus, the guys laugh about Thrifty Traveler’s extremely humble beginnings (in Jared’s garage - literally) and Gunnar’s memorable job interview in 2021. 

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(0:00) Welcoming our founder and CEO Jared Kamrowski to the middle seat!

(0:52) Why would Jared let Gunnar and Kyle start a podcast?

(2:07) Something hot: The Best Flight of Jared’s Life - Emirates First Class

https://thriftytraveler.com/reviews/flights/emirates-game-changer-first-class/

(4:30) Something cold: Jared’s worst travel mistake ... on a group trip flying Ryanair

(7:20) A word from our sponsor – Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts! 

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(10:23) The Extra Mile: Reflecting on 10 years of Thrifty Traveler

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(29:00) Jared talks about the challenges and upsides of booking from smaller, regional airports

(34:20) Putting Jared on the spot and making him choose one redemption to resurrect

Produced by Gunnar Olson & Nick Serati
Edited by David Strutt
Show music: All That by Benjamin Tissot

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Gunnar and Kyle put Southwest on trial, explaining the (shortsighted) logic behind the airline’s incredibly unpopular changes to baggage and other negative moves - and what it means for all you travelers going forward. Plus, some Hyatt properties to book ASAP before they’ll cost you more points and our absolute favorite travel hack that isn’t much of a “hack” at all.
 

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(0:00) Thanks for ruining our first podcast, Southwest!!!

(1:38) Something hot: Flight prices are dropping - rebook your flights to save more! 

(4:48) Something cold: Hyatt properties on the move, book ASAP! 

(12:54) A word from our sponsor (us … and our really cool tool to help you pick your next travel card!)

(14:00) The Extra Mile: Why Southwest did it … & what’s next

(33:53) A listener wonders how to redeem Delta and Capital One miles

(36:52) Putting Gunnar on the spot about our (alleged) issues

Produced by Gunnar Olson & Nick Serati
Edited by David Strutt
Show music: "All That" by Benjamin Tissot

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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.

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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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Your hosts Gunnar Olson and Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler are (almost) ready to bring you the best in travel once a week. They’ll dive deep into the world of flight deals, redeeming points and miles, destinations, travel tips, and so much more. 

Publishing Thursday mornings. Get ready for the Thrifty Traveler Podcast.

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