EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 36 MIN
Barcelona for Boston Prices: Europe Flight Deals are Bonkers Lately
from The Thrifty Traveler Podcast · host Kyle Potter, Gunnar Olson
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. Watch us on YouTube!00:00 - The cheapest flights Kyle has ever booked03:20 - Something Hot: Why (& how) you should transfer your Amex points to Alaska…right now!07:30 - Something Cold: Hilton hikes award prices…again10:40 - Something Extra Cold: Delta’s gross "Basic" rebrand bait & switch15:20 - 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 hadProduced by Gunnar Olson & Nick SeratiEdited by David StruttShow music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot Support the show by leaving us a rating and a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have a question you want answered on-air or an idea for the show? Let us know at [email protected] 20% off your first year of cheap flights and points and miles deals with Thrifty Traveler Premium - use promo code TTPOD to save even more!See what we’re all about at https://thriftytraveler.com - or subscribe to our free weekly points and miles newsletter, The Extra Mile!Follow us on…InstagramYouTubeFacebookBluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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.
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