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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 39 MIN

What the %$#* was Southwest Thinking?

from The Thrifty Traveler Podcast · host Thrifty Traveler

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. Watch us on YouTube!(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) issuesProduced 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.

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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