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Gunnar Olson ✈️ @gunnarolson.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

A super fun episode to record. I got to interview @kpottermn.bsky.social and I learned a lot about my friend and coworker that I never knew before. (Watch the YouTube for a photo from his punk/hardcore days!) He gets to flip the script on me next week. thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...

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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 9: Punk, Politics & Travel w/ (Failed Uber Driver) Kyle Potter

You've read and heard plenty from Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter, but do you really know him? Gunnar grills Kyle on his path to travel writing and much more!

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

The Thrifty Traveler Podcast is already #3 in travel & getting great reviews: "Fast moving & not a bunch of fluff" "So good. I took away a few nuggets from the podcast!" & "Fabulous!" my aunt Barb says Catch Ep 1 now & subscribe - Ep 2 drops Thursday! thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...

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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 1: The Best Bets for Flight Deals in 2025

The first episode of The Thrifty Traveler Podcast delves into your best bets for finding a cheap flight in 2025, how Chase is winning the lounge wars, and more!

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

It's official: We have a podcast! 🥳🎙️ Tune into The Thrifty Traveler Podcast each and every Thursday morning, hosted by @gunnarolson.bsky.social and yours truly. Our first episode focuses on cheap destinations for 2025. Let us know what you think! thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...

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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 1: The Best Bets for Flight Deals in 2025

The first episode of The Thrifty Traveler Podcast delves into your best bets for finding a cheap flight in 2025, how Chase is winning the lounge wars, and more!

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Maybe Herb Kelleher is rolling over in his grave over Southwest’s moves today. Maybe he isn’t. But I know for a fact that he would have challenged Elliott Management (the fund holding his airline hostage) to a drinking contest and called it “The Bender in Denver” or something.

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

It's happening: The Thrifty Traveler Podcast officially kicks off next week! ✈️🎙️ Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts - and check out a sneak peek of what's in store! thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/tra...

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Coming Soon: The Thrifty Traveler Podcast (Subscribe Now!)

It's finally here: Subscribe now to get the Thrifty Traveler Podcast every week on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Endeavor Air Flight 4819, operating for Delta Connection from MSP, apparently flipped upside down while landing in Toronto. This CRJ-900 has capacity for 76 passengers, plus crew. The Toronto airport has said all crew and passengers are accounted for.

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

There are no words, no videos, no photos that can prepare you for the magic of a safari. But dammit, I gotta try.

A zebra standing in front of thick green brush

A large black rhino and a small baby black rhino

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Officially out of office, heading to one of my favorite cities in the world

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Spirit Airlines just updated its Contract of Carriage to explicitly note that it may deny passengers with “see-through clothing; not adequately covered; exposed breasts, buttocks, or other body parts.” Never change, Spirit ❤️

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

NEW: Don't call it a done deal, but nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul on Turkish seem to be inching closer. The airline's chairman is quoted saying they will begin flights "in April or May." Kudos to @ishrionaviation.bsky.social for spotting www.turizmekonomi.com/thy-iki-uzak...

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THY iki uzak mesafe hat daha açmaya hazırlanıyor

Türk Hava Yolları (THY), ABD'nin Minneapolis ve Yeni Zelanda’nın Auckland şehrine uçuş başlatmaya hazırlandığını açıkladı.

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Delta promised its “new vision for using technology” unveiled at CES would “enrich the human experience.” The substance: -4K screens + Bluetooth connectivity are on the way -An AI-powered "Delta Concierge" in app -YouTube Premium onboard for SkyMiles members -Earning SkyMiles on Uber (not Lyft)

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

It's here: Our first annual "First Class & Lavatory Awards," recognizing the absolute best and rock-bottom worst from the year of travel. For the First Class Award, we pulled a Time 2006. 🥂 And the Lavatory Award goes to ... Delta Air Lines' messy meltdown 🚽 thriftytraveler.com/news/travel/...

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The First Class & Lavatory Awards of 2024 Go To...

As the year comes to a close, it's time to recognize the absolute best and worst from the past 365 days. Welcome to the First Class and Lavatory Awards.

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Coming tomorrow to @thriftytraveler.bsky.social: Our first annual “First Class & Lavatory Awards,” recognizing the absolute best 🥂 and worst 🚽 from the full year in travel? Who gets the upgrade? What belongs in the toilet? Stay tuned.

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Happy holidays to you all from Mikka!

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

After a tough court ruling, Germany's Condor is dropping a half-dozen routes to North America next summer - including longstanding destinations like Minneapolis, Baltimore & Halifax thriftytraveler.com/news/airline... via @gunnarolson.bsky.social

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Condor Drops Flights to Baltimore, Minneapolis & 4 More Cities

Condor has cut three routes to North America this week: Nonstop flights to Baltimore, Minneapolis, and Halifax are no longer for sale.

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Update: Delta’s basic fares reappeared on Google Flights this morning. The question remains: Glitch? Or something bigger. Still no word from Delta.

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Something very strange is going on with Delta fares. Within the last 24 hours, virtually all of the airline’s basic economy fares have disappeared from two of the biggest airfare search engines - including Google Flights. Glitch? Or something big in the works? thriftytraveler.com/news/airline...

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Is Delta Pulling its Cheapest Fares from Google Flights, Other Sites?

Over the last 24 hours, virtually all of Delta's cheapest basic economy fares have disappeared from Google Flights and other popular platforms. But why?

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

As @ishrionaviation.bsky.social first reported, Delta confirms it plans to fly Minneapolis to Dublin year-round next year. So will Aer Lingus. I think that's too many seats to N Europe in winter - and Delta's trying to flood out Aer Lingus. Upshot? I can foresee cheap fares this time next year 🤑

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Please please pleaaase bring me back to Hermitage Bay in Antigua. Not just my best Hilton points redemption but easily my favorite hotel stay of all time.

A beach on the Caribbean with several beach chairs

A large wooden villa with furniture on an outdoor deck

Sashimi and a cocktail sitting on a wooden beach bar

A woman walking on the beach toward the sunset over the ocean

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Well well well ... now here's an interesting list of international cities Alaska-Hawaiian COULD eventually fly to from Seattle: -Tokyo & Seoul ✅ -London, Paris & Rome -Bangkok -Manila -Delhi -Ho Chi Minh City (from its investor presentation for its growth plans)

a map from alaska-hawaiian airlines showing potential international destinations

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

PSA for anyone who needs to hear it (all of you): For airlines, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday are marketing gimmicks, nothing more: A way to trick you into buying tickets. Airlines never advertise their best sales. And any discounts you see today are on par with any other normal day.

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Travel demand keeps growing and growing, with a record-setting 3.08 million travelers moving through US airports on Sunday. Yet it's also snapping back to pre-pandemic norms: This chart (comparing 2024 Thanksgiving week numbers vs 2023) suggests fewer travelers are extending trips around holidays.

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thriftytraveler.bsky.social @thriftytraveler.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Have any questions about airfare trends, hotspots for deals in 2025, and how our Premium flight deal service works? Sound off - our editor @kpottermn.bsky.social is taking over for an AMA! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Do you like cheap flights? Redeeming points & miles for (nearly) free travel? Of course you do. My company, @thriftytraveler.bsky.social, is running our biggest sale of the year: Get 50% off your first year of flight deal alerts! thriftytraveler.com/deals/travel...

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Our Biggest Sale of the Year: Get 50% Off Flight Deal Alerts for Black Friday!

We're getting into the Black Friday spirit with a deal that'll put the airlines to shame: Get 50% off a full year of Premium flight deal alerts!

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Kyle Potter @kpottermn.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Wondering why you're getting fewer upgrades lately, Delta flyers? It's simple math: There are far fewer seats to fill with free upgrades ... because Delta is selling them instead. A decade ago, more than 80% of first class was filled with upgrades. Now, just 12% thriftytraveler.com/news/airline...