Gunnar and Kyle brag about gettin’ booksy before diving into a busy week of news: The single best redemption using Southwest miles, translating an airline CEO’s infuriating airfare comments, applaud a true sicko’s way of transferring points to Hilton, and more. Plus, the guys draft their favorite new routes debuting this winter and play the World Cup … of flight deals.

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00:00 - Gunnar & Kyle both got “booksy”

02:24 - The Larsons welcome us back from Machu Picchu!

03:50 - Is this the best Southwest Rapid Rewards redemption?

08:55 - Translating Delta CEO’s (gross) comments on airfare

16:45 - A new Delta One Lounge ATL … eventually

21:15 - Transferring points from Chase to Hilton

24:25 - A Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal World Cup

27:50 - Delta SkyMiles premium snack benefit extended!

29:30 - & T-Mobile customers get a free drink!

30:20 - We’re hiring! What it’s like to work with us …

31:45 - Drafting our favorite new winter routes

37:45 - A listener asks: How to use Google Flights for award travel?

41:05 - On the spot: Advice for getting into the travel industry

Produced and edited by Sylvia Thomas

Video editing by Kyle Thomas
Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot

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