Episode Details

From a bizarre (and arguably absurd) Delta flight pricing quirk, new and disappearing Alaska Atmos redemptions, American’s late premium push, or the ongoing “Battle for Seattle,” there’s no shortage of travel news for Gunnar and Kyle to break down on the show this week. Plus, the guys help a listener with that age-old question of award travel: should you book a flight with lower mileage rates or fewer fees?

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00:00 - Being “back from Japan” is so tough

02:45 - Kelly & Wes welcome us back from Kona!

04:45 - Delta airfare absurdity: Athens for less than Atlanta?!

08:50 - RIP to this awesome biz class redemption

10:50 - But Philippine Airlines is now bookable with Alaska!

13:10 - Two awesome transfer bonuses this month

15:10 - Amex adds an interesting new hotel partner

18:40 - The overlooked 100K point Chase card offers

20:40 - A word from our sponsors: Bilt Rewards & North Dakota Tourism

22:45 - American adds Flagship Check-in at DFW …

26:45 - … but cuts some upgrades for elites …
29:05 - … and raises the annual fee on its top credit card

33:00 - SkyMiles and Starbucks switch it up (again)

35:30 - Delta bullies out another airline

40:00 - But the Battle for Seattle rages on

45:10 - Would you rather: Lower award rate or fewer fees?

49:20 - On the Spot: Predicting the next fare war

Produced and edited by Sylvia Thomas

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

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