Award Travel 101

Thrifty Travel with Gunnar Olson

May 31, 2024 Joe Petrovic, Gunnar Olson Season 3 Episode 70
Thrifty Travel with Gunnar Olson
Award Travel 101
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Award Travel 101
Thrifty Travel with Gunnar Olson
May 31, 2024 Season 3 Episode 70
Joe Petrovic, Gunnar Olson

Joe talks with Gunnar Olson of Thrifty Traveler on how award travel has helped enrich his travels with his Player 2), and they've created fond memories flying some incredible products, by way of his work at Thrifty Traveler.

Joe and Gunnar also discuss how the past 6 months have probably been more brutal than what we’ve seen in any other past period with award price hikes and no-notice changes from many of our favorite programs such as United, Turkish, Virgin Atlantic and World of Hyatt.

Also listen in for Gunnar's tip of the week; the old adage, "Book early, book often!" 

Where to Find Us
For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community.

  1. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community We are close to our capacity of 500 members so new memberships will be cut off soon. Don't delay in registering if you want to join!
  2. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.
  3. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com.
  4. Our next meetup is located in SEATTLE on AUGUST 16–18, 2024. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit "Out to SEA" on the award.travel website.

Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

Thanks to our Sponsor Thrifty Traveler
The Award Travel 101 Podcast is brought to you in part by Thrifty Traveler Premium. Get Thrifty Traveler Premium deal/award alerts sent straight to your inbox. Use promo code “AT10” for $10 off your first year. Find them at:
ThriftyTraveler.com/Premium

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Joe talks with Gunnar Olson of Thrifty Traveler on how award travel has helped enrich his travels with his Player 2), and they've created fond memories flying some incredible products, by way of his work at Thrifty Traveler.

Joe and Gunnar also discuss how the past 6 months have probably been more brutal than what we’ve seen in any other past period with award price hikes and no-notice changes from many of our favorite programs such as United, Turkish, Virgin Atlantic and World of Hyatt.

Also listen in for Gunnar's tip of the week; the old adage, "Book early, book often!" 

Where to Find Us
For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community.

  1. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community We are close to our capacity of 500 members so new memberships will be cut off soon. Don't delay in registering if you want to join!
  2. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.
  3. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com.
  4. Our next meetup is located in SEATTLE on AUGUST 16–18, 2024. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit "Out to SEA" on the award.travel website.

Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

Thanks to our Sponsor Thrifty Traveler
The Award Travel 101 Podcast is brought to you in part by Thrifty Traveler Premium. Get Thrifty Traveler Premium deal/award alerts sent straight to your inbox. Use promo code “AT10” for $10 off your first year. Find them at:
ThriftyTraveler.com/Premium

Welcome to Gunnar Olson
Gunnar's Background and Thrifty Traveler
How Gunnar earns points
Booking Premium Economy
Cards Gunnar Carries
Delta Hub Captive at MSP
Deals and how Thrifty Traveler helps
Will Joe make it on the Lufthansa A380?
Where is Award Travel headed?
Tip of the Week
Where you can find us