The Thrifty Traveler Podcast

Travel Like Gunnar & Kyle - The Tips, Tricks & Apps We Swear By

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Jul 17, 2025
Gunnar and Kyle share their travel survival guide packed with tips to avoid delays and cancellations. They discuss the new TSA policy allowing shoes to stay on during security, and critique the rising costs of expedited services like CLEAR. The hosts delve into using apps like Google Flights and TripIt for flight alerts and itinerary management. They also reveal smart packing strategies with packing cubes and highlight their favorite apps for real-time flight tracking, making your journeys smoother and more enjoyable.
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ANECDOTE

Kyle's Long Delay Anecdote

  • Kyle Potter shared his worst flight delay stuck on a plane on the tarmac in Dallas for nine hours.
  • He arrived home just as the war in Ukraine started, adding to the low vibes.
ANECDOTE

Gunnar's Family Travel Delay

  • Gunnar Olson recounted being delayed seven hours in Boston after a multi-stop flight mishap.
  • His younger brother got sick, lost his passport, and they ended up spending 24 extra hours in Chicago.
INSIGHT

TSA Ends Shoe Removal Rule

  • TSA reversed the shoe removal policy after 24 years, allowing almost all travelers to keep shoes on during security.
  • This change aims to create uniformity and speed up airport security experience.
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