The Thrifty Traveler Podcast Travel is Cooling Down … & Flight Deals are Heating Up!
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Apr 17, 2025 Travel demand is cooling, but that means incredible flight deals are heating up! The hosts reveal a stunning mistake fare and discuss the implications of new 'ultrabasics' into the airline industry. Real ID enforcement may be closer than we think, so travelers need to be prepared. Summer travel looks promising with prices dropping, including domestic flights under $100! They celebrate a creative listener with the 'Listener of the Week' award, adding a fun twist to the conversation about travel trends.
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Rare Cathay Pacific First Class Deal
- Cathay Pacific first class award availability from JFK to Southeast Asia, New Zealand, and Australia is extraordinarily rare and highly valuable.
- Adding a business class connection segment can sometimes lower the total award cost unexpectedly.
Lufthansa Business Class Bargain
- Airlines are currently offering unusually low fares on premium cabins, such as Lufthansa business class to Europe for about $1,000 round trip.
- The fare appears not to be a traditional mistake fare, indicating a significant shift in travel pricing dynamics.
Prepare for Real ID Enforcement
- Travelers must prepare for TSA Real ID enforcement starting May 7th by obtaining a Real ID or carrying an alternative like a passport or Global Entry card.
- Carry your compliant ID to avoid delays or denied boarding when flying domestically.