The Thrifty Traveler Podcast Barcelona for Boston Prices: Europe Flight Deals are Bonkers Lately
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May 22, 2025 This week, the hosts dive into the astonishing drop in roundtrip flights to Europe, with fares plummeting below $500. They discuss handy strategies for maximizing travel rewards and the sneaky rebranding of Delta's Basic Economy fare, which has left many confused. Listeners are encouraged to jump on cheap flights to Italy and Greece before they vanish. Plus, there's a warning about soaring Hilton Honors redemption rates and a look at how travelers can navigate this bizarre era of budget travel.
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Earning Iberia Miles by Booking Cheap Flights
- Kyle Potter booked 10 flights from Madrid to Malaga for $26.82 each to earn 90,000 Iberia Avios miles through a rare promotion.
- He never actually flew those trips but used the miles for future travel to Spain, demonstrating smart mileage hacking.
Transfer Amex Points to Alaska Fast
- Transfer Amex points to Hawaiian and then to Alaska before June 30th to maximize Alaska miles earning.
- Use these miles for valuable redemptions like business class flights to Peru starting at 35,000 miles each way.
Hilton Awards Price Spike Unexpected
- Hilton Honors increased their award night cap from 150,000 to 200,000 points without warning, affecting luxury properties.
- This is the third major price increase this year, making some previous sweet spots far more expensive.