It’s our first ever mailbag episode! Kyle’s on vacation, so we lined up a bunch of the best questions we’ve been asked and gave you our best advice. We tackle topics such as positioning flight tips, what we would pay for a Delta One upgrade, how to maximize your Amex Platinum credits with a refresh coming, destinations that exceeded our expectations, airlines as NFL quarterbacks, and the best and worst parts about our jobs. And remember: Be like Kyle and take your vacation days, people!

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00:00 - Kyle’s on vacation, and you should, too! (Only 48% of Americans use all their vacation days…and that stinks)

03:00 - It’s Mailbag time! Brought to you by…us! Sign up for Thrifty Traveler Premium today. Use promo code “TTPOD” for $20 off your first year of flight deal alerts.

04:00 - Airlines & hotels questions - More Southeast Asia flights, positioning flights strategies, Delta One upgrades, and more.

18:35 - Award travel questions - Thailand on points, biz class to Tokyo, booking to Athens now that Emirates fees got too expensive, and more.

34:30 - This week’s show is sponsored by Abundo Wealth!

35:30 - Credit card questions - When cash back makes sense, ways to get points fast, with the new Amex Platinum card coming, can you double dip on credits?

51:00 - Travel tips and wanderlust - Places that exceeded our expectations, Glacier National Park recommendations, best backpacks and more.

59:15 - Personal questions: Fear of devaluations, fighting FOMO, airlines as NFL quarterbacks, and why we love our jobs!

01:13:00 - On the Spot: What’s our best episode of the pod so far?

Produced by Gunnar Olson

Edited by David Strutt

Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot

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