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Gunnar Olson

Gunnar Olson

Editor/ Reporter/ Flight Analyst at Thrifty Traveler

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Languages
  • English
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  • Aviation

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Recent Articles

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Review: Why Flighty Is a Must-Have App for Tracking Your Flights

The Flighty Pro app is the single best app for frequent flyers. See why we love the flight information tracking app and think you should try it.
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Want to Fly Biz Class to Asia Using Points & Miles? Here are Your B...

Booking a lie-flat seat across the Pacific is far from a slam dunk - but it can be done. It all depends on where you look. 
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I Asked 5 AI Chatbots to Plan My Upcoming Trip; 1 Was Better Than t...

They're not perfect, but AI chatbots can help you plan parts of your next trip. After testing out five popular options, one chatbot was far better than the rest.
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Rejoice: Business Class Points Deals to Australia and New Zealand H...

Points and miles can take the sting out of the long, expensive flights Down Under. Luckily, booking these award flights has gotten a lot easier.
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From Christmas Markets to Greece: How to Book Cheap Flights Under $...

Cheap flights to Europe have made a serious comeback, with sub-$500 fares (or cheaper) to destinations across the continent and points deals, too.
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As Shutdown Enters Week 2, Concerns About Air Travel Disruptions Mount

Service to small airports, air traffic control staffing, and flight delay concerns are mounting as we enter week two of the government shutdown.
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 30: Tools of the Trade: How We Ea...

This week, we open up our toolboxes and reveal the tools we use to earn, organize, and redeem points and miles to travel more for less.
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Why New Airline Routes are A Goldmine for Cheap Fares & Award Avail...

New airline routes often lead to cheaper airfare and better, easier ways to use your points. Here's why you should follow the airline news for savings.
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 29: Bye Basic Economy, How Hilton...

It's a big roundup of the week's news, including a flurry of new routes, Google Flights axing basic economy, and how Hilton screwed us ... again.
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Delta Announces 7th New Route to Europe for 2026: JFK to Porto, Por...

Delta just revealed another new summer seasonal route for 2026, adding a new nonstop flight to Porto, Portugal (OPO) beginning May 21, 2026.
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A Little Extra Comfort: How to Book Cheap Premium Economy Flights

It’s the middle ground between economy and business class: Premium Economy. And while it’s not always a bargain, we’ve been seeing cheap premium economy flights.
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Review: TAP Air Portugal Business Class on the A330-900neo

A full review of Tap Air Portugal Business Class onboard the Airbus A330-900neo between New York (JFK) and Lisbon (LIS).
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 28 - The New Amex Platinum Card: ...

The new Amex Platinum Card is available now, so we break down all the new credits – good and bad – to help you decide if it's right for you.
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Flighty Pro App Adds CarPlay & Liquid Glass Design with Slick iOS 2...

With the addition of CarPlay capabilities, added flight tracking reliability, and a redesign for Apple's new "liquid glass" look, Flighty padded its resumé as the best travel app out there with its latest round of updates. 
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How to Swap Your Amex Platinum for the Shiny New Mirror Design

Along with the new credits and benefits on the Platinum Card from American Express, cardholders can get a new mirror card design. Here's how.
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Bonus Ep: Why Flighty is Our Favorite...

Flighty CEO Ryan Jones joins the show to talk about the game-changing flight tracking app in this special bonus episode of the podcast.
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The SkyMiles Members Have Spoken: Delta Will Add Nonstops to Sardin...

After opening it up for a public vote, Delta has chosen not one but two winners for new nonstop service over to Europe next summer.
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Ikon Pass vs. Epic Pass: How to Choose the Right Ski Pass For Winte...

Ikon vs Epic Pass: It’s the choice everyone looking to buy a ski pass for 2023-24 must eventually make. There’s not one right answer, but we’ve got some help.
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Southwest Shakeup Continues: Long-Haul Flights, Premium Cards & Lou...

While CEO Bob Jordan made no concrete announcements, he wasn't shy about what Southwest is scheming up: lounges, a premium credit card, and new flights abroad.
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 27: Mistake Fares, Award Availabi...

Kyle and Gunnar's most interesting coworker, Peter Thornton, comes on to discuss mistake fares, award availability, and MTV Spring Break 2001. Yes, really.
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 26: Ask Us Anything: Amex Credits...

Kyle and Gunnar open up the mailbag to ask all your pressing questions about the Amex Platinum card, Delta One upgrades, and more!