It’s finally time for a mistake fare episode! Kyle and Gunnar talk about the most exciting fares in the world of flight deals, when airlines accidentally sell tickets at ridiculous discounts. The guys talk through their favorite mistake fares from over the years, how to find and book the next one, and what you need to watch for. Plus, they discuss why holiday flight deals are so much better this year, their new favorite mileage program that might not be on your radar, and Delta’s possibly problematic credit card rule.Watch us on YouTube!Thanks to HotelSlash for sponsoring this episode of the show! Try it out today: Use promo code THRIFTYTRAVELER for a free 90-day trial – plus, get $20 off your first prepaid booking!00:00 - Previewing the next edition of the (in)famous Thrifty Traveler company retreat02:10 - Holiday flight deals are really good this year, but why?06:35 - Something Hot: Is this our new favorite mileage program? All about Japan Airlines Mileage Bank13:55 - Delta’s little-known and possibly problematic credit card rule17:16 - A word from our sponsor: HotelSlash, the easiest way to book a cheaper hotel stay – and rebook when prices drop.18:15 - Mistake fare draft: Our six favorite mistake fares of all time25:30 - Everything you need to know about mistake fares: How to book them, where to find them, and how they happen in the first place46:50 - Listener Question: Maximizing credit card spend on a big house project51:30 - On the spot: The flight deal that got awayProduced and edited by Sylvia ThomasShow music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot Support the show by leaving us a rating and a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have a question you want answered on-air or an idea for the show? Let us know at [email protected] 20% off your first year of cheap flights and points and miles deals with Thrifty Traveler Premium - use promo code TTPOD to save even more!See what we’re all about at https://thriftytraveler.com - or subscribe to our free weekly points and miles newsletter, The Extra Mile!Follow us on…InstagramYouTubeFacebookBluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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