Gunnar is back from a rain-soaked trip to Hawaii to talk about oil prices, airfare, and what’s next for flight prices - plus, an update on what’s happening at TSA checkpoints across the country as the partial government shutdown drags on. But Gunnar can’t stop talking about his vacation, so he gives a review of Hawaiian Airlines First Class, reveals his grand theory of travel, and the guys pitch a visit to Minneapolis for the Thrifty Traveler Podcast Live Show in June! The Thrifty Traveler Podcast is going LIVE: Join us Friday, June 12 in Minneapolis! Buy your tickets now! Thanks to our sponsor, Saily! Download Saily in your app store - use our code THRIFTY at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase https://saily.com/thrifty 🌍 Watch us on YouTube! 00:00 - Recapping Gunnar’s trip to Hawaii 04:40 - Marcus welcomes us back to the show from Cabo 05:00 - A review of Hawaiian’s fancy first class suites 10:32 - Gunnar’s Grand Theory of Travel 14:45 - TSA News: Lines, ICE agents & more 20:12 - A word from our sponsor: Travel abroad with an eSim from Saily! 21:25 - Oil prices (and airfare) are going up. What’s next? 34:30 - What you should do now & where to find deals 45:50 - Gunnar gets spotted & pitching Minneapolis 52:20 - On the Spot: What’s the most you’ve paid for a flight? Produced and edited by Sylvia Thomas Video editing by Kyle Thomas Show 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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