About this episode
Kyle is back from Costa Rica where he was breaking news from the beach! So the guys get caught up on all the latest travel news including a little-known Delta credit card perk he unearthed, some new credit card offers and rumors, some good news for travelers who love cheaper fares to Europe (but bad news for airlines) this summer, and more! Plus, a listener challenges our recent take … and the guys come up with a new bit. Yes, another one.Thank you to our sponsor Bilt Rewards! Earn points on rent and make your entire neighborhood more rewarding with Bilt. Sign-up at joinbilt.com/thrifty. Watch us on YouTube!00:00 - Recapping Kyle’s Costa Rica trip02:30 - Brian kicks off the show from Kenya03:25 - Summer travel demand to Europe is dropping … and we love it10:00 - A PSA to book (or re-book) your spring break flights13:30 - Introducing our new daily (and free!) Extra Mile newsletter15:35 - New Delta SkyMiles card sign-up offers …a nd upgrade offers19:40 - Sky Club visits reset – plus our favorite way to add a few extras22:00 - Kyle discovers the sneaky SkyMiles card premium snack perk24:47 - A word from our sponsor: Bilt Rewards25:50 - Rumors swirl about a souped-up Capital One dining card: The Savor X29:05 - Boo: The Amex Platinum increased its spend requirement by 50%31:25 - A sweet transfer bonus to Japan Airlines from Capital One34:00 - Reviewing the Park Hyatt London River Thames36:20 - Listener Question: Why no love for the Bilt Palladium Card (& our “U-Turn”)42:10 - On the Spot: What are your airport code initials?Send us your “Welcome Back to the Thrifty Traveler Podcast” video! Keep it short, tell us
