About this episode
Where will you find the best flight deals in 2026? Where should you (and we!) travel this year? What else will shape the year of travel ahead - maybe another government shutdown? And who the heck are “Danny & Debbie Delta?” To ring in the New Year, the guys pull out their crystal balls to talk about all things travel in 2026. Plus, a special friend introduces the show and we make a big announcement about what’s ahead for the pod in 2026. Happy New Year, travelers!Watch us on YouTube!00:00 - Where are we traveling in 2026?02:20 - A new tradition to kick off the show! Submit your videos to thriftytraveler.com/voicemail.04:00 - Where to look for the best flight deals in 2026, and why you should keep an eye on the Asia & Delta SkyMiles flash sales14:15 - What deals won’t survive 2026? 18:33 - A word from our sponsor: Us & our Thrifty Traveler Premium service20:19 - The trends that will shape 2026 travel: The Olympics & other big events, plus troubling signs for award travel 28:00 - Watching out for low-cost carriers - and why “Danny & Debbie Delta in Detroit” should care.35:00 - Airports in 2026: Another shutdown, TSA fees & more40:35 - What about credit cards? Bilt 2.0 & the uncertain future of the Venture X45:30 - Where to go in 2026? Thailand, Vietnam, Finland, Spain, and beyond51:45 - Listener Question: When & how you should call the airline to book award tickets57:40 - On the Spot: Big news ahead for the podcast?Produced and edited by Sylvia ThomasVideo editing by Kyle ThomasShow music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot
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