# Ask Us Anything: Biz Class to Australia, How We Earn Points & Big Pod News!

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Podcast: [The Thrifty Traveler Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thrifty-traveler-podcast-7239229)
Published: 2026-03-19T10:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

Against all odds, our baby - this humble travel podcast - is one year old! So the guys are celebrating the best way they know how: by turning the show over to you listeners for another mailbag episode. What’s the best way to book a business class seat all the way to Australia - or Hawaii? Why do airlines charge more per ticket for more passengers? How do we rack up more points? Plus, we’ve got huge news about the show that at least four of you have been waiting for… The Thrifty Traveler Podcast is going LIVE: Join us Friday, June 12 in Minneapolis! Buy your tickets now at thriftytraveler.com/live 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 🌍 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 🌍

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