Episode

Cheaper Fares Abroad, Big Bilt News, a Merger & 7 Other Big News Stories

Podcast: The Thrifty Traveler Podcast
Published: Jan 15, 2026
Duration seconds: 2969
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Summary

The news has been relentless to kick off the New Year, so the guys are devoting the latest Thrifty Traveler Podcast to 10 big news stories you need to know in 2026. That includes much cheaper one-way international fares, the surprising Allegiant-Sun Country merger, Bilt Rewards 2.0, a pair of new lounges, and much more. Plus, a listener wonders what to do about the dreaded “equipment swap” and Gunnar keeps digging a deeper hole with his recent O’Hare take…