# Dropping Airfare, Thailand & The Case Against Points & Miles

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Podcast: [The Thrifty Traveler Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thrifty-traveler-podcast-7239229)
Published: 2026-05-14T10:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

It’s the episode where we all get to be jealous of Kyle’s trip to Thailand. Luckily, he tells us how to book it and why his inkling to avoid using points and miles (for part of it) made the trip that much better. Plus, the guys make a bold prediction about airfare, wonder if the lounge overcrowding problem is solved, and ask the question: are hotel points and status even worth it anymore?

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