Episode

Top 10 Flight Deals of 2026 (So Far)

Podcast: The Thrifty Traveler Podcast
Published: Jul 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 2774
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Summary

It’s the halfway point in 2026, so Gunnar ranked the 10 best flight deals (and three best hotel deals) of the year so far … and Kyle got to air out all of his gripes and grievances about Gunnar’s list. In a six-month span that will surely be remembered for high airfare, we’re celebrating the deals that just kept coming – from flights to Asia in the $300s roundtrip to a business class mistake fare, and more. Plus, we help a listener with their “phantom” space problem, and Gunnar revisits the Taco Bell Cantina at DEN … again …