Kyle Potter
@kpottermn.bsky.social
Editor of Thrifty Traveler, helping you see more of the world for less. Dry (and also bad) humor.
Reposted by Kyle Potter
A super fun episode to record. I got to interview @kpottermn.bsky.social and I learned a lot about my friend and coworker that I never knew before.
(Watch the YouTube for a photo from his punk/hardcore days!)
He gets to flip the script on me next week.
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(Watch the YouTube for a photo from his punk/hardcore days!)
He gets to flip the script on me next week.
thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 9: Punk, Politics & Travel w/ (Failed Uber Driver) Kyle Potter
You've read and heard plenty from Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter, but do you really know him? Gunnar grills Kyle on his path to travel writing and much more!
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May 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A super fun episode to record. I got to interview @kpottermn.bsky.social and I learned a lot about my friend and coworker that I never knew before.
(Watch the YouTube for a photo from his punk/hardcore days!)
He gets to flip the script on me next week.
thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...
(Watch the YouTube for a photo from his punk/hardcore days!)
He gets to flip the script on me next week.
thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast is already #3 in travel & getting great reviews:
"Fast moving & not a bunch of fluff"
"So good. I took away a few nuggets from the podcast!"
& "Fabulous!" my aunt Barb says
Catch Ep 1 now & subscribe - Ep 2 drops Thursday! thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...
"Fast moving & not a bunch of fluff"
"So good. I took away a few nuggets from the podcast!"
& "Fabulous!" my aunt Barb says
Catch Ep 1 now & subscribe - Ep 2 drops Thursday! thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 1: The Best Bets for Flight Deals in 2025
The first episode of The Thrifty Traveler Podcast delves into your best bets for finding a cheap flight in 2025, how Chase is winning the lounge wars, and more!
thriftytraveler.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast is already #3 in travel & getting great reviews:
"Fast moving & not a bunch of fluff"
"So good. I took away a few nuggets from the podcast!"
& "Fabulous!" my aunt Barb says
Catch Ep 1 now & subscribe - Ep 2 drops Thursday! thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...
"Fast moving & not a bunch of fluff"
"So good. I took away a few nuggets from the podcast!"
& "Fabulous!" my aunt Barb says
Catch Ep 1 now & subscribe - Ep 2 drops Thursday! thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...
It's official: We have a podcast! 🥳🎙️
Tune into The Thrifty Traveler Podcast each and every Thursday morning, hosted by @gunnarolson.bsky.social and yours truly. Our first episode focuses on cheap destinations for 2025.
Let us know what you think!
thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...
Tune into The Thrifty Traveler Podcast each and every Thursday morning, hosted by @gunnarolson.bsky.social and yours truly. Our first episode focuses on cheap destinations for 2025.
Let us know what you think!
thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 1: The Best Bets for Flight Deals in 2025
The first episode of The Thrifty Traveler Podcast delves into your best bets for finding a cheap flight in 2025, how Chase is winning the lounge wars, and more!
thriftytraveler.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's official: We have a podcast! 🥳🎙️
Tune into The Thrifty Traveler Podcast each and every Thursday morning, hosted by @gunnarolson.bsky.social and yours truly. Our first episode focuses on cheap destinations for 2025.
Let us know what you think!
thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...
Tune into The Thrifty Traveler Podcast each and every Thursday morning, hosted by @gunnarolson.bsky.social and yours truly. Our first episode focuses on cheap destinations for 2025.
Let us know what you think!
thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/epi...
Maybe Herb Kelleher is rolling over in his grave over Southwest’s moves today. Maybe he isn’t.
But I know for a fact that he would have challenged Elliott Management (the fund holding his airline hostage) to a drinking contest and called it “The Bender in Denver” or something.
But I know for a fact that he would have challenged Elliott Management (the fund holding his airline hostage) to a drinking contest and called it “The Bender in Denver” or something.
March 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Maybe Herb Kelleher is rolling over in his grave over Southwest’s moves today. Maybe he isn’t.
But I know for a fact that he would have challenged Elliott Management (the fund holding his airline hostage) to a drinking contest and called it “The Bender in Denver” or something.
But I know for a fact that he would have challenged Elliott Management (the fund holding his airline hostage) to a drinking contest and called it “The Bender in Denver” or something.
The first episode of The Thrifty Traveler Podcast drops this Thursday!
Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/tra...
Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/tra...
https://cdn.thriftytraveler.com/Coming Soon: The Thrifty Traveler Podcast (Subscribe Now!)
https://cdn.thriftytraveler.com/It's finally here: Subscribe now to get the Thrifty Traveler Podcast every week on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
thriftytraveler.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The first episode of The Thrifty Traveler Podcast drops this Thursday!
Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/tra...
Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/tra...
It's happening: The Thrifty Traveler Podcast officially kicks off next week! ✈️🎙️
Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts - and check out a sneak peek of what's in store! thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/tra...
Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts - and check out a sneak peek of what's in store! thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/tra...
Coming Soon: The Thrifty Traveler Podcast (Subscribe Now!)
It's finally here: Subscribe now to get the Thrifty Traveler Podcast every week on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
thriftytraveler.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It's happening: The Thrifty Traveler Podcast officially kicks off next week! ✈️🎙️
Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts - and check out a sneak peek of what's in store! thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/tra...
Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts - and check out a sneak peek of what's in store! thriftytraveler.com/podcasts/tra...
Endeavor Air Flight 4819, operating for Delta Connection from MSP, apparently flipped upside down while landing in Toronto.
This CRJ-900 has capacity for 76 passengers, plus crew. The Toronto airport has said all crew and passengers are accounted for.
This CRJ-900 has capacity for 76 passengers, plus crew. The Toronto airport has said all crew and passengers are accounted for.
We are following reports of accident involving Delta flight #DL4819 while landing in Toronto. www.flightradar24.com/data/flights...
February 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Endeavor Air Flight 4819, operating for Delta Connection from MSP, apparently flipped upside down while landing in Toronto.
This CRJ-900 has capacity for 76 passengers, plus crew. The Toronto airport has said all crew and passengers are accounted for.
This CRJ-900 has capacity for 76 passengers, plus crew. The Toronto airport has said all crew and passengers are accounted for.
There are no words, no videos, no photos that can prepare you for the magic of a safari.
But dammit, I gotta try.
But dammit, I gotta try.
February 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
There are no words, no videos, no photos that can prepare you for the magic of a safari.
But dammit, I gotta try.
But dammit, I gotta try.
Officially out of office, heading to one of my favorite cities in the world
January 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Officially out of office, heading to one of my favorite cities in the world
Reposted by Kyle Potter
Spirit Airlines just updated its Contract of Carriage to explicitly note that it may deny passengers with “see-through clothing; not adequately covered; exposed breasts, buttocks, or other body parts.”
Never change, Spirit ❤️
Never change, Spirit ❤️
January 23, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Spirit Airlines just updated its Contract of Carriage to explicitly note that it may deny passengers with “see-through clothing; not adequately covered; exposed breasts, buttocks, or other body parts.”
Never change, Spirit ❤️
Never change, Spirit ❤️
NEW: Don't call it a done deal, but nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul on Turkish seem to be inching closer.
The airline's chairman is quoted saying they will begin flights "in April or May."
Kudos to @ishrionaviation.bsky.social for spotting www.turizmekonomi.com/thy-iki-uzak...
The airline's chairman is quoted saying they will begin flights "in April or May."
Kudos to @ishrionaviation.bsky.social for spotting www.turizmekonomi.com/thy-iki-uzak...
THY iki uzak mesafe hat daha açmaya hazırlanıyor
Türk Hava Yolları (THY), ABD'nin Minneapolis ve Yeni Zelanda’nın Auckland şehrine uçuş başlatmaya hazırlandığını açıkladı.
www.turizmekonomi.com
January 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
NEW: Don't call it a done deal, but nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul on Turkish seem to be inching closer.
The airline's chairman is quoted saying they will begin flights "in April or May."
Kudos to @ishrionaviation.bsky.social for spotting www.turizmekonomi.com/thy-iki-uzak...
The airline's chairman is quoted saying they will begin flights "in April or May."
Kudos to @ishrionaviation.bsky.social for spotting www.turizmekonomi.com/thy-iki-uzak...
Reposted by Kyle Potter
Reposted by Kyle Potter
Delta promised its “new vision for using technology” unveiled at CES would “enrich the human experience.”
The substance:
-4K screens + Bluetooth connectivity are on the way
-An AI-powered "Delta Concierge" in app
-YouTube Premium onboard for SkyMiles members
-Earning SkyMiles on Uber (not Lyft)
The substance:
-4K screens + Bluetooth connectivity are on the way
-An AI-powered "Delta Concierge" in app
-YouTube Premium onboard for SkyMiles members
-Earning SkyMiles on Uber (not Lyft)
January 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Delta promised its “new vision for using technology” unveiled at CES would “enrich the human experience.”
The substance:
-4K screens + Bluetooth connectivity are on the way
-An AI-powered "Delta Concierge" in app
-YouTube Premium onboard for SkyMiles members
-Earning SkyMiles on Uber (not Lyft)
The substance:
-4K screens + Bluetooth connectivity are on the way
-An AI-powered "Delta Concierge" in app
-YouTube Premium onboard for SkyMiles members
-Earning SkyMiles on Uber (not Lyft)
Reposted by Kyle Potter
It's here: Our first annual "First Class & Lavatory Awards," recognizing the absolute best and rock-bottom worst from the year of travel.
For the First Class Award, we pulled a Time 2006. 🥂
And the Lavatory Award goes to ... Delta Air Lines' messy meltdown 🚽 thriftytraveler.com/news/travel/...
For the First Class Award, we pulled a Time 2006. 🥂
And the Lavatory Award goes to ... Delta Air Lines' messy meltdown 🚽 thriftytraveler.com/news/travel/...
The First Class & Lavatory Awards of 2024 Go To...
As the year comes to a close, it's time to recognize the absolute best and worst from the past 365 days. Welcome to the First Class and Lavatory Awards.
thriftytraveler.com
December 31, 2024 at 7:36 PM
It's here: Our first annual "First Class & Lavatory Awards," recognizing the absolute best and rock-bottom worst from the year of travel.
For the First Class Award, we pulled a Time 2006. 🥂
And the Lavatory Award goes to ... Delta Air Lines' messy meltdown 🚽 thriftytraveler.com/news/travel/...
For the First Class Award, we pulled a Time 2006. 🥂
And the Lavatory Award goes to ... Delta Air Lines' messy meltdown 🚽 thriftytraveler.com/news/travel/...
Coming tomorrow to @thriftytraveler.bsky.social:
Our first annual “First Class & Lavatory Awards,” recognizing the absolute best 🥂 and worst 🚽 from the full year in travel?
Who gets the upgrade? What belongs in the toilet? Stay tuned.
Our first annual “First Class & Lavatory Awards,” recognizing the absolute best 🥂 and worst 🚽 from the full year in travel?
Who gets the upgrade? What belongs in the toilet? Stay tuned.
December 31, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Coming tomorrow to @thriftytraveler.bsky.social:
Our first annual “First Class & Lavatory Awards,” recognizing the absolute best 🥂 and worst 🚽 from the full year in travel?
Who gets the upgrade? What belongs in the toilet? Stay tuned.
Our first annual “First Class & Lavatory Awards,” recognizing the absolute best 🥂 and worst 🚽 from the full year in travel?
Who gets the upgrade? What belongs in the toilet? Stay tuned.
Easily the strangest headline we've published in my 6+ years at @thriftytraveler.bsky.social ... but I stand by it.
How Delta Has Turned SkyMiles into the Clearance Meat of Airline Miles
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How Delta Has Turned SkyMiles into the Clearance Meat of Airline Miles
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How Delta Has Turned SkyMiles into the Clearance Meat of Airline Miles
SkyMiles flash sales are the best way to redeem your Delta miles. But let's be clear about what you're getting: Like clearance meat, Delta is offloading scraps.
thriftytraveler.com
December 27, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Easily the strangest headline we've published in my 6+ years at @thriftytraveler.bsky.social ... but I stand by it.
How Delta Has Turned SkyMiles into the Clearance Meat of Airline Miles
thriftytraveler.com/news/airline...
How Delta Has Turned SkyMiles into the Clearance Meat of Airline Miles
thriftytraveler.com/news/airline...
Happy holidays to you all from Mikka!
December 25, 2024 at 4:03 AM
Happy holidays to you all from Mikka!
After a tough court ruling, Germany's Condor is dropping a half-dozen routes to North America next summer - including longstanding destinations like Minneapolis, Baltimore & Halifax thriftytraveler.com/news/airline... via @gunnarolson.bsky.social
Condor Drops Flights to Baltimore, Minneapolis & 4 More Cities
Condor has cut three routes to North America this week: Nonstop flights to Baltimore, Minneapolis, and Halifax are no longer for sale.
thriftytraveler.com
December 24, 2024 at 5:18 PM
After a tough court ruling, Germany's Condor is dropping a half-dozen routes to North America next summer - including longstanding destinations like Minneapolis, Baltimore & Halifax thriftytraveler.com/news/airline... via @gunnarolson.bsky.social
Reposted by Kyle Potter
Update: Delta’s basic fares reappeared on Google Flights this morning.
The question remains: Glitch? Or something bigger.
Still no word from Delta.
The question remains: Glitch? Or something bigger.
Still no word from Delta.
Something very strange is going on with Delta fares.
Within the last 24 hours, virtually all of the airline’s basic economy fares have disappeared from two of the biggest airfare search engines - including Google Flights.
Glitch? Or something big in the works? thriftytraveler.com/news/airline...
Within the last 24 hours, virtually all of the airline’s basic economy fares have disappeared from two of the biggest airfare search engines - including Google Flights.
Glitch? Or something big in the works? thriftytraveler.com/news/airline...
Is Delta Pulling its Cheapest Fares from Google Flights, Other Sites?
Over the last 24 hours, virtually all of Delta's cheapest basic economy fares have disappeared from Google Flights and other popular platforms. But why?
thriftytraveler.com
December 20, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Update: Delta’s basic fares reappeared on Google Flights this morning.
The question remains: Glitch? Or something bigger.
Still no word from Delta.
The question remains: Glitch? Or something bigger.
Still no word from Delta.
Something very strange is going on with Delta fares.
Within the last 24 hours, virtually all of the airline’s basic economy fares have disappeared from two of the biggest airfare search engines - including Google Flights.
Glitch? Or something big in the works? thriftytraveler.com/news/airline...
Within the last 24 hours, virtually all of the airline’s basic economy fares have disappeared from two of the biggest airfare search engines - including Google Flights.
Glitch? Or something big in the works? thriftytraveler.com/news/airline...
Is Delta Pulling its Cheapest Fares from Google Flights, Other Sites?
Over the last 24 hours, virtually all of Delta's cheapest basic economy fares have disappeared from Google Flights and other popular platforms. But why?
thriftytraveler.com
December 20, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Something very strange is going on with Delta fares.
Within the last 24 hours, virtually all of the airline’s basic economy fares have disappeared from two of the biggest airfare search engines - including Google Flights.
Glitch? Or something big in the works? thriftytraveler.com/news/airline...
Within the last 24 hours, virtually all of the airline’s basic economy fares have disappeared from two of the biggest airfare search engines - including Google Flights.
Glitch? Or something big in the works? thriftytraveler.com/news/airline...
Reposted by Kyle Potter