Mistake Fares, Merger Murmurs & Battling Bag Fees

The Thrifty Traveler Podcast · Apr 16, 2026 · 50m

We’re shining a spotlight on baggage (both travel and emotional …) this week as airlines raised bag fees almost in unison. So the guys talk through what happened, why, and - most importantly - what you can do to avoid paying those higher fees altogether. Plus, we dig into some Delta One news, break down a recent business class mistake fare, and sift through some (ridiculous) United/American merger chatter.

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