After Years of Sky-High Rates, Delta SkyMiles Business Class Deals are Back
Again and again, we've warned travelers with their hearts set on flying business class to forget about earning Delta SkyMiles. With normal rates of 400,000 SkyMiles or more (yes, each way), it's just...
View ArticleChase Sapphire Preferred Card Review: The Best Card for Beginners
For over a decade, we've considered the *csp* the best travel rewards credit card for beginners. In 2024, that hasn't changed … in fact, that case is arguably stronger than ever. It's a great option...
View ArticleUnited Adds More Routes to Europe, Nonstops to Greenland &… Mongolia!
United Airlines just unveiled its latest slate of new routes beginning next year, including an expansion to several smaller destinations in Italy, Spain, France, and Portugal. But in a shocker, the...
View ArticleLoungeBuddy is (Almost) Dead: How to Search for Airport Lounges Now
What was once a useful (and free) way to figure out which lounges you could get into based on your airline status or credit cards and even purchase lounge access, LoungeBuddy will soon be gone for...
View ArticleNew! 20% Amex Transfer Bonus to Air France/KLM Flying Blue
We're always watching for transfer bonuses that allow you to get more out of your credit card points by sending them to specific airlines … and a great new one just popped up for American Express...
View ArticleBilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners: How & Where to Use Your Bilt Points
Bilt is a relative newcomer to the world of travel rewards … but in short order, the company that set out to give travelers a way to earn transferable points for paying rent has become a points...
View ArticleDelta Adds Nonstop Flights from Minneapolis to Copenhagen
Weeks after announcing it would fly nonstop from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Rome (FCO) for the first time in nearly a decade, Delta is putting yet another European city on the map for Minnesotans...
View ArticleThe #1 Trick for Cheap Flights to Bali, Thailand & Beyond Right Now
So, you want to go to Bali or Thailand, but you don't want to pay $2,000 roundtrip to sit in economy to do so. I think we have a solution for you. We've always touted one simple trick to beat high...
View ArticleIs the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Worth Its $95 Annual Fee?
There's a reason we talk about the *chase sapphire preferred* all the time: It's the best starter travel credit card to get into points and miles. An argument could be made for it being the best travel...
View ArticleJetBlue’s Consumer-Friendly Feature (That Other Airlines Should Copy)
Poking around on JetBlue's website the other day for ways to redeem some TrueBlue points for a (nearly) free flight, I saw something that floored me – something I've personally never seen from another...
View ArticleAre You Eligible For the New Chase Sapphire Bonus (Or to Earn it Again)?
The *chase sapphire preferred* and *chase sapphire reserve* are easily among the best travel credit cards for beginning and seasoned travelers alike. Both cards offer 60,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards...
View ArticleLast-Minute Weekend Trips: How to Find Them & Where to Go This Fall
Summer trips and winter getaways get all the love, but this time of year – right now through early December – might be my favorite time to travel. Fall trips have everything. For one, as we'll show...
View ArticleBohemian Luxury: A Review of Secrets Tulum All-Inclusive Resort & Beach Club
Tulum has exploded in popularity over the past few years … and rightfully so. With a laidback beach vibe, top-notch restaurants, and new luxury resorts popping up all the time, it's definitely having a...
View ArticleTips (& Tricks) for Getting the Most of Your Hilton Aspire Resort Credit
Across the major international hotel chains, there are dozens of co-branded hotel credit cards to pick from. But few, if any, provide more value to travelers than the Hilton Honors American Express...
View ArticleDelta Retouches Cabin with Darker Colors, Mood Lighting
It's out with the light blue and in with the … slightly darker blue for Delta Air Lines. The Atlanta-based airline on Tuesday unveiled a new look from nose to tail, leaning into darker tones on seat...
View ArticleMassive: Get a 40% Bonus on Chase Transfers to Virgin Atlantic!
Travelers with Chase Ultimate Rewards points from cards like the *chase sapphire preferred* or the *chase sapphire reserve* , pay close attention: There's a huge new transfer bonus you might want to...
View ArticleThe 9 Best Business Credit Card Offers Right Now
Whether you've got a simple side hustle or are the CEO of a major company, having a business credit card is a great way to manage your expenses and extend your company's purchasing power – all while...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring: Join Thrifty Traveler as Our Tech Product Manager (Fully Remote!)
Are you a product manager who thrives in a small team setting and lives to shepherd customer-first digital products from concept to launch? Want to work for us, helping our readers and Thrifty Traveler...
View ArticleAfter Blowback, Cancún Airport Scraps Controversial Electronics Limits
Heading to Cancún? You'll no longer have to worry about being charged hundreds of dollars if you pack more than one laptop or tablet in your luggage. It was likely news to many travelers that was even...
View ArticleSale: Fly to Europe from $361 RT (or $667 in Premium Economy)!
There's no better time to book flights to Europe than during a Scandinavian Airlines sale. Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, is famous for offering cheap flights to Europe connecting through its main hub...
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