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You Can Upgrade Your Delta Amex Card … But You Probably Shouldn’t
When banks like American Express come out with a limited-time, increased welcome offer on popular travel cards, the same question floods our inboxes: Should I upgrade my card? Or apply for a new one?...
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That New Seat Smell: Iberia Business Class Review on the A321neo
Iberia business class has long been one of our favorite ways to cross the Atlantic for one main reason: You can book these seats between the U.S. and Madrid for as low as just 34,000 points each way (…...
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The Stealth Devaluation: Airlines Keep Nuking Their Websites
Savvy travelers have come to dread the word “devaluation” like nothing else, as carrier after carrier raises award rates, eliminating the best mileage redemptions and sweet spots. Yet more and more...
View ArticleDelta Flight from Minneapolis Flips Upside Down in Toronto Crash
Jarring images of a plane flipped upside down, wings broken off, spread on social media on Monday afternoon after an apparent crash of a Delta regional flight while landing in Toronto (YYZ). Yet...
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Get Up to 50% More Points with These Current Transfer Bonuses!
Got a stash of transferable points from banks like American Express, Capital One, or Chase? Take advantage of these current transfer bonuses to get even more out of them. Think of transfer bonuses as a...
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Our 17 Favorite Hotel Booking Sites to Find Cheaper Prices
Here at Thrifty Traveler, we're all about cheap flights. But traveling on the cheap goes beyond airfare: Hotel costs can add up even faster. Finding a better deal on hotels starts with searching in the...
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New Offer: Earn 75K Miles (& a $250 Credit) on the Capital One Venture Card
How do you make one of the best entry-level travel rewards credit cards even better? By adding a $250 travel credit to an already great welcome bonus offer, that's how. Capital One just rolled out a...
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Ends Thursday: Book 1 Roundtrip Flight, Earn a Southwest Companion Pass for 2...
How do buy-one, get-one flights this summer and fall sound? Here's your chance to try out the Southwest Companion Pass – and get it easier than ever: Book just one roundtrip Southwest flight (or two...
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The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with Credit Cards, Points & Miles
Getting started in the world of points and miles can often be confusing, if not overwhelming. We get it. Airlines and their award pricing systems are frustrating. How many miles do you need to book...
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Booking an Airbnb? Find a Lower Price in Seconds with This Quick Trick
Airbnb has rapidly gone from a beloved site to save big staying in fun vacation rentals to a platform notorious for additional fees and often higher prices. But if you're feeling some sticker shock...
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A Surprising Hot Spot For Biz Class Points Deals to Europe
Whether you're searching from the big East Coast hubs or starting all the way out West, booking business class flights using points has gotten harder over the last year. But an excellent exception to...
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An Inside Look at the New Chase Sapphire Lounge in Philadelphia (PHL)
Opening new airport lounges isn't a competition … but if it was, Chase would be winning. Another one is coming soon. The bank's latest addition, the Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Philadelphia (PHL),...
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The Wait is Over: Capital One Lounge in Las Vegas Opens Friday
Capital One will open its fourth lounge nationwide in Las Vegas (LAS) this Friday, including a new specialty service that will soon roll out to other Capital One Lounges. The lounge is located in...
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Alaska Miles are Insanely Valuable & Easy to Earn … But Not For Long
Even if you never plan to set foot on an Alaska Airlines plane, savvy travelers would be wise to earn the Seattle-based airline's miles. No matter where you want to go, Alaska Mileage Plan miles are...
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The Definitive List of the 8 Best Delta Sky Clubs
For Delta diehards, the calendar flipping to February brought some unwelcome changes: The days of unlimited Sky Club® access using pricey travel credit cards are officially over. As of Feb. 1, 2025,...
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Is The $695 Amex Platinum Annual Fee Worth It? An Honest Review
There’s little question that *amex platinum* is one of the best travel cards for frequent travelers looking for lounge access, hotel status, a huge welcome offer, and other luxuries. But those benefits...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring! Join us as an Influencer & Affiliate Marketing Manager
Travel is booming, and so are we. Now, we're looking to hire a dynamic Influencer & Affiliate Marketing Manager to join our team in Minneapolis. In this role, you’ll take the lead in growing and...
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Which Points Can You Convert Into Delta SkyMiles?
You want more Delta SkyMiles. We get it – especially with all the incredible Delta SkyMiles flash sales lately like 29,000 miles roundtrip to Europe, or Auckland and back from 50,000 miles. Don't...
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Great Seat & Better Food: A United Polaris Business Class Review
United's Polaris business class seats are the crown jewel of an airline that's angling to be America's premier international carrier. Whether you're flying to Europe, deep into South America, or over...
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Our Tried-and-True Strategy to Find Cheap Spring Break Flights
Booking a spring break trip that doesn't break the bank can be a serious challenge … and we love a good challenge here at Thrifty Traveler. Whether it's Thanksgiving, holiday break, spring break, or...
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