New Offer: Get a $250 Bonus (or 25K Ultimate Rewards) With the Chase Freedom...
The best perks rarely come free in the world of travel rewards credit cards. Lounge access, TSA PreCheck or Global Entry credits, and luxury travel benefits are usually reserved for cards with hefty...
View ArticleHow to Find & Book the Cheapest Flight Every Time
This is it. This is what you've been looking for: The ultimate guide that covers everything you need to find cheap flights. Flights can be obscenely pricey and are often the biggest expense when...
View ArticleBig Bonus: Earn Up to 200K Points with the IHG Premier Business Card!
IHG and Chase offer a trio of co-branded credit cards but one card is tailored specifically to business travelers: The *IHG Business*. This card provides an avenue for road warriors – and occasional...
View ArticleIt’s Back: Earn 70K AA Miles with One Swipe (While You Still Can)!
There's no easier way to earn a huge welcome bonus than with the American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard®: Forget spending a few thousand dollars, you can get 70,000 miles with one quick...
View ArticleFire Closes London-Heathrow Airport: All Friday Flights Canceled
The London-Heathrow (LHR) airport shut down for the entirety of Friday, March 21 after a fire broke out at a critical power station, forcing Europe's busiest airport to turn away all inbound planes for...
View ArticleHow Thrifty Traveler Premium+ Hotel Alerts Work
We're undoubtedly biased, but we think Thrifty Traveler Premium is the best flight deal service out there, bar none. We've saved our customers hundreds, if not thousands, on airfare by sending cheap...
View ArticleThe Chase 5/24 Rule: The Most Important Restriction for Chase Cards
Applying for new credit card accounts to travel more comes with all kinds of considerations, from protecting your credit score to navigating different banks' rules and mastering all the different...
View ArticleLast Chance: Book 100+ Hyatt Properties Before Award Rates Go Up!
A month after unveiling its latest painful devaluation, it's almost here: More than 100 Hyatt properties around the globe are set for an award rate increase effective this Tuesday, March 25. And that...
View ArticleIs This the Cheapest Way to Get to SE Asia in Biz Class?
Some travelers have understandably soured on Air France/KLM's Flying Blue mileage program after the airlines suddenly raised award rates by as much as 25% … without seeing an uptick in award...
View ArticleHow to Quickly Earn 145K American Airlines Miles (& Why You Should)
There has perhaps never been a better time to easily earn American Airlines AAdvantage miles – or, more importantly, to earn a lot of them quickly – than right now. Even if you never plan to fly with...
View ArticleUnited Cards Get a Makeover: Bigger Bonuses, New Credits & Higher Annual Fees
United Airlines and Chase are raising annual fees on nearly all their co-branded credit cards while adding a series of new, “money-saving” credits for Instacart, rideshares, and hotels and rental cars...
View Article9 of the Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Deals for Travelers
It's here again: Another big Amazon sale. Tuesday kicked off Amazon's “Big Spring Sale” – running all the way through next Monday, March 31. Whether you're looking to treat yourself or get a gift for...
View ArticleANA Mileage Club: A Complete Guide to Earning and Redeeming ANA Miles
Among the hundreds of airline frequent flyer programs out there, All Nippon Airways (ANA) Mileage Club should easily crack the top five. Sure, you can use miles from this Japanese airline to fly to...
View ArticleAre You Eligible For the Capital One Venture Rewards Card?
With a huge welcome bonus, great travel perks, and a reasonable annual fee, the *capital one venture card* is easily one of the best travel credit cards for beginning and seasoned travelers alike. In...
View ArticleFinal Call: Earn a Companion Pass & 30K Miles With a New Southwest Credit Card!
Despite Southwest being in the news recently for its big, negative changes, the airline's suite of co-branded credit cards are still worth your attention … maybe now, more than ever. Carrying a...
View ArticleDelta Just Unveiled New Centennial-Themed Trading Cards: Let the Collecting...
To celebrate Delta's milestone as the first U.S. airline to turn 100 years old, the Atlanta-based carrier is bringing a fresh twist to its classic trading cards – introducing a brand-new...
View ArticleBilt Rent Day: Get Up to a 100% Bonus on Transfers to British Airways, Aer...
Bilt is back with another Rent Day promotion, and it's a good one for travelers with their sights set on Europe, the Middle-East … or just about anywhere, really. On Tuesday, April 1, Bilt Rewards is...
View ArticleStruggling to Use Your Delta Companion Certificate? Read This Guide
If you're a frequent Delta flyer, odds are you've got a co-branded Delta credit card in your wallet. While the *delta skymiles gold card* is the most popular choice, two cards with higher fees are...
View ArticleAct Fast: Get Hotel Deals (+ Flight Deals, Too!) Before Our Prices Go Up!
After years of sending the cheap flight deals and amazing award alerts to fly premium cabins using points that you love, we leveled up last summer with the launch of Hotel Alerts, making Thrifty...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 3: A Decade of Deals with Jared Kamrowski
This website – yes, thriftytraveler.com – was started almost 10 years ago today by Jared Kamrowski. So who better to invite as our first-ever special guest on the podcast … a podcast that could very...
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