Clik here to view.
Amex Points vs Chase Points: Which Are Best In 2024?
In the world of miles and points, flexible points from banks trump miles from an individual airline each and every time. You can book travel directly, using your points to cover airfare or hotels with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Best Flight Deals You Can Book Under 9K Points Roundtrip
You don't need hundreds of thousands of points and miles to book flights for nearly free. Heck, you don't even need tens of thousands of them! Lately, we've been watching and hoping that the pattern...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lie-Flat for Less: 7 Airlines That Offer Cheap Business Class Upgrades
We have a ground rule: If you're set on flying business or first class, your best bet is to book that seat from the start. Banking on a cheap upgrade from your (already cheap) ticket is rarely a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Sapphire Reserve: Which Card is Right for You?
The *chase sapphire preferred* and the *chase sapphire reserve* are the gold standard in the points and miles world for good reason. Not only are they some of the best travel cards out there, but...
View ArticleClik here to view.
4 Ways to Access Delta Sky Club Airport Lounges
Few things make travel better than visiting an airport lounge before departure. And Delta Sky Clubs are better than most … if you can get in. On one hand, it's not so hard: There are plenty of ways...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Amex CEO Admits Platinum Card is Morphing Into a ‘Lifestyle Card’
*amex platinum* was the first true premium travel credit card, the king of all things travel. But as the bank has added a laundry list of benefits and statement credits that cover streaming platforms...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Get Up to 50% Off Amazon Purchases by Using Amex Points!
Saving on Amazon purchases doesn't get much easier than this: Some American Express cardholders can, once again, easily save up to $80 on their purchases from Amazon with this latest promo. Amazon and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
9 Tips for Finding Cheap International Flights in 2024
International travel is bigger than ever, and all that demand can lead to some eye-popping flight prices. But not everywhere. You can still find cheap international flights for trips this year or next....
View ArticleClik here to view.
United Airlines Baggage Fees: What You Pay & How to Save
Just like with most airlines, the days of getting free baggage when flying United Airlines are long, long gone. In fact, it'll cost you more than ever. Along with every other major U.S. airline, United...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why U.S. Travelers Should Consider an International Airline’s Credit Card
Co-branded airline credit cards are a staple in many Americans' wallets. From no-annual fee (and no frills) cards like the *united gateway*, all the way up to the top-tier, pricey *delta skymiles...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Roll Over Your Delta Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) From Last Year
Delta's unpopular Medallion program changes last year killed off Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs), once a core building block for earning status. But before they go the way of the French franc,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Skiplagged: How it Works & Why Airlines Hate It
Call it travel hacking or whatever you'd like, but we're all about using the right tools to travel for cheap – even when they're not really “hacks” at all. That means using Google Flights to find the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
JetBlue Baggage Fees: What You’ll Pay & How to Avoid Them
Thinking you'll get a free bag on your next JetBlue flight? Think again. Airlines have turned luggage fees into a cash cow over the last decade, raking in billions of dollars a year, and JetBlue is no...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is the Best Card for Domestic Travelers
Having a travel credit card in your wallet is a must when it comes to racking up valuable points and miles to book free (or nearly free) flights. If you're looking to accelerate your travels, there's...
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 ArticleClik here to view.
Capital One’s Best Card for Dining & Groceries Has a New Bonus!
We've long considered the *amex gold card* to be the best card for travelers spending on dining and groceries. And while that's still true today, there's competition … especially if you don't want to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How I Booked & Took an 80-Minute Flight in Delta One Suites
Travelers spend years hoarding SkyMiles (or cash) to fly Delta One Suites across the world. You'll generally have to fly eight hours or more to Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS) – or, more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
This is the Cheapest Route to Get to Australia Right Now
Australia is likely near the top of many travelers' bucket lists, but those long 14-hour flights to get there aren't exactly budget-friendly. When most travelers fire up a search for flights to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Save up to $300 on Hotels, Flights & Cars with New Amex Offers
From hotel chains like Hilton and IHG to international airlines like Virgin Atlantic and rental car services like Turo, American Express has rolled out a slew of money-saving offers you can use to save...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Best Time To Visit Hawaii: A Month-by-Month Guide
If you've heard that there's no bad time to visit Hawaii, you heard right. But really, let's get into it: What's the best time to visit Hawaii, really? The Hawaiian Islands are incredible year-round,...
View Article