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The New Trick to Find the Cheapest Air France/KLM Flying Blue Award Flights

Low award rates, easy-to-earn miles, and the ease of finding availability even to book business class have made Air France and KLM's Flying Blue mileage program one of the best for booking flights all...

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A Complete Guide to Hilton Honors: Free Nights, Credit Cards & More

It's far from perfect, but the Hilton Honors hotel rewards program is a go-to for many globe-trotting travelers. With a broad range of properties worldwide, they've got something for every type of...

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What Went Wrong with CLEAR (& When Will It Get Better)?

In dozens of airports across the country, the same scenario plays out repeatedly every day: Two travelers make their way through airport security at the same time. Both travelers have TSA PreCheck on...

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Want to Fly Biz Class Using Points? Our Best Award Alerts in 2024

Of all the ways to get value from your points and miles, lie-flat business or first class seats are the best. A big plush seat, a glass of champagne, multi-course dining, and a flat bed to sleep on...

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Delta’s First Exclusive Business Class Lounge Opens Next Week

Long after other airlines opened exclusive (and elevated) lounges reserved only for business class passengers, Delta is getting into the game with its own souped-up Sky Clubs. And we're about to...

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Buy a Delta Gift Card, Earn up to 5K Bonus Amex Points!

Are you a Delta flyer with an Amex card like *amex platinum* in your wallet? Here's an easy way to pocket some extra points. The bank just rolled out an excellent and easy-to-use new Amex Offer to earn...

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Why Chase’s 5/24 Rule is Overblown

Of all the bank rules and restrictions in the world of points and miles, none gets more digital ink than Chase's dreaded 5/24 Rule. It's practically gospel among countless travel sites and influencers...

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Get Up to 20% More Points & Miles with These Current Transfer Bonuses

Got a stash of transferable points but find yourself still shy of that dream getaway? Don't write it off just yet. Banks like American Express, Capital One, and Chase routinely roll out bonuses when...

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Get Thrifty Traveler Premium FREE with the Chase Sapphire Reserve!

Got the *chase sapphire reserve* in your wallet? You can use it to sign up for our Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts for free – whether you've been on the fence about joining or you're a...

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Need to Stash Your Bags to Explore? Use Bounce Luggage Storage

Sometimes, flights and schedules don't work out. Maybe you've got a long layover and want to pop into the city to explore. Or perhaps you've got to check out of your hotel hours before your flight...

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Rejoice, Minneapolis: Delta Adds 2 New Winter Caribbean Routes

Aruba, Jamaica, and … St. Maarten, Delta wants to take ya, Minnesotans. It might not rhyme quite like the Beach Boys, but that shouldn't matter to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) flyers with their eyes on a...

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Chase Announces 5% Freedom Flex Bonus Categories for Q3, 2024

A new set of quarterly bonus categories for the Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Flex® cashback credit cards are on the way. Every quarter, Chase mixes up the spending categories in which you can earn a...

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Qatar Reigns in SkyTrax Airline Rankings, Delta Falls Out of Top 20

Qatar Airways is back on top of the annual SkyTrax Airline Rankings released Monday morning, reclaiming its place on the top of the podium after ceding the #1 spot to Singapore Airlines last year.  The...

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United Miles Pooling: How it Actually Works

Back in March, United made headlines by allowing travelers to pool their United miles with friends and family for free – albeit with a little bit of a rocky start.  With this new feature, up to five...

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Priority Pass Now Gets You Into Most US Escape Lounges

Got a premium travel rewards credit card like the *venture x* or the *chase sapphire reserve* in your wallet? Good news: Your airport access through its complimentary Priority Pass Select membership...

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Huge Bilt Rent Day Transfer Bonus: Up to 100% More Alaska Miles!

Bilt is back with another Rent Day promotion … and it might be the best yet. On July 1, Bilt Rewards is offering a one-day-only transfer bonus to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, with massive bonuses if...

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Sneak Peek: Inside Delta’s First (& Incredibly Restrictive) Biz Class Lounge

Delta Sky Clubs are so 2023. Delta One Lounges are here. Well, almost. The very first Delta One Lounge in New York City (JFK) is set to open its doors on Wednesday, finally offering a dedicated and...

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Last Chance! Earn an 85K Bonus with New Southwest Credit Card Offers

Chase recently rolled out one of the biggest limited-time offers we've seen on its portfolio of Southwest co-branded credit cards. With the current offers, you can earn 85,000 Rapid Rewards points...

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4 Ways to Fly Roundtrip to Europe For Under 40K Points

You don't need hundreds of thousands of points to fly to Europe and back for free (or nearly free). Sometimes, all you need is need 40,000. Maybe even less.  We often hear from travelers with just a...

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Delta SkyMiles Flash Sales: How to Find the Best Deals & Fly Delta for Less

Looking to put your SkyMiles to good use? Look no further than Delta SkyMiles flash sales. Using SkyMiles for big value has gotten harder and harder over the years, thanks to the airline's...

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