What You Get Flying American Airlines Basic Economy (& How to Beat It)
Whether you're planning a domestic trip, vacationing in the Caribbean, heading to Europe, or flying all the way to Australia, basic economy fares have become nearly unavoidable. But every airline...
View ArticleWhich Delta SkyMiles Credit Card is Right For You?
Delta and American Express offer a wide portfolio of co-branded credit cards, each with a different look, benefits, bonus, and annual fee. With so many cards to choose from, it's not a question of...
View ArticleThe 13 Best Credit Card Offers for Travelers in July 2024
Getting ahead with travel credit cards is all about timing: Opening a card when the welcome bonus is at its highest is what it's all about. If you're in the market for a new travel credit card, this is...
View ArticleYou Can Still Fly Biz Class to Europe This Summer For Cheap (Yes, Really)
Nobody saw this coming. Even as the calendar flips to July, business class flights to Europe for this summer are still available at great rates whether you want to use points and miles or pay cash....
View ArticleGreat JetBlue Amex Offer: Spend $200+ on Flights, Get $50 Back
Got a JetBlue flight in mind and *amex platinum* in your wallet? Why not score some huge savings thanks to this brand new JetBlue Amex offer? There's a current offer for American Express Platinum...
View ArticleNew Amex Centurion Lounge to Open at Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) in 2025
With the news of a Centurion Lounge coming to Tokyo-Haneda (HND) sometime next year, American Express is firmly planting its flag in the Land of the Rising Sun. In a move first highlighted by One Mile...
View ArticleThe Comfiest (& Cheapest) Way to Fly to Europe: SAS Premium Economy
Here at Thrifty Traveler, we search for cheap economy and business class fares flying to Europe and back every day for our Thrifty Traveler Premium members. But of all the deals we've found lately (and...
View ArticleAll the Routes Where You Can Fly Delta One Suites
Nothing beats flying in a lie-flat seat, but some business class seats are far better than others. With Delta, there's Delta One Suites … and then the rest. The divide with Delta One business class is...
View ArticlePremium Econ to Europe from $677 RT, Biz Class for 55K Points & Our Other...
Flight prices can be out of control and finding ways to use your points and miles can seem impossible. But there are still amazing deals out there if you know where to look – just ask our Thrifty...
View ArticleStop Waiting! Now’s the Time to Use Your Points & Miles
Look, we get it: It's hard to part with your hard-earned points and miles. Watching those balances grow and grow is fun … and cashing them in is scary. But it's also absolutely essential. And right now...
View ArticleHow to Transfer Marriott Bonvoy Points to Partner Airlines
Way back in 2018, Marriott Hotels finalized its acquisition of Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) to officially become the largest hotel brand in the world. And that came with a silver lining: Marriott...
View ArticleSaks Devalues Semi-Annual $50 Amex Platinum Credit
*amex platinum* recently took a hit … and for once, it's not even the bank making the devaluation. Twice per year, Amex Platinum cardholders get up to $50 in statement credits for purchases made at the...
View ArticleDeja Vu: British Airways Hikes Rates for American & Alaska Flights Again
British Airways decided to rain on many American's Fourth of July parades with some nasty award rate increases when using Avios to book flights on American Airlines and Alaska, too … for the second...
View ArticleWant a TV Screen? More Legroom? Add Google Flights’ Legrooms Extension
As if you needed another reason to ditch other flight search engines and use only Google Flights… Sometimes, it can feel like a guessing game when you walk on your plane. Will your seat have a seatback...
View ArticleJuly 4th Weekend Sets New Record with 3M Travelers
The numbers don't lie: More Americans are traveling than ever. Summer 2024 continues to smash travel records. As expected, the Fourth of July holiday weekend set another daily passenger record with...
View ArticleUpgrades to Delta One Biz Class Abroad are Cheaper than Ever
Frequent Delta flyers are painfully accustomed to seeing sky-high flight prices and insultingly exorbitant award rates using SkyMiles to book business class abroad. But a recent trend is turning that...
View ArticleAttention, Canadians: Enter to Win 1M Free Aeroplan Points!
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to note that only Canadian residents are eligible to win 1 million Aeroplan points. With points that are easy to earn from transferrable credit card...
View ArticleHurry: Save $25 on a 4-Pack of Apple AirTags!
In the market for some Apple AirTags to keep track of your luggage? You're in luck: Prices to snag a four-pack of AirTags have dropped to one of the lowest prices we've ever seen. Amazon is currently...
View ArticleFrom $186 RT (or 40K Points for Lie-Flat!), Cheap Flights to Hawaii are Out...
Everyone wants to go to Hawaii, and that means there's high demand for flights to the picture-perfect Pacific islands. But that demand is met – and often overmatched – by hundreds of daily flights that...
View ArticleNow Live: Book Nearly 400 SLH Hotels via Hilton!
Hilton pulled off a major coup in the world of lodging this year when it stole the chain of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) away from Hyatt, opening the door for Hilton members to book hundreds...
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