Virgin Atlantic is running its latest big promotion, slashing how many points you need to book a trip across the pond this year – whether you’re good with flying economy […]
CLEAR Now Available at Over 55 Airports as It Expands to Smaller Cities
Having CLEAR can get you through airport security faster, but unlike TSA PreCheck, it isn’t available at every airport. Yet you’ll increasingly find these kiosks at airports big and small […]
Got Status With Another Airline? Match it to Delta Status & Extend Through 2025
After all the drama surrounding Delta Medallion status at the end of last year, Delta is hoping it can convince other airlines’ loyal flyers to switch their allegiance with an […]
Points Stuck in Limbo? Here’s Why (& What You Can Do About It)
Transferring your credit card points to an airline partner is the best way to redeem them for maximum value, whether you’re booking a Delta flight through Virgin Atlantic to save […]
Want to Get a Global Entry Interview Faster? Try This New Service
Editor’s note: Global Entry Spotter gave Thrifty Traveler a free trial of its service without any promise or expectation of coverage. We were so impressed that we decided we had […]
SAS Adds Atlanta Route, Beginning Inroads with Delta
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is beefing up its schedule for U.S.-based travelers looking to get to Europe for less this summer with a brand-new route from Atlanta (ATL) – the first […]
What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly on a Boeing 737 Max 9
United and Alaska are canceling hundreds of flights daily for a second consecutive week as the Federal Aviation Administration has yet to lift a temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737 […]
Winter Storms: What to Do When Weather Causes Delays & Cancellations
It’s a constant in the world of air travel, and it’s happening again: Winter storms sweeping much of the United States, causing delays and cancellations. A series of powerful winter […]
Get Away for Less: Save on a Long Weekend Trip with These Tips
Cold weather got you dreaming of a sunny beach somewhere? Or maybe you’re a powder chaser looking to hit the slopes for a few days. Holidays like President’s Day and […]
Get into National Parks for Free 6 Days in 2024, Including Next Monday
If you resolved to spend more time outdoors in 2024, there’s no better place to go than one of our amazing U.S. National Parks. Want to get some fresh air […]
Resolved to Travel More in 2024? Here’s How to Do it For Less
Resolved to travel more in 2024? You’re not alone. And you’re in luck: It’s a great year to get back out there. In 2023, travel demand hit new highs as […]
4 Ways I’ve Changed How I Travel in the Last Year
As I write this, it’s been exactly one year to the day since I started here at Thrifty Traveler. I’ve covered Southwest’s historic meltdown, problems getting passports, and all the […]