Most travelers searching for airfare start and stop with their home airport. And unless they get lucky with a great deal, they may be forced to choose between swallowing the […]
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 […]
Save Your SkyMiles, Book Delta Flights through Virgin Atlantic
If you’ve used SkyMiles to book a Delta flight, you’ve no doubt balked at the number of miles the airline wants. With prices that soar seemingly at random, sky-high business […]
12 Months, 12 Flight Deals: The Best Destinations for Cheap Flights in 2024
Take the plastic wrap off that brand new calendar, because you’ve got some trip planning to do for 2024. And we’re here to help. We’ve been finding and sending Thrifty […]
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 […]
Lie-Flat Seats, Unicorn Alerts & Fire Emojis: The Best Points & Miles Deals of 2023
Have a bunch of points and miles saved up but not sure how to use them best? You’ve come to the right place. Our Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alert service digs […]
Why Travelers Should Learn to Love Basic Economy Fares
Basic economy has spread like wildfire across the globe among the major U.S. airlines and even international carriers, luring in consumers with the cheapest price … in exchange for a […]
Getting High on Our Own Supply: Our Team’s Favorite Flight Deals of the Year
Scarface and the Notorious B.I.G. famously warned to “never get high on your own supply,” but we’re in a very different business than Tony Montana or Biggie. We’re in the […]
The 24-Hour Flight Cancellation Rule: Your Guarantee for a Full Refund
If you’ve ever hesitated to book a flight, there’s something that might give you peace of mind. Thanks to a federal rule established by the U.S. Department of Transportation, you […]
Turkish Airlines Promo: Biz Class to Europe & Beyond for 31K Points!
Turkish Airlines is one of our favorite ways to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and their miles are incredibly valuable, to boot. A new promo makes that case even stronger if […]
Zen in the Old Capital: A Review of the Park Hyatt Kyoto
Back in October, I made my second trip to the incredible country of Japan. The first time around, I never made it beyond the capital city of Tokyo so from […]
Worried About an Expiring Passport? You’ll Now Get an Email Reminder to Renew
Even the most organized traveler has probably pulled out their passport before a trip only to discover it’s expiring soon … or already has. The federal government might have a […]