When an airline announces changes to its loyalty program, it’s rarely good news – just ask loyal Delta flyers. Yet American is turning that cynical logic on its head to […]
It’s Not Too Late to Book a Long Weekend Trip This Winter
With holidays like President’s Day and even the fast-approaching Martin Luther King Jr. Day, winter is the perfect time of year for a long weekend trip. Travelers who snagged dirt-cheap […]
Final Chance: Earn Double Cash Back For a Year on the Chase Freedom Unlimited!
A few months back, Chase rolled out a new offer on the no annual fee *freedom unlimited* that makes it one of the best cards for earning cash back (or […]
Capital One Venture X Set to Lose Another Benefit Next Year
Editor’s note: After publication, Capital One reached back out to clarify that the Hertz President’s Circle status benefit could eventually be extended, though it is still scheduled to end Dec. […]
Another 737 Max Grounding Leads to Disruptions on Alaska, United
Alaska and United Airlines canceled hundreds of flights for a third consecutive day on Monday as they were ordered to temporarily ground certain Boeing 737 Max planes after a plugged […]
Cash or Miles? New Google Flights Plugin ‘Points Path’ Helps You
It’s the question that dogs many everyday travelers: Should I just pay cash or use my airline miles? And how many miles will this flight cost, anyway? Now they can […]
Chase Makes Earning a Sapphire Card Referral Bonus Easier
Whether you’re out for dinner with friends or scrolling through the comments on your latest Instagram post, I’m sure you’ve been asked … how can you afford to travel so […]
Delta Baggage Fees in 2024 (And 7 Ways to Avoid Them!)
The days of getting a free checked bag on every flight are long gone – unless you’re flying Southwest Airlines. These days, U.S. airlines generally charge at least $30 for […]
Great Availability to Book the Conrad Bora Bora Nui with Hilton Points
Got a stash of Hilton Honors points, Hilton free night award certificates from credit cards like the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, or both? Here’s your chance to book […]
The Best Delta SkyMiles Deals We’ve Found … Under 20K Miles!
Think your SkyMiles are worthless? Think again: Even 20,000 SkyMiles (or less) could put you on the coast, on a beach, or maybe even overseas. You might see ugly rates […]
Did Delta Actually Make Earning Medallion Status … Easier in 2024?
Diehard Delta flyers spent weeks railing against the unpopular revisions to earning Medallion Status – and even after forcing the airline to backtrack, many still weren’t happy. But now that […]
We’re Hiring (Again)! Join Thrifty Traveler as a Marketing Manager
Travel is booming, and so are we. Now, we’re looking to fill a critical role on our team. We’re aiming to hire a savvy and experienced marketing manager to help […]