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 […]
After Grounding & Inspections, 737 Max Returns to the Sky
Three weeks to the day since a panel blew out of an Alaska Airlines jet mid-flight, the grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 model involved in that incident was expected to […]
Last Chance! Get the Amex Business Gold Now Before Annual Fee Hike
Late last year, we all found out the *biz gold* was getting a facelift, with a slew of new benefits … and of course, a higher annual fee to go […]
Under-the-Radar Caribbean Destinations You Can Fly to For Under $400 RT
If you’re anything like me, when it comes to finding a warm, sunny getaway, you’re looking for something a little more unique than the usual tourist hotspots of Cancún or […]
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 […]
Earn Points on Your Mortgage Payments? Bilt Rewards is Working on It
Bilt Rewards, the groundbreaking loyalty program that allows renters to earn points on their monthly rent payments, just announced plans to conquer a new frontier: Home mortgages. That’s right, Bilt […]
New Offer! Earn up to 300K Miles with the Capital One Venture X Business Card
Since debuting to the masses last summer, the *venture x business* has proved to be a wildly popular addition to the wallets of many business owners. The only hang-up? Earning […]
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 […]
Wide-Open: Book the Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria with Hilton Points
Got a stash of Hilton Honors points? Or Hilton free night award certificates from credit cards like the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card? Here’s your chance to book a stay at one […]
Last Chance: Fly Icelandair to Europe from $325 RT, Biz Class Under $1K!
Icelandair is offering up two of our favorite things: Roundtrip business class flights under $1,000 and roundtrip economy fares under $400. But this massive Icelandair sale is ending soon, so […]
Got Delta SkyMiles? Use Them for a Warm-Weather Getaway!
Temperatures are dropping across much of the country – and dropping to frigid levels. If you’ve got some Delta SkyMiles to spare, you’re in luck: SkyMiles rates to head south […]
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 […]