The secret about Global Entry is officially out. It’s one of the most powerful tools to get through the airport faster – to skip through security thanks to a TSA […]
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 […]
9 Great Ways to Book Business Class to Europe for Fewer Points & Miles
We’ve all been there: Dreaming of flying business class across the Atlantic only to start searching and see sky-high rates of 200,000 miles, 300,000 miles each way per person … […]
Spain Under $495 RT, Biz Class to Portugal & Our Other Best Deals This Week
Flight prices can seem out of control and even finding ways to use your points and miles can be a challenge. But there are still amazing deals out there if you […]
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 […]
Google Flights: How to Find Cheap Flights & Airfare Like a Pro
There are plenty of search engines out there to find a cheap flight. Maybe you’ve got a favorite airfare tool like Skyscanner, Hopper, or an online travel agency like Priceline […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cheap Flights to Hawaii Are Back Just in Time for Winter
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Norse Atlantic, Starlux Among 4 New Additions to TSA PreCheck
You’ll be able to use TSA PreCheck – the shorter security lanes allowing you to leave your belt and shoes on and keep electronics and liquids in your bag – […]