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 … […]
Booking Backup Flights? Why Delta & Southwest Are Best
Between the ongoing grounding of certain Boeing 737 Max jets and the usual winter travel woes, travelers are understandably on edge about flight delays and cancellations. Booking a last-minute flight […]
Last-Minute Flights: How to Score Cheap(er) Fares on Short Notice
It pays to plan ahead: The days of scoring deals on last-minute flights are long gone. These days, airlines know who is buying flights just before departure, and they make […]
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 […]
What are the Cheapest Days of the Week to Fly in 2024?
In the endless pursuit of cheap flights, too many travelers focus on the day they book their flights. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday to any old Tuesday, there is […]
9 Hacks for Finding Cheap International Flights in 2024
We’ve got good news, bad news, and even better news. Here’s the good news: International travel is back … and it’s bigger than ever. In 2023, the demand to travel […]
Thrifty Traveler Promo Code: Get $10 Off Premium Flight Deal Alerts
Looking to save even more on flights in 2024 and beyond? You’re in the right place. Use this Thrifty Traveler promo code and you’ll get $10 off your first year […]
The 5 Steps We Take Every Time to Book the Cheapest Flight Possible
Finding cheap flights is what we do here at Thrifty Traveler. We’ve covered everything under the sun to help show you how from the basics of using Google Flights (it’s […]
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 […]
Alaska Airlines Baggage Fees: Everything You Need to Know in 2024
Baggage fees are big business for airlines, bringing in billions of dollars a year. And most airlines have a dizzying way of calculating bag fees, with rates that change depending […]
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 […]
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 […]