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The 10 Biggest Credit Card Offers … Ever!
Getting a new credit card is all about timing: Do it right and you'll end up with a massive pile of points (or miles) just for signing up and meeting your new card's minimum spending requirement. The...
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Delta Comfort Plus vs. Premium Select: What’s the Difference?
If you're flying one of Delta's long-haul routes you'll see two booking options between Delta One Business class and economy: Delta Premium Select and Delta Comfort Plus. But what's the difference, and...
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Never Miss a Bonus: How to Track A New Card’s Minimum Spending Requirement
Have you ever created a spreadsheet to ensure you spent the required amount to earn that big welcome bonus on your new travel rewards card? Or, even worse, failed to spend enough in time to earn those...
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Is the JetBlue Mint Studio Worth the Upgrade?
JetBlue has changed the game with new Mint business class suites flying overseas. Private, spacious seats with JetBlue's cheery service and outrageously good meals? Check, check, and check. But there's...
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How to Quickly Earn 145K American Airlines Miles (And Why You Should)
There has perhaps never been a better time to easily earn American Airlines AAdvantage miles – or, more importantly, to earn a lot of them quickly. Even if you have no plans to fly with American...
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Get Outside: Your Guide to Visiting the U.S. National Parks in 2024
The U.S. is home to some incredible natural beauty, and nowhere is that more evident than in our national parks. From the geothermal activity in Yellowstone in Wyoming to the mountains and fjords in...
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Southwest’s Cash + Points Redemptions are Live …& They’re Terrible
We've got good news and bad news, Southwest fans. Let's start with the good news: The airline's long-awaited “Cash + Points” redemptions are live, giving flyers with just a few thousand Rapid Rewards...
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What Happens to Your Points & Miles When You Close a Credit Card?
It's a question that comes up for everybody who has ever opened a travel credit card: “What happens to my points and miles after I close a credit card?” The answer? It depends. Exactly what happens to...
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Another $200? Airlines Keep Charging More to Avoid Basic Economy to Europe
Want to get a free checked bag and ensure you aren't randomly assigned a middle seat between two strangers on your way to Europe? You'll need to pay up to avoid the strictest basic economy fares – and...
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Catch a Movie Together with JetBlue’s New ‘Watch Party’ Feature
We've all been there: Sitting with a spouse or travel pal on the plane, trying to hit play on a movie or show at exactly the right time to watch together. “Nope, not quite. Try again. One, two, three,...
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New Federal Rules Require Airlines to Disclose Fees Upfront, Offer Refunds
The Biden Administration has been pressuring the airline industry for years to offer more protections for U.S.-based travelers. Some significant changes are finally being put down in law. The U.S....
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Cheap Flights We’ve Found to the National Parks This Summer
To live in the United States is to live among some of the greatest natural wonders on earth. And thanks to the efforts of presidents Woodrow Wilson and Teddy Roosevelt in the late 1800s and early...
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Fun, Not Yet Functional: Riding Mexico’s New Maya Train
Travelers flock to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula in search of sun, sand, and relaxation. But getting from the Cancún International Airport (CUN) to many popular resort towns or attractions isn't always...
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Everything You Need to Know About United Basic Economy
Basic economy fares have reshaped travel, as airlines charge travelers more for what they once got for free. And United basic economy fares are easily among the worst. United has the single...
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We’re Hiring! Join Thrifty Traveler as a Points & Miles Deal Analyst
Are you a points and miles aficionado who loves scouring the internet for award availability and finding ways to book award tickets for fewer points? Want to work for the best flight deal service in...
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It’s Back: Delta & Amex Team Up for Another New 747 Reserve Card!
Back in the summer of 2022, Delta and American Express practically broke the internet and delighted aviation geeks nationwide with arguably the coolest-looking credit card to date: A sleek *delta...
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ANA Mileage Club: A Complete Guide to Earning and Redeeming ANA Miles
Among the hundreds of airline frequent flyer programs out there, All Nippon Airways (ANA) Mileage Club should easily crack the top five. Sure, you can use miles from this Japanese airline to fly to...
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Southwest CEO Hints at Major Seating & Cabin Changes
Love it or hate it, Southwest Airlines does things differently, flying all-economy Boeing 737s with a first-come, first-served seating model. But now the airline is considering the unthinkable: Could...
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Don’t Miss Out: Tips for Tracking All Your Amex Card Credits & Benefits
Let's face it: American Express' top travel credit cards have become not-so-luxurious coupon books, loaded with an overwhelming number of benefits and credits that many travelers (us included) have...
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Southwest Flights Are Now Bookable into March 2025!
Spring may just have sprung, but it's already time to start planning your trips for next winter and flights home for the holidays. You're in luck: You can now book Southwest flights all the way through...
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