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Southwest Makes (Another) Change to Help Find the Best Flights
It got buried in the groundbreaking news that they're now listing fares on Google Flights, but Southwest recently made another consumer-friendly change – this one on its own website. As of this week,...
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Is the Chase Sapphire Preferred Worth Its $95 Annual Fee?
There's a reason we talk about the *chase sapphire preferred* all the time: It's the best starter travel credit card to get into points and miles. And beyond being an entry point into the world of...
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Is Amex About to Raise the Gold Card’s Annual Fee?
Just a few weeks ago, we warned travelers that an annual fee increase was looming on the fan-favorite American Express® Gold Card, writing: “Hiking the annual fee on the Gold Card to $325 or even $350...
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Easy to Earn & Great Deals: Why You Should Care About Finnair Avios
The mileage program of a small Finnish airline just became indispensable for travelers with their eyes set on Finland and Scandinavia … or the rest of Europe … or even Japan and Southeast Asia. After...
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Ends Soon: Get a 30% Transfer Bonus from Amex to Virgin Atlantic!
This is one of the best transfer bonuses for American Express Membership Rewards points – and it could be one of the best ways to use your Amex points, period … but not for much longer. American...
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Huge! Bigger, 75K Bonuses on Chase Sapphire Preferred & Reserve Cards
Chase has upped the ante on its most popular travel credit cards once again, rolling out a bigger bonus on the *chase sapphire preferred* – and this time, its premium sibling, the *chase sapphire...
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5 Things I Loved Flying Aer Lingus Business Class (& 2 I Didn’t)
Maybe it's just the luck of the Irish, but I can't imagine a better way to get to Ireland than flying Aer Lingus' business class. Just days after Aer Lingus' long-awaited return flying between our...
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Book Now or Wait if Flight Prices Drop? The Definitive Answer
It's an age-old question in booking flights: “Should I book my flights now, or should I wait to see if the price drops?” Good news: You don't really have to worry about that anymore. The question has...
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Back Again: Buy a $300+ Delta Gift Card, Get $20 for Starbucks!
Delta and Starbucks nearly broke the internet when they announced a new partnership allowing you to earn SkyMiles on your coffee orders. Now the two companies are teaming up again for Father's Day by...
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4 Underrated Chase Sapphire Preferred Benefits You Should Be Using
We've long considered the *chase sapphire preferred* one of the best credit card options out there for all travelers. Scoring a big bonus just makes that case even stronger. Here is what's at stake...
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BevLedge? Ostrich Pillow? We Tried Out 5 of the Weirdest Travel Accessories
There's no shortage of travel accessories and gadgets making the rounds on social media, promising to make your trip through the airport smoother and your plane ride better. They range from the...
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The Best Airline Miles to Use for Booking Business Class Flights
Want to fly in a business class seat somewhere overseas? Unless you're prepared to shell out thousands of dollars per ticket (and let's be honest, you're reading a site called Thrifty Traveler…), you...
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Could 2024 Be the Best Summer For Travel Ever?
Summer 2024 hasn't officially begun, but it's already shaping into one of the busiest – and cheapest – travel seasons in recent memory. Last year was the first full summer of “normal” travel in years,...
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Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Capital One Venture Card: Which is Right for You?
Shelling out hundreds of dollars in annual fees on premium credit cards isn't for everybody – especially if you're just getting started with travel cards. We get it. Luckily, there are some great...
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Get Away for Less: Save on a Weekend Trip This Summer with These Tips
Warm weather got you plotting a visit to one of our nation's national parks? Or maybe you're hoping to hit the beach for a few days. Holidays like the Fourth of July and Labor Day and time off school...
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11 Tips to Travel Like a Pro This Summer
Get ready: Summer travel season is here. And we're here to help you do it better this year. A record-setting Memorial Day weekend at U.S. airports is setting the tone for what's also sure to be the...
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How Our Team Would Use the 75K Chase Sapphire Preferred Bonus
The *chase sapphire preferred* is currently offering a bigger welcome bonus of 75,000 points after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first three months. And the entire team here at Thrifty...
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6 Big Bonuses On Cards with Under $100 in Annual Fees
Getting a new credit card is all about timing: Do it right and you'll end up with a big stash of points and miles once you meet your new card's minimum spending requirement. Getting a big bonus often...
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Learn to Love Layovers: 4 Reasons to Book a Connecting Flight
Layovers get a bad rap when it comes to air travel, but if it leads to huge savings, a better opportunity to use points and miles, or a free stopover, I'm always happy to take the connection....
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What Benefits Do Delta SkyMiles Authorized User Cards Get?
Delta and American Express offer a wide portfolio of co-branded credit cards, each with a different look, benefits, bonus, and annual fee. With so many cards to choose from, it's not a question of...
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