You found the award space (or got the Thrifty Traveler Premium alert), transferred your points or miles, and booked a flight. Congrats! Now, it’s time to iron out the rest […]
How 2 Chase Credit Cards Can Quickly Earn You 95K Points (Or More!)
The *chase sapphire preferred* is one of the best travel credit cards thanks in part to a great welcome bonus: bonus_miles_full But that doesn’t mean you should stop there – just […]
Last Chance: Get 75K Bonuses on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card & Sapphire Reserve®
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 […]
Use Positioning Flights to Save Hundreds on International Travel
Most travelers searching for airfare start and stop with their home airport. And unless they get lucky with a great deal, they may be forced to choose between swallowing the […]
Lie-Flat for Less: The 7 Best Airlines for Cheap Business Class Upgrades
We have a ground rule: If you’re set on flying business or first class, your best bet is to book that seat from the start. Banking on a cheap upgrade […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]