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 […]
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 […]
BevLedge? An ‘Ostrichpillow’? 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
Ends Soon: Get a 30% Transfer Bonus from Amex to Virgin Atlantic!
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to note that there may be a delay in getting bonus points in your Virgin Atlantic account. This is one of the best transfer […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]