After years of record-setting credit card bonuses, American travelers have piled up more credit card points and airline miles than ever. But even points and miles millionaires are facing more […]
Forget What You’ve Heard: Stop Searching Incognito for Flights
Of all the myths surrounding travel and finding cheap flights, one stands out. We hear it again and again and again, from beginners to even so-called travel experts and social […]
Airlines Make $7B+ on Bag Fees Alone (But You Can Avoid Paying Them)
You read that headline right: U.S. airlines made a record $7 billion just on baggage fees alone last year, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics […]
New Delta Promo Could Help Fast-Track Your Medallion Status
After a major (and majorly unpopular) overhaul nearly doubled the annual spending requirements, earning Delta Medallion Status isn’t right for everyone. But a brand new promotion from Delta could make […]
Last-Minute Flights: How to Score Cheap(er) Fares on Short Notice
It pays to plan ahead: The odds of scoring a great deal on a last-minute flight are slim these days. These days, airlines know who is buying flights just before […]
Google Flights Explore: How to Find Cheap Flights to Anywhere
We’ve all been there: Exhausted, in need of a vacation or trip away. “Just get me on the next plane out of town, I don’t care where it is, so […]
The 16 Best Ways to Earn Delta SkyMiles in 2024
Need to earn Delta SkyMiles – and a lot of them? Look no further. Others bash Delta SkyMiles for being “worthless” – and when it comes to flying business class, […]
Big Changes are Coming for the Citi Premier Card
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to remove additional information about changes on tap for the Citi Premier Card at the request of the bank, which prohibited sites like […]
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 […]
Sun Country’s App is Finally Coming … But So Are Schedule Cuts
In the year 2024, a major U.S. airline and a go-to carrier flying in and out of Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) is about to offer passengers something groundbreaking: a smartphone app. […]
Give $20, Get $20: Thrifty Traveler Premium Referral Program
Know a coworker who can never seem to find a good deal on flights? Have a travel buddy that needs the hook-up on cheap flights this year or next? Help […]
Surprise: Delta’s Newest Way to Redeem SkyMiles is (Mostly) a Dud
From sky-high rates for business class seats to avoiding basic economy and even paying for checked bags, the list of bad ways to use your Delta SkyMiles is long. Add […]