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United Basic Economy Fares are Getting (A Bit) Better
United basic economy fares stand among the worst because, unlike other major carriers, you're not even allowed to bring a carry-on bag onboard. But that's a double whammy: Because of that carry-on ban,...
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Still Available: Earn 120K Points on the Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit...
What would you do with 120,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points? That's the question every small business owner should be asking themselves as Chase is still out with a record-setting welcome bonus on the...
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As Budget Airlines Falter, Sun Country Could Swoop In
The headlines for the country's biggest budget airlines have been bad and getting worse: Too many open seats, leading to the low fares that travelers love but investors hate. Bruising financial losses....
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Get at Least 20% More Points With These Current Transfer Bonuses!
Got a stash of transferable points but find yourself still shy of that dream getaway? Don't write it off just yet. Banks like American Express, Capital One, and Chase routinely roll out bonuses when...
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American Express Business Gold vs Chase Ink Business Preferred: Which is Best?
If you're a small business owner and you're not already earning points and miles with a business credit card, you're missing out on valuable rewards that can be used for business travel, personal...
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You Can Now Search for Southwest Flights on Kayak, Too
After years of going it alone, selling its tickets only on Southwest.com and through its app, Southwest Airlines broke tradition by finally listing its fares on Google Flights in May. Now, the carrier...
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The 12 Best Credit Card Offers for Travelers in August 2024
Getting ahead with travel credit cards is all about timing: Opening a card when the welcome bonus is at its highest is what it's all about. If you're in the market for a new travel credit card, this is...
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Application to Arrival in 13 Days: My Online Passport Renewal Success Story
More than two years after first setting the goal of bringing the mail-in process for renewing a passport into the 21st century, online passport renewal is finally an option. And if my recent experience...
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Greece & Italy Under $500?! For Europe Flight Deals, Fall is Key
If you're already planning to visit Europe this fall, it's probably because you know how great it is to explore with lower temperatures and fewer crowds – and get there for less, too. If you're not...
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Flighty Pro Levels Up (Again) With Even More Delay Insights & Predictions
Flighty Pro is already the best travel app out there, and an update to the flight-tracking app this week is making it even better for travelers who want to stay ahead of delays and cancellations and...
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The Best Ways to Use Air France/KLM Flying Blue Miles
Looking for a cheaper way to get to Europe, North Africa, book a Delta flight, or maybe even … a trip all the way to Tahiti? With a stash of Flying Blue miles, you can stamp your ticket – and earning...
View ArticleApply Now: Join Thrifty Traveler as Our Digital Product Manager (Fully Remote!)
Are you a project manager who thrives in a small team setting and lives to shepherd customer-first digital products from concept to launch? Want to work for us, helping our readers and Thrifty Traveler...
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American Express® Gold vs Chase Sapphire Preferred®: Which Card is Best?
Chase and American Express have dominated the travel rewards credit card space for years. And while other banks like Capital One, Citi, and even Wells Fargo have gotten in on the action, these two are...
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Outdated Technology is to Blame for Delta’s Meltdown, Microsoft Says
Microsoft is pushing back on Delta after the airline repeatedly blamed cybersecurity company CrowdStrike for its meltdown following the global software outage last month, suggesting the airline's own,...
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Delta Basic Economy: Everything You Need to Know & How to Beat It
Delta was the first of the major U.S. airlines to introduce basic economy more than a decade, selling no-frills fares that come with fewer perks or benefits in order to compete with budget airlines...
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You Can Still Book Cheap Labor Day Weekend Flights This Year (Under $250 RT!)
Falling on Sep. 2, Labor Day is coming a little bit earlier this year and that means Labor Day weekend trips are right around the corner. But if you haven't booked an end-of-summer getaway yet, your...
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8 Items to Buy With Your Amex Business Platinum Dell Credits
One of the many benefits of holding *biz platinum* is that you get $400 in credits annually to use online at Dell, split up into two $200 installments. You'll receive $200 from January through June and...
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How to Use the New Resy Credit on Your American Express Card
American Express has been on a roll this year, updating many top travel cards like the Delta SkyMiles co-branded portfolio, Hilton Honors cards, and most recently, the popular Amex Gold Card. The...
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5 Reasons Why Capital One is King in My Wallet
American Express and Chase might be top dogs when it comes to travel credit cards. But if you ask me, Capital One deserves a place at the podium – and maybe the gold medal. The bank is behind the...
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9 Great Ways to Book Business Class to Europe for Fewer Points
We've all been there: Dreaming of flying business class across the Atlantic only to start searching and see sky-high rates of 200,000 miles, 300,000 miles each way per person … if you find any flights...
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