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Cathay Pacific Launches Nonstop Flights From Dallas (DFW) to Hong Kong (HKG)
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airlines is aggressively expanding its presence in North America in 2025, adding hundreds more seats to its routes throughout the continent, and adding brand new service...
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How to Quickly Earn 120K Alaska Miles (& Why You Should)
There has never been a better time to easily earn Alaska Mileage Plan miles … or more importantly, earn a lot of them quickly. Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation cleared the way for...
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SAS Plus is Still the Comfiest (& Cheapest) Way to Fly to Europe
Here at Thrifty Traveler, we search for cheap economy and business class fares flying to Europe and back every day for our Thrifty Traveler Premium members. But of all the deals we've found lately (and...
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Southwest Flights Are Now Bookable into June 2025!
Summer might be over, but it's time to start planning your trips for this fall, winter, and even through next spring. You can now book Southwest flights all the way through early June 2025 … and maybe...
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Why You Should (Or Shouldn’t) Add Authorized Users to The Platinum Card® from...
If you've got *amex platinum card*, you've tasted the sweet life of a frequent traveler. Wouldn't it be nice to share your wealth of benefits with someone else? Like almost any travel card on the...
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Why the Hilton Aspire is the Best Hotel Credit Card, Period
Between the big box chains and smaller companies, there are dozens of hotel credit cards to pick from. But few, if any, stand out more than the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. And that's...
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Wells Fargo Transfer Partners: How & Where to Transfer Your Wells Fargo Points
In March 2024, Wells Fargo made a splash with the introduction of its first true travel rewards credit card: The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa® Card. This new card is a more souped-up version of...
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Booking Delta One Business Class is (Almost) Never Worth It
I know because I'm one of you: Delta flyers are a diehard bunch. But while many travelers (understandably) pine for a lie-flat business class seat, I'm ready to rule out booking Delta One ever again....
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Bilt Rent Day Promo: Get Free Hilton Gold Status (& A Chance to Extend it...
Bilt is coming back with another Rent Day promotion, and it's a good one for travelers looking for an easy way to earn hotel elite status. This Sunday, Oct. 1, Bilt Rewards is offering all members free...
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Southwest Pairs Up with Icelandair for Flights to Europe, Says More Partners...
Southwest will partner with Icelandair and at least one other yet-to-be-named airline, giving customers and Rapid Rewards points hoarders a way to get to Europe and beyond starting sometime next year....
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Southwest’s Plan: Free Bags Stay, Assigned (& Premium) Seats in 2026
Southwest Airlines will be an entirely different carrier in the next year or two: Offering extra legroom, allowing customers to pick their seats for a fee, and even giving them a new way to get to...
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Delta SkyMiles Flash Sale to Taiwan From 34K+ SkyMiles Roundtrip!
Taipei may not be at the top of many travelers' wishlists, but if you've got a stash of Delta SkyMiles and designs on getting to Asia for less this year or next, you'd be wise to pay attention to this...
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Delta CEO Takes Shots at Boeing & Buttigieg, Teases New Long-Haul Routes &...
Delta CEO Ed Bastian is thrilled with his airline’s new partnership with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and the prospect of flying nonstop to India again – as well as to the Saudi capital of Riyadh (RUH)...
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Now Live: Transfer Points Between Alaska & Hawaiian!
Whether you want to book a business class seat to Europe for as low as 45,000 miles or go elsewhere, Alaska Airlines miles could be the most valuable on the planet. So go figure, they're far harder to...
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Ends Soon: 30% Amex Transfer Bonus to British Airways, Aer Lingus & Iberia!
One of the best transfer bonuses – and best ways to use Amex Membership Rewards points, period – is ending soon. American Express is out with a handful of transfer bonuses, none better than a 30% bonus...
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We’re in a Sweet Spot for Cheap Fall Domestic Flights
Flight prices dipping for travel during October and November isn't new. In fact, it's a tried and true trend in domestic airfare travel when demand drops as the weather starts to turn and the kids go...
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Finnair Business Class Review: A Simple, Comfortable Experience on the A350
There are few things better than a lie-flat seat for the long flights to Europe, but Finnair Business Class stands out among many other carriers flying across the Atlantic Ocean. Ever since Finnair...
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Could Hilton Dethrone Hyatt as the Best Hotel Program?
We've been saying it for years, and we're far from alone here: Hyatt is the best hotel rewards program, bar none. It's practically gospel in the wide world of all things travel, points, and miles:...
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Huge: Google Flights Now Displays Fares on … Trains!
For years, Google Flights has been our go-to recommendation to find the cheapest flights. It could just become the best way to find the quickest (and cheapest) train route, too. Google partnered up...
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How to Use Google Flights to Find Cheap Flights
There are plenty of search engines out there to find a cheap flight. Maybe you've got a favorite airfare tool like Skyscanner, Hopper, or an online travel agency like Priceline or Expedia. But one...
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