2025 Travel Yearbook: Class Clown, Cutest Couple, Best Dressed & MoreThe boarding door is closing on 2025, and we're unveiling our own yearbook: Recognizing the cutest couple, biggest class clown, and more in the travel world. Dec 31 24December 31, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
60K Points are Not Worth $600: How to Get More From Your Points & MilesThink your stash of 60,000 points is worth a flat $600 toward travel? Think again: With a bit of extra work (and our help), you can do much more. Oct 02 24October 02, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
Travelers Look to Congress for Help Getting Passports FasterWith passport wait times way up right now, travelers who are still waiting to get theirs in time for their upcoming trip are turning to their U.S. senators and representatives for help. Aug 23 23August 23, 2023Article at thriftytraveler.com
Flights Stuck at High Prices? Follow These Steps to SaveWe've all been there: Staring down exorbitantly expensive flights, wondering how to get a better deal. We've got your roadmap right here. Dec 01 23December 01, 2023Article at thriftytraveler.com
Save Points When Booking Flights: Transfer Them to an Airline PartnerUsing points and miles to book flights through a travel portal is the easiest way to fly for free. But there's a way to spend even fewer points on those same flights: Enter credit card transfer partners. Apr 24 23April 24, 2023Article at thriftytraveler.com
This is Now the Best Workaround to Book Delta Flights for Fewer PointsFor years, Virgin Atlantic has been a sweet spot for booking Delta flights for fewer points. But now there's a new best way to book Delta flights for less. Aug 09 24August 09, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
A Luxe Ride to Rome: ITA Airways Business Class on the A330-900neoBetween the Italian dishes and drinks and lie-flat leather seats you can easily book with points, ITA Airways business class is easily among the best way to get to Rome. Jul 03 24July 03, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
Leveling Up: A Review of the New Air France A350 Business Class SuitesThe new Air France A350 business class suites improve upon what was already an excellent experience with sliding doors and thoughtful, high-tech touches. Apr 11 24April 11, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
Get Outside: Your Guide to Visiting the U.S. National Parks in 2025Summer is a popular time to visit the U.S. National Parks, but they're spectacular any time of the year. Here's what you need to know if you're planning a national parks trip in 2024. Apr 23 24April 23, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
Why Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers Are Flailing: A Q&A With JetBlue's Founder David NeelemanJetBlue's founder and ex-CEO David Neeleman sounds off on his former airline's struggles and what may happen with Spirit and Frontier. Dec 18 24December 18, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
The 5 Things You Should Do Immediately After Booking Your FlightYou booked a flight, but now what? These are the things you should - and shouldn't - do immediately after booking flights for a smoother (and maybe less expensive) trip. Aug 15 23August 15, 2023Article at thriftytraveler.com
A Review of the Capital One Lounge at Wasington D.C. - Dulles (IAD)Nearly two years after opening its first branded lounge at Dallas-Fort Worth, Capital One has finally opened its second lounge in the U.S. at Washington, D.C.-Dulles. And let us tell you, it was worth the wait. Sep 08 23September 08, 2023Article at thriftytraveler.com
The Best Time to Book Flights: Time it Right to Get the Lowest PriceIt's the question that plagues travelers: How long before my trip should I book my flight? There's no perfect answer, but there are some guidelines on when to find the best flight prices. Nov 05 24November 05, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
The Weirdest (& Coolest) Things We've Done with Points & MilesYou can redeem points and miles for flights, hotels, and other travel purchases, but those are far from the only ways to redeem them. Here are some of the most unexpected ways we've used our points and miles over the years. Jun 17 24June 17, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is My Oldest Card - Here's Why I'm Getting it AgainThe Chase Sapphire Preferred has been in my wallet for nearly eight years. It's time to get rid of it ... so I can open it all over again. See why you might want to do the same. May 21 24May 21, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
No Bonus, No Problem: How to Keep Earning Points Without a Welcome OfferThe best (and fastest) way to earn a bunch of points is with a new credit card bonus. But how do you keep earning enough points towards another free flight or hotel stay? May 10 24May 10, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
Italian Charm: A Review of the New InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori PalaceFrom its location to the modern feel to its classic Italian charm, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better stay in Rome than the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace. Apr 30 24April 30, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
The Easiest Way to Share Flight Info with Friends & FamilyForget all the apps and flight-tracking apps. If you've got an iPhone (or your friends or family do), you can share your flight info and let them check within a click. Mar 18 24March 18, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
How to Find & Book the Best Delta SkyMiles DealsStruggling to find decent deals using your Delta SkyMiles? You've come to the right place. Follow this step-by-step guide to find the lowest prices and best deals. Feb 15 24February 15, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com
Points Stuck in Limbo? Here's Why (& What You Can Do About It)Transfer your credit card points to an airline and they just ... don't show up? Here's what might have gone wrong - and how you can fix it. Jan 22 24January 22, 2024Article at thriftytraveler.com