VIDEO: Premium Economy on Delta vs. KLM …& Do They Beat Biz Class to Europe?
A lie-flat business class seat is a great way to cross the Atlantic. But on an overnight flight to Europe, is it worth spending the extra money or miles? Or could premium economy give you enough...
View ArticleCapital One’s Dulles Lounge Reopens Today With Full Service Restored
Capital One's lounge at Washington, D.C.-Dulles (IAD) is back to full strength today after a summer spent as little more than a grab-and-go counter. The bank confirmed the lounge returned to...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile, Sept. 18: Hyatt Transfers are Taking a Hit, Upgraded Delta...
Happy Friday, Extra Mile readers! Starting Oct. 1, Chase Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred cardholders lose the 1:1 transfer ratio to Hyatt – Kyle breaks down what to do in the next two...
View ArticleSingapore Keeps the Crown in Skytrax’s 2026 World Airline Rankings
Singapore Airlines held onto the top spot in the Skytrax World Airline Rankings for 2026, edging out Qatar Airways for the second straight year. The two airlines have been playing musical chairs for...
View ArticleRegister Now: Earn Up to 3K Bonus Points Per Hilton Stay This Fall
Earning points as normal when you stay at a Hilton, or not earning points at all? You're doing it wrong. Hilton almost always has an ongoing promotion to earn bonus points on hotel stays. And while its...
View ArticleStarter Kit: Our Podcast Series to Help You Get Started in Points & Miles
Welcome to “Starter Kit” – our podcast series of special bonus episodes dedicated to helping you get started in points and miles, become a true award travel “sicko,” or just brushing up on your skills...
View Article2 Week Warning: Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt Soon, Chase Sapphire Preferred®...
If you've been sitting on a pile of Chase Ultimate Rewards points, earmarked for a Hyatt stay, don't sit on them much longer. Come Oct. 1, 2026, travelers with the *chase sapphire preferred* will lose...
View ArticleDomestic Airfare is Getting Nastier … But Flights to Europe are Getting Cheaper!
The flights you're searching for a fall or winter getaway to San Diego (SAN) or Fort Myers (RSW) might have you spooked right about now, and rightfully so. Domestic fares have been soaring since the...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile, Sept. 17: The Most Valuable Miles in the World, Tock is a Dud...
We're convinced Japan Airlines miles are the single best deal in points world right now. Plus: the Sapphire Reserve turns 10 with a pile of new perks, a red-hot fare to Iceland, and Nick breaks down...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 80: Are You Making These Mistakes with Your...
Earning and redeeming points can be full of trip hazards … and Gunnar’s tripped on almost all of them. So this week, the guys outline the biggest award travel mistakes they’ve seen (and made) so that...
View ArticleChase Caps Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Advertising Bonus, Doubles Hotel...
For over a year, business owners with the *sapphire reserve for business* could earn 3x points per dollar spent on unlimited social media and search engine spending with no cap. That changes Nov. 15....
View ArticleChase Sapphire Reserve® Turns 10: New Promos & 5.5 Million Points Up for Grabs
The *chase sapphire reserve* just turned 10 years old, and Chase is marking the occasion with a pile of limited-time statement credits, a splashy contest, and an updated benefit that genuinely makes...
View ArticleCapital One Venture vs. Venture X: Which Card is Best?
Whether you're just getting started with award travel or you're a seasoned pro, the *capital one venture card* and the *venture x* remain two of the best options for racking up miles on everyday...
View ArticleJAL Mileage Bank is a Goldmine: Cheaper Roundtrips, Air France & BA Biz...
After flying under the radar for years because its miles were virtually impossible to earn, Japan Airlines' Mileage Bank program has earned its place in the spotlight after Capital One added it as a...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile, Sept. 16: The Best Airport in the U.S., Air France’s Massive...
You've got less than 24 hours left to grab a $1,000 bonus on two of Chase's best no-annual-fee business cards. Pair either with a Sapphire or Ink Preferred, and it's worth 100,000 points. Also today:...
View ArticleEnds Thursday: Earn $1,000 Cashback (or 100K Points) On a Pair of...
For most of the summer, Chase has been offering bigger bonus offers on a trio of popular business cards – but two of them are set to end on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. EST. If you're a small business...
View ArticleNew: Chase Announces 5% Freedom Bonus Categories for Q4, 2026
If you've got a Chase Freedom (not available to new applicants) or Chase Freedom Flex® it's about time to move them to the top of your wallet … at least for the last few months of the year. Every...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile, Sept. 15: Qatar Just Backed Off Its Worst Booking Rule, $300...
Qatar Airways just walked back the harshest of its new booking restrictions, making it much easier to redeem Avios for more than one passenger. Also today: the little-known trick for actually landing...
View ArticleAloha! 6 Ways to Book Flights to Hawaii with Points & Miles
Hawaii is a dream destination for many travelers, with its crystal blue waters and unbeatable white-sand beaches. Especially as most of us are staring down the barrel of fall and winter, a trip to the...
View ArticleNew: Get a 70% Bonus When Transferring Chase Points to Marriott
We regularly see banks roll out big bonuses when transferring points to select airlines or hotel chains, giving travelers the opportunity to stretch their stash of points even further. This time, Chase...
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