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‘Basic’ Business Class? Unbundled Delta One Fares Are in the Works
Delta Air Lines was the first of the major U.S. airlines to introduce basic economy tickets more than a decade ago, selling slightly cheaper but restrictive fares that don't include seat assignments or...
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Finally: New Amex Centurion Lounge at DC-Reagan (DCA) is Opening
Better late than never, American Express. More than three years after it was first announced and almost two years past its original opening date, the highly anticipated Amex Centurion Lounge at...
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You Might Be Eligible for Business Credit Cards & Not Know It
Wondering if you are eligible to open a small business credit card to earn more travel rewards? You might be surprised at the answer. And trust me: It's less intimidating than you may think. Many of...
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The Best Credit Cards to Get Started with Travel in 2024
You've seen the stories about travelers using credit card points and miles to see the world for next to nothing. It sounds like a dream, but is it even real? And where do you begin? There's plenty of...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring! Join Thrifty Traveler as Our Digital Product Manager
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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Go For Gold: You Can Still Book a Cheap, Last-Minute Trip to the Paris Olympics
A year ago, I told travelers who were set on flying to Paris for the highly anticipated 2024 Olympic Games that they should book as early as possible, pray for a shot at a good deal anywhere in Europe,...
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A Sneaky Loophole to Book Qatar First Class (& Visit the Al Safwa Lounge) for...
Qatar Qsuites are indisputably some of the best business class seats in the world. But if you ask us, Qatar Airways First Class deserves a shout-out, too – whether you fly one of Qatar's A380 with a...
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Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Capital One Venture Card: Which is Right for You?
Shelling out hundreds of dollars in annual fees on premium credit cards isn't for everybody – especially if you're just getting started with travel cards. We get it. Luckily, some great travel rewards...
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All About United Basic Economy (& Why It’s the Worst)
Basic economy fares have reshaped travel, as airlines charge travelers more for what they once got free. And United basic economy fares are easily among the worst of them all. United has the single...
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As Airlines Hone in on Puerto Rico, Cheap Flights are Here
Whether you're going to visit family or looking to head for Caribbean beaches while leaving your passport at home, there's never been a better time to plan a trip to Puerto Rico. For Americans on the...
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Software Outage Grounds Airlines, Disrupting Thousands of Flights
A global software outage was wreaking havoc on airlines and other industries across the globe Friday morning, causing 1,000 flight cancellations and counting with the prospect of disruptions extending...
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Buckle Up: Amex Gold ‘Refresh’ with Higher Fees Coming Soon
We hate to say we told you so but … we told you so. After months of speculation, American Express CEO Steve Squeri himself confirmed Friday that big changes are right around the corner for the popular...
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7 Big Bonuses On Cards with Under $100 in Annual Fees
Getting a new credit card is all about timing: Do it right and you'll end up with a big stash of points and miles once you meet your new card's minimum spending requirement. Getting a big bonus often...
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Capital One Venture vs. Venture X: Which Card is Best?
A few years back, Capital One threw its hat into the premium travel credit card ring with the launch of the *venture x*. It's essentially a souped-up version of the longtime favorite *capital one...
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Delta’s Meltdown Continues, Disruptions Could Last All Week
Delta and its flyers were still in the midst of a prolonged meltdown Monday long after other airlines had recovered from a major global software outage late last week, canceling hundreds of flights...
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Qatar Unveils New & Improved QSuite Biz Class Coming in 2025
Qatar Airways didn't need to update its QSuites Business Class seats – they were already the best in the world. But they did anyway. On Monday, the best airline in the world unveiled the “QSuite Next...
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New: Get a 25% Bonus When Transferring Citi Points to Air France/KLM Flying...
Transfer bonuses are a great way to get even more value for your credit card points when you transfer them to an airline partner. And now it's Citi's turn to give you some extra miles when transferring...
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Feds Launch Investigation into Delta Amid Ongoing Meltdown
The U.S. Department of Transportation is launching an investigation into Delta Air Lines, Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Tuesday, the fifth day of the airline's ongoing meltdown that has canceled...
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Japan Airlines for 60K & Our Other Best Biz Class Deals to Japan
Japan is a long way away, so many travelers aspire to take that long flight across the Pacific in a comfy lie-flat business class seat. And while bargains aren't easy to find, they are out there –...
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What to Do if Delta Cancels Your Flight This Week
Delta Air Lines is entering its fifth day of flight delays and cancelations, leaving millions of customers stranded at airports nationwide and struggling to rebook flights. Since Friday, the...
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