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Google Flights Price Guarantee: Get A Refund If Prices Drop After You Book!

It's the question that pains every traveler when booking flights: “Sure, I could book at this price now … but what if fares drop afterward?” Google Flights might have the solution: Cutting you a refund...

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8 of the Best Ways to Use Your Delta SkyMiles

Make this year the one you master Delta SkyMiles and get the most out of them. And trust us: You can. While others call them worthless, we're still big fans of Delta SkyMiles. Sure, Delta's frequent...

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Boston Will Get the Newest Amex Centurion Lounge

A massive, two-story American Express Centurion Lounge – complete with an outdoor patio and some green space on the top level – is heading for Boston (BOS). The airport's governing board on Thursday...

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The Best Things We Ate, Drank, & Saw in Charleston

Every year, Thrifty Traveler picks a city and meets up for our annual team retreat. This year's destination: the vibrant, coastal city of Charleston, South Carolina. The lovely southern city hosted our...

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How to Find Mistake Fares, Book Them & Save Hundreds (Or Thousands!)

Mistake fares don't come around very often, which is why we still can't believe we found two mistake fares in a span of eight days this month! Imagine this: You check your email inbox one morning and...

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UK Wants to Raise Entry Permit Prices, Exempt Transiting Passengers

Planning a trip to Europe in 2025? You're going to need more than just your passport – and prepare to pay up, too. As of Jan. 8, the United Kingdom now requires foreign travelers – including those from...

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Could Hilton Dethrone Hyatt as the Best Hotel Program?

We've been saying it for years, and we're hardly 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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Strict Delta Sky Club Limits are Coming, Use These Tips for More Visits this...

After years of failed efforts to combat overcrowding, travelers accustomed to waltzing into Delta Sky Clubs with their credit cards are in for a rude awakening: Starting next month, Delta and American...

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When Flight Prices Drop, Rebook Your Flights & Save Even More!

We've all been there, wondering the exact same thing: “Should I book my flight now? But what if prices go down afterward?” Whether you're waiting to pull the trigger or you've already got flights for...

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How to Get Airport Lounge Access for the Whole Family with 1 Credit Card

There are few things that will improve your time spent at the airport more than having access to an airport lounge. Think you need to be an ultra-frequent flyer with top-tier airline elite status to...

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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 from your credit card points – and if you've got Citi ThankYou points from a card like the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card there's a new bonus to help...

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Could Turkish Start Nonstops from Minneapolis to Istanbul This Year?

Turkish Airlines has been building its network between the U.S. and Istanbul (IST) like crazy lately, adding nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), and several other cities in just...

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The Best & Worst Planes for Delta One Business Class

If you're shelling out big bucks or a metric ton of miles to splurge for business class, you want the best seat you can find. With Delta, it's a mixed bag. Any lie-flat seat is a godsend when flying...

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Hotel Holy Grails: The 7 Hard-to-Book Hotels We Can’t Stop Thinking About

I don't know about you, but I sure didn't grow up staying at five-star resorts on family vacations. But hotel points, free night certificates and travel credits have made it possible for me – and my...

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Quit Charging Everything to Your Favorite Airline Credit Card

Airline credit cards like the *delta skymiles gold card*, the *united explorer*, and even the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® are a go-to for aspiring travelers. These...

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5 Things I Loved About ‘The Pier’ Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge in Hong...

I've never felt fancier in an airport than I did hanging out in Cathay Pacific's “The Pier” First Class Lounge when I flew through Hong Kong (HKG) on a recent trip to Southeast Asia.  The first class...

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The Master List of Credit Card Transfer Partners

Credit card points from banks like Amex, Chase, and Capital One are simply more valuable than any single airline mileage program for one simple reason: You can transfer them to a dozen or more...

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We’ve Had It: Amex Card Credits & Benefits Are Out of Control

American Express has been at it again and again (and again): Hiking annual fees under the cover of questionable benefits and additional use-them-or-lose-them statement credits. To come out ahead with...

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Mistake Fares, Rare Biz Class Award Space & More: Why Flight Deals are Off to...

It may be Dry January for some travelers, but an unprecedented flurry of mistake fares and business class deals already in 2025 makes me think the airlines might be drunk.  Just a few weeks into 2025,...

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Sun Country Baggage Fees: What You’ll Pay (& How to Save)

Once Minnesota's beloved hometown airline, Sun Country's transformation into a low-cost carrier means there's a tradeoff: Flyers can get low, low fares to many destinations … in exchange for higher...

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