How Thrifty Traveler Premium+ Hotel Alerts Work
We're undoubtedly biased, but we think Thrifty Traveler Premium is the best flight deal service out there, bar none. We've saved our customers hundreds, if not thousands, on airfare by sending cheap...
View ArticleLast Chance: Book 100+ Hyatt Properties Before Award Rates Go Up!
A month after unveiling its latest painful devaluation, it's almost here: More than 100 Hyatt properties around the globe are set for an award rate increase effective this Tuesday, March 25. And that...
View ArticleIs This the Cheapest Way to Get to SE Asia in Biz Class?
Some travelers have understandably soured on Air France/KLM's Flying Blue mileage program after the airlines suddenly raised award rates by as much as 25% … without seeing an uptick in award...
View ArticleHow to Quickly Earn 145K American Airlines Miles (& Why You Should)
There has perhaps never been a better time to easily earn American Airlines AAdvantage miles – or, more importantly, to earn a lot of them quickly – than right now. Even if you never plan to fly with...
View ArticleUnited Cards Get a Makeover: Bigger Bonuses, New Credits & Higher Annual Fees
United Airlines and Chase are raising annual fees on nearly all their co-branded credit cards while adding a series of new, “money-saving” credits for Instacart, rideshares, and hotels and rental cars...
View Article9 of the Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Deals for Travelers
It's here again: Another big Amazon sale. Tuesday kicked off Amazon's “Big Spring Sale” – running all the way through next Monday, March 31. Whether you're looking to treat yourself or get a gift for...
View ArticleANA Mileage Club: A Complete Guide to Earning and Redeeming ANA Miles
Among the hundreds of airline frequent flyer programs out there, All Nippon Airways (ANA) Mileage Club should easily crack the top five. Sure, you can use miles from this Japanese airline to fly to...
View ArticleAre You Eligible For the Capital One Venture Rewards Card?
With a huge welcome bonus, great travel perks, and a reasonable annual fee, the *capital one venture card* is easily one of the best travel credit cards for beginning and seasoned travelers alike. In...
View ArticleFinal Call: Earn a Companion Pass & 30K Miles With a New Southwest Credit Card!
Despite Southwest being in the news recently for its big, negative changes, the airline's suite of co-branded credit cards are still worth your attention … maybe now, more than ever. Carrying a...
View ArticleDelta Just Unveiled New Centennial-Themed Trading Cards: Let the Collecting...
To celebrate Delta's milestone as the first U.S. airline to turn 100 years old, the Atlanta-based carrier is bringing a fresh twist to its classic trading cards – introducing a brand-new...
View ArticleBilt Rent Day: Get Up to a 100% Bonus on Transfers to British Airways, Aer...
Bilt is back with another Rent Day promotion, and it's a good one for travelers with their sights set on Europe, the Middle-East … or just about anywhere, really. On Tuesday, April 1, Bilt Rewards is...
View ArticleStruggling to Use Your Delta Companion Certificate? Read This Guide
If you're a frequent Delta flyer, odds are you've got a co-branded Delta credit card in your wallet. While the *delta skymiles gold card* is the most popular choice, two cards with higher fees are...
View ArticleAct Fast: Get Hotel Deals (+ Flight Deals, Too!) Before Our Prices Go Up!
After years of sending the cheap flight deals and amazing award alerts to fly premium cabins using points that you love, we leveled up last summer with the launch of Hotel Alerts, making Thrifty...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 3: A Decade of Deals with Jared Kamrowski
This website – yes, thriftytraveler.com – was started almost 10 years ago today by Jared Kamrowski. So who better to invite as our first-ever special guest on the podcast … a podcast that could very...
View ArticleEnding Soon: Earn up to 100K SkyMiles with a New Delta Credit Card!
From the *delta skymiles gold* to the top-tier *delta skymiles reserve*, American Express rolled out some of the biggest welcome offers we've ever seen on the full slate of SkyMiles credit cards! But...
View Article8 Sweet Spots to Use a 75K-Mile Capital One Venture Card Bonus
Travelers love their Capital One cards like the *capital one venture card* and the premium *venture x*. And for good reason: Capital One miles have become some of the most valuable on the planet. No...
View ArticleFrom Island Resorts to 5-Star Properties, The Best Hotel Alerts We’ve Sent...
For most of us, staying at a five-star hotel or luxury resort is out of the question … especially if you're paying cash. But that's where hotel and credit card points come in: If you know where to look...
View ArticleSouthwest Rapid Reward Pricing Goes Dynamic … But It’s Not All Bad News
Overnight, your Southwest Rapid Rewards points changed in value thanks to the airline's shift to “dynamic award pricing.” But you don't necessarily have to run and hide from this news – the airline...
View ArticleHurry: Rare Chance to Book the Conrad Bora Bora Nui with Hilton Points
The dreamy Conrad Bora Bora Nui is one of the best Hilton properties on the globe … so go figure it's also one of the hardest to actually book using Hilton Honors points, Hilton free night award...
View ArticleDelta Stays Credit: How to Use This SkyMiles Card Benefit to Save on Hotels
Last year, Amex did what Amex does and upped the annual fees on the suite of Delta SkyMiles co-branded credit cards. With those higher fees came many coupon-like statement credits to help justify the...
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