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How to Get Instant Delta Status From 2 Credit Cards
Back in the days of old, earning elite status meant spending countless hours per year flying with a given airline. Now, it mostly boils down to the almighty dollar and how much you're willing to spend...
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Good News: Delta Drops Fuel Surcharges on SkyMiles Awards From Europe
Airlines rarely make positive changes to their mileage programs – award rate increases and devaluations are the norm … especially with Delta SkyMiles, where unpredictable and ever-changing award...
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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant vs Hilton Aspire: Which Premium Hotel Card is Best?
Marriott and Hilton are two hotel heavyweights, each with their own pros and cons. It's only fitting that they both have a portfolio of co-branded credit cards to fit the needs of nearly any traveler....
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Southwest Will Copy Other Carriers (Again) with New, 9-Group Boarding Process
Last week, Southwest Airlines caused an uproar by eliminating its free baggage policy. Now, the airline is apparently planning to rethink how it boards the plane, too … by simply copying its...
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Still Available: Earn 75K Miles (& a $250 Credit) on the Capital One Venture...
How do you make one of the best entry-level travel rewards credit cards even better? By adding a $250 travel credit to an already great welcome bonus offer, that's how. Last month, Capital One rolled...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 2: What the %$#* was Southwest Thinking?
Southwest Airlines ruined budget travelers' week … and also the first episode of our podcast. Not even 24 hours after recording the inaugural episode of The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Southwest dropped...
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New Offer: Get a $250 Bonus (or 25K Ultimate Rewards) With the Chase Freedom...
The best perks rarely come free in the world of travel rewards credit cards. Lounge access, TSA PreCheck or Global Entry credits, and luxury travel benefits are usually reserved for cards with hefty...
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How to Find & Book the Cheapest Flight Every Time
This is it. This is what you've been looking for: The ultimate guide that covers everything you need to find cheap flights. Flights can be obscenely pricey and are often the biggest expense when...
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Big Bonus: Earn Up to 200K Points with the IHG Premier Business Card!
IHG and Chase offer a trio of co-branded credit cards but one card is tailored specifically to business travelers: The *IHG Business*. This card provides an avenue for road warriors – and occasional...
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The Chase 5/24 Rule: The Most Important Restriction for Chase Cards
Applying for new credit card accounts to travel more comes with all kinds of considerations, from protecting your credit score to navigating different banks' rules and mastering all the different...
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It’s Back: Earn 70K AA Miles with One Swipe (While You Still Can)!
There's no easier way to earn a huge welcome bonus than with the American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard®: Forget spending a few thousand dollars, you can get 70,000 miles with one quick...
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Fire Closes London-Heathrow Airport: All Friday Flights Canceled
The London-Heathrow (LHR) airport shut down for the entirety of Friday, March 21 after a fire broke out at a critical power station, forcing Europe's busiest airport to turn away all inbound planes for...
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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...
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Last 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...
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Is 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...
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How 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...
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United 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...
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9 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...
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ANA 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...
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Are 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...
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