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Last Chance: Get a $250 Bonus (or 25K Ultimate Rewards) With the Chase...
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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13 Ways to Earn Points & Miles Without Using Credit Cards
Without question, the fastest way to build up a massive stash of points and miles is to snag a lucrative credit card welcome offer and use that card for everyday purchases. But what if credit cards...
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RIP, Wanna Get Away: Southwest Rebrands Fares, Teases New Perks
A month after killing off its marquee free luggage policy – and entire brand identity along with it – and announcing it would introduce a stingy basic economy fare, Southwest on Monday unveiled new...
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Celebrating 10 Years of Thrifty Traveler with a Confession…
We're celebrating Thrifty Traveler's 10th birthday today: It's somehow already been 10 years to the day since I hit publish on the very first post on this site. And over the course of the last decade,...
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Uh Oh: Chase & Amex Will Pause Points Transfers to Emirates
Emirates Skywards miles have been among the easiest miles in the world to earn, as the airline partners with virtually all the major credit card companies like American Express, Chase, Capital One, and...
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Just Starting with Points & Miles? Start with Chase Credit Cards
There’s a good reason we tell readers getting started with points and miles to consider opening travel rewards cards like the *chase sapphire preferred*. Actually, there are two of them. First, cards...
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From Banff to Quebéc, Canada Flight Deals are Heating Up
Travelers don't give Canada enough credit. With everything to see and do just north of the border, how easy it is to get there, the strength of the U.S. dollar, and how cheap flights to Canada have...
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Whoa: Earn 100K Miles + $250 on the Capital One Venture via Referral Links
A few weeks back, Capital One rolled out an excellent bonus on its popular Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: 75,000 and a $250 Capital One travel credit (to use within the first year of opening...
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One Week Warning: You Need a Real ID (or Alternative) to Fly Next Week
After two decades of continuous delays and pauses, federal Real ID requirements for domestic flights are finally set to begin in exactly one week: Wednesday, May 7, 2025. But whether travelers without...
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Stop Paying International ATM Fees: Get the Charles Schwab Debit Card
Getting ready to head abroad? It's time for a change: Stop carrying loads of cash with you on your travels, exchanging currency at the airport, or paying exorbitant ATM fees overseas. There's a better...
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The Best Way to Book an Etihad Apartment Just Got Even Cheaper!
Etihad doesn't just have First Class seats on its Airbus A380s: They're called “The Apartments,” a laughably spacious suite complete with a separate recliner seat and seven-foot-long bed … oh, and an...
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The Chase Sapphire Preferred is the Best Card for Domestic Travelers
Having a travel credit card in your wallet is a must when it comes to racking up valuable points and miles to book free (or nearly free) flights. If you're looking to accelerate your travels, there's...
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Today Only: Get Up to a 100% Bonus on Bilt Transfers to Southwest Airlines!
Bilt is back with another Rent Day promotion, and this time they're leaning on their newest transfer partner for a little help. Today, May 1 – and only May 1 – Bilt Rewards is offering members a...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 8: Who Wins Our Airline Mileage Program Draft?
The NFL Draft is over. Our Airline Mileage Program Draft is here. Gunnar and Kyle went head to head on the podcast on this week, each picking their top five frequent flyer programs in hopes of winning...
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New: Get a 25% Bonus on Chase Transfers to Virgin Atlantic!
Got a big stash of Chase Ultimate Rewards points? Or working on a massive, 100,000-point bonus from a new *chase sapphire preferred*? Here's an easy way to get even more out of them. To kick off May,...
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Act Fast: The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card 100K Bonus Offer is Ending Soon!
Stop what you're doing! Chase recently rolled out one of the biggest, limited-time offers we've ever seen on its popular *chase sapphire preferred*: You can currently earn 100,000 bonus points after...
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Get a 25% Bonus Transferring Chase Points to Air France/KLM!
Got a big stash of Chase Ultimate Rewards points? Or working on a massive, 100,000-point bonus from a new *chase sapphire preferred*? Here's an easy way to get even more out of them. To kick off May,...
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Why 2025 Could Be the Best Year Yet for Cheap Flights to Italy
There's never a bad time or reason to go to Italy. But there's a new reason to make your plans for 2025… Flights to Italy have been shockingly cheap lately … and point and miles deals are alive and...
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The Best Time to Book Flights: Time it Right to Get the Lowest Price
Maybe you're starting to think about a winter trip to the beach or the mountains – or you're already making your list for travel next year. But how far in advance can you start looking for flights? And...
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4 Underrated Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Benefits You Should Be Using
We've long considered the *chase sapphire preferred* to be one of the best cards for all travelers – beginners and experts alike. Scoring a big, limited-time bonus just makes that case even stronger....
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