How to Choose the Best Travel Credit Card … For You!
When choosing the best travel rewards credit card, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Asking yourself these questions before applying can help guide you in the right direction.
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Delta Drops a Jaw-Dropping Stat on SkyMiles Amex Cards
Heard the joke that airlines are just credit card companies that own planes? This latest admission from Delta Air Lines pretty much proves it.
Bigger Bonus: Earn 100K Points With the Citi Strata Elite!
The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card is currently offering a big, limited-time bonus of 100,000 points. While its $595 annual fee is steep, the card packs in valuable perks like a $300 in hotel credits, a $200 “splurge” credit, lounge access, and elevated earning on travel and dining purchases, making it a strong first-year value.
The 12 Best Credit Card Offers for Travelers in October 2025
The new month is bringing yet another set of massive credit card offers for travelers - some of the best ever, in fact. Here's our complete list of the best credit card offers available in October.
United Adds New Routes to Croatia, Italy & Scotland for 2026
Cities in Croatia, Italy, and Scotland are among the several new routes United Airlines will serve in summer 2026.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 31: Beating Rental Car Companies & Hotel Chains, w/ AutoSlash’s Jonathan Weinberg
Jonathan Weinberg – the founder and CEO of AutoSlash and HotelSlash – talks about his career in travel, beating the rental cars, and more.
Book ASAP: Rare Award Space at Hyatt’s Alila Ventana Big Sur This Fall & Winter!
Run, don't walk: There's some incredibly rare standard room award availability to book the Alila Ventana Big Sur next year using Hyatt points.
Buy Bose Headphones & Apple AirPods at Record-Low Prices!
Act fast: Some of the best travel headphones money can buy are available at a steep, steep sale as a part of Amazon Prime Day.
Last Call: 11 of the Best Amazon Prime ‘Big Deal’ Day Bargains for Travelers
Amazon Prime "Big Deal" Days are here! You can save yourself some big money on travel gear with some of these deals.
Alaska VP Bashes Other Carriers’ ‘Monopoly Points’ & Other Juicy Reddit Tidbits
Alaska Airlines' head of loyalty took some tough questions - and offered some shockingly honest answers - on Reddit about the past, present, and future of Atmos Rewards.
As Shutdown Enters Week 2, Concerns About Air Travel Disruptions Mount
Service to small airports, air traffic control staffing, and flight delay concerns are mounting as we enter week two of the government shutdown.
Leaked: Earn Bilt Points on Your Online Shopping via Rakuten?
It looks like Rakuten shoppers may soon have a new way to turn their cash back into travel rewards. Rakuten briefly listed Bilt Rewards as a new option for redeeming cash back - allowing users to convert their earnings directly into Bilt points.