Is Chase Still the King of Travel Rewards? Why I’m Rethinking My Strategy
Chase was the default for travel rewards - but Bilt's rise, the Sapphire Reserve's new fee, and Hyatt's award chart changes have shifted the calculus.
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Ouch: Air France/KLM Hikes Fees on Award Tickets by 40%
Flying Blue has quietly raised fees on award tickets, increasing out-of-pocket costs by $60 to $100-plus each way and pushing the cash cost of some roundtrip flights close to $1,000.
Trump & Congress Move to Pay TSA, But Some Long Lines Will Linger
After weeks of working unpaid and growing lines at airports across the country, there's finally an end in sight to the TSA's woes. But it's not over yet.
Last Chance: Get a 20% Transfer Bonus from Chase to British Airways, Iberia & Aer Lingus
Chase is back with its latest transfer bonus, this time offering a 20% transfer bonus when sending points to British Airways and its sister airlines.
Shocked by Flight Prices? How We’re Booking (& Rebooking) Flights Now
It's undeniable: Flight prices are on the rise, and may only go up more. But now's not the time to stay at home or give up on travel.
End of Month Checklist: Amex Statement Credits, Transfer Bonuses & Big Welcome Offers
The end of the month is fast approaching, making this your last chance to cash in on valuable Amex credits, take advantage of transfer bonuses, and lock in elevated welcome offers. A few quick moves now could save you money – or score your next trip for less.
How 2 Chase Cards Can Quickly Earn You 100K Points (Or More!)
Pairing the Chase Freedom Unlimited with the Sapphire Preferred, you'll unlock 105,000 points (or more) with the current bonus offers and create a powerful points-earning duo.
Bilt Welcomes Wyndham Rewards With a Big Rent Day Transfer Bonus
Bilt just added Wyndham Rewards as a new 1:1 transfer partner and is celebrating with a one-day-only Rent Day promo offering up to a 100% (or even 125%) transfer bonus depending on your status.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 55: WTF is Happening with Flight Prices & What We’re Doing
Airfare is going up with oil prices ... but that's not the whole story. We break down what's happening next - and what you can do about it - on this week's podcast.
Amex is Adding $300 ChatGPT Credits to its Business Platinum & Gold Cards
American Express is adding a $300 ChatGPT Business credit to its Business Platinum and Gold cards. Here’s what it means for cardholders.
VIDEO: Is Aer Lingus Business Class Underrated?
In the full YouTube review, I walk through the seat, the food, the service, and exactly how I booked this solidly underrated business class experience – including how many points it cost.
How to Check TSA Wait Times At Your Airport (& Get Through Faster)
Wait times at TSA checkpoints across the country are getting out of control as the partial government shutdown continues. Here's how to stay ahead of the curve.