The Biggest Stories & Trends That Shaped Travel in 2025
Premium travel is booming, and so are Delta SkyMiles. But Hilton Honors has gone bust ... and so did the Chase Sapphire Reserve?
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Is the Capital One Venture X the Last True, Premium Travel Card?
With competitors going all-in on "coupon book" credit cards, the Capital One Venture X is the only true, premium travel card left. Whether it can stay that way is another question.
VIDEO: $895 vs. $395: Amex Platinum or Venture X … Which One Wins?
In our latest YouTube video, we put the Amex Platinum and the Capital One Venture X head-to-head and break down which one deserves a spot in your wallet - and whether having both might actually make sense.
Early Bird Gets the Worm: The Key to Finding Business Class Award Space Lately
If you want to find business class awards, log on early in the morning, because that's when airlines seem to be releasing the best availability.
2025 Highlights from the Thrifty Traveler Podcast … & What’s Next for 2026!
It's been 42 hilarious, irreverent, informative, and fun episodes of the Thrifty Traveler Podcast. Here's how to get started with the show.
Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles: The Best Way to Fly to Türkiye
With cheap business class rates to Türkiye, Greece, and the Middle East, you should have Turkish miles on your radar. Learn the quirks and how to earn these valuable miles.
Our Top 10 Most-Read Stories from 2025
Another year is (almost) in the books. We're looking back at the 10 most-read stories from 2025.
The Best Time to Book Flights: Time it Right to Get the Lowest Price
It's the question that plagues travelers: How long before my trip should I book my flight? There's no perfect answer, but there are some guidelines on when to find the best flight prices.
Thrifty Traveler Wrapped: 2025 Flight (& Hotel) Deals, by the Numbers
It was a banner year for Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts. Check out the data from the nearly 1,200 flight deals we sent this year.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 42: Our Ho-ho-holiday Mailbag, ft. Voicemails, Travel Mistakes, Canada & More
It’s the Thrifty Traveler Podcast Holiday Party, and what better way than to celebrate than with another mailbag episode?!
Save Your SkyMiles: Book Delta Flights with this Workaround for Fewer Points!
Whether you're seeing sky-high rates or just want to save some miles, booking Delta flights through partner Air France/KLM can be a goldmine.
Bilt Card 2.0 New Timeline Confirmed: Here’s What We Know (and What We Don’t)
Bilt Card 2.0 launches Feb. 7, 2026. Here’s what we know so far, including the Jan. 14 reveal, upgrade timeline, and what happens if you don’t plan to switch over to one of the new cards.