The Cheapest Way to Fly to Europe With Points? Look to Iberia
Whether you’re flying economy, premium economy, or business class in 2026, Iberia should be at the top of your list for booking a trip to Europe with points.
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Fly to New Zealand from $371 Roundtrip (or Just $71!) With a Capital One Card
Capital One Travel is offering a $300 discount on select flights to New Zealand. By stacking offers, some travelers can get all the way to Auckland for as little as $71 out of pocket.
JetBlue’s First ‘BlueHouse’ Lounge Opens at JFK Next Week!
JetBlue's first "BlueHouse" lounge is set to open in New York City (JFK) on Dec. 18. At 9,000 square feet, will it be big enough?
Where to Find Amex Centurion Lounges & How to Get In
When it comes to airport lounges in the U.S., it doesn't get much better than Amex Centurion Lounges. Here's where to find them, how to get in, and what to expect.
How to Maximize Your Thrifty Traveler Premium Membership
Thrifty Traveler Premium is our top-of-the-line flight deal alert service, sending travelers cheap fares and points and miles deals, too. Here's how to make the most of it.
The Perfect Two-Card Combo: Chase Sapphire Preferred® & Capital One Venture X
If you're searching for the perfect two-card combination of travel rewards credit cards, look no further than the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the Capital One Venture X.
Last Call: Use These Credit Card Perks Before the End of the Year
2026 will be here before we know it ... and that means you've got just weeks left to ensure you use all the valuable perks on your travel cards!
The Most Delayed US Airlines & More Flighty Data: 30% of Flights Suffered Tarmac Delays!
Flighty used its more than 22 million tracked flights in 2025 to analyze data about flight delays, including a first-of-its-kind tarmac delay analysis.
Is the American Express Gold® Card Worth Its Annual Fee?
The Amex Gold Card annual fee now clocks in at $325. But with the benefits it offers, new and old, is it worth the hefty price tag?
A Neat Trick to Book Biz Class for Fewer Alaska Atmos Points
Airline loyalty programs are full of quirks that you can exploit and use to your advantage. Here's a fun (and possibly accidental) one using Alaska's Atmos points.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 39: Family Travel Tips with the Moms of Points Talk Squad
The guys break up the bro fest by bringing on two thirds of Points Talk Squad (formerly known as Travel Mom Squad) to counsel Gunnar on all things family travel.
United Holds the Line on Status Requirements, Complicates Biz Class Awards
United won't increase spending requirements to earn status next year - and while that's a big win, there's other bad news on the horizon.