Apple Launches Digital ID with Passports: Great Real ID Workaround!
Apple just launched a new Digital ID feature, allowing travelers to digitally store their passports. It's a powerful new workaround for Real ID requirements.
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Chase Sapphire Reserve® Cardholders Can Now See a Full List of Hotels in ‘The Edit’ Collection
Sapphire Reserve cardholders can now browse the entire lineup of The Edit hotels, filter by destination or curated collection, and actually understand where their perks are available.
I Asked 5 AI Chatbots to Plan My Upcoming Trip; 1 Was Better Than the Rest
They're not perfect, but AI chatbots can help you plan parts of your next trip. After testing out five popular options, one chatbot was far better than the rest.
Forget What You’ve Heard: Stop Searching Incognito for Cheap Flights
You've heard it: Search incognito so airlines don't track your searches. There's just one problem: It's not true.
10 of the Best Award Search Tools to Use Your Points & Miles
Several award search tools have popped up recently with the aim to help travelers find award availability. Here's an overview of some of our favorites.
American Express® Gold vs Platinum Card®: Which is Best For You?
There is a lot to look at when comparing the Amex Gold and Platinum Cards. From welcome offers to point-earning, statement credits, and more, we break it all down to help you decide which is best for your wallet.
Hallelujah: Air France/KLM Expands Award Calendar Trick to Delta & Other Airlines!
The days of hunting day-by-day for cheaper award availability on Delta and other SkyTeam airlines are over.
8 Great Ways to Use 100K American AAdvantage Miles … & How to Earn Them Quickly
From bougie business class flights to quick getaways to the Caribbean, AAdvantage miles are key to traveling more for less. And right now, you can earn 100,000 of them with a single sign-up bonus!
Bummer: United Reverses Price Cuts on Partner Awards for Non-Cardmembers
Turns out United wasn't cutting MileagePlus members a better deal at all - it was trying to juice co-brand credit card signups with discounted award rates.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 35: Biz Class Bonanza, New Lounges & 6 Big News Stories
It's a news roundup! We cover eight big travel stories, from new lounge openings to some of the best business class awards we've seen.
Hilton Confirms Major Loyalty Program Overhaul with New ‘Diamond Reserve’ Tier on the Way
Hilton’s playful Instagram post all but confirms that big changes are on the horizon for the Hilton Honors program. While full details haven’t been announced, the leaked “Diamond Reserve” tier appears to be real - and could reshape Hilton’s elite landscape starting as early as 2026.
The Latest on Shutdown Travel: End in Sight, But Disruptions Will Continue
One month into the government shutdown, problems are mounting as unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA agents call out sick.