JAL Mileage Bank is a Goldmine: Book Cheaper Roundtrip Awards on Partners!
We were thrilled when banks added Japan Airlines as a transfer partner. But it's even better than we could have imagined.
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American Airlines Baggage Fees … & How to Avoid Them
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Limited-Edition ‘America250’ Passports Featuring President Trump … Coming Soon!
A new look is coming to one of the most important travel documents Americans carry ... and it's sure to get people talking.
Finally … There’s a New Amex Transfer Bonus: Get a 20% Boost When Transferring to Hilton
If you're eyeing a Hilton property but need some more points to make it happen, use this Amex transfer bonus before it ends!
The Best Points & Miles to Earn for Flights to Europe in 2026
Airfare is rising, making your points and miles the best way to get to Europe in 2026. Here's which points you should be earning for a trip this year or next.
Air Canada Rates are (Mostly) Going Up on June 1: Here’s Where it Hurts the Most
Air Canada is changing the prices of many of its flights bookable through Aeroplan, and while most of the changes are minor, they'll hit some travelers harder than others.Â
Wells Fargo Bolsters Its List of Transfer Partners With the Quiet Addition of Cathay Pacific
Wells Fargo’s new 1:1 transfer partnership with Cathay Pacific is its latest step toward becoming a more serious player in the points-and-miles world – especially on the heels of recent additions, Wyndham and JetBlue.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Bonus Ep: The 14 Things We Never Travel Without (& the 1 Thing We Hate)
We go through our favorite travel gear in this week’s bonus episode – from headphones to bags and everything else that makes your travels better.
Has American Express Quietly Killed Off Transfer Bonuses?
Amex transfer bonuses – long a reliable way to boost the value of Membership Rewards points – have all but disappeared in 2026, with no meaningful offers so far this year.
Bilt Rent Day Transfer Bonus: Get up to 100% More Points With a Trio of Avios Airlines
Bilt is back with a big, one-day-only Rent Day promo offering up to 75% (or even 100%) transfer bonus to a trio of Avios airlines, depending on your status.
Earn a $200 Bonus With the No-Annual-Fee Chase Freedom Unlimited®
With the current offer, you can earn a $200 bonus after spending $500 in the first three months. But if you've already got a Chase Sapphire Card in your wallet ... it's even better than advertised.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 59: The Dirty Little Secrets of Points & Miles
Influencers and bloggers don't always disclose exactly how they're earning all those points and taking all those flights. Here are their secrets.