The Extra Mile, July 21: Delta’s Growing Grip on MSP, A First Class Deal to Hawaii & More
Minneapolis fares are up 36% — the worst hike among major U.S. airports. Plus, lie-flat Hawaii deals from 40K points, a new award search plugin, and more.
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American Goes Premium, Announcing New ‘Flagship’ Check-In and Massive Lounge in Dallas
American Airlines is building its biggest-ever Admirals Club and first Flagship check-in at DFW, chasing Delta and United's premium playbook.
Seats.Aero Adds Web Browser Extension: See Points Rates on Google Flights!
There's another new tool on the market to help you redeem your points - and this one plugs straight into Google Flights.
The Extra Mile, July 20: Revisiting an Old Hot Take, Emirates ‘Game-Changing’ Headrest & More
Revisiting our May airfare crash prediction, Chase's newest Sapphire Lounge in Dallas, Emirates' innovative economy headrest, plus Rakuten's 5K bonus, and more.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 71: Is Airfare Dropping & Where to Find Late Summer Deals
Forget what you’ve heard about flight prices: There’s still time to get a great summer flight deal … if you know where to look.
Now Open: A New Chase Sapphire Lounge in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
Chase just opened its 10th Sapphire Lounge at DFW airport, complete with a dedicated whiskey bar. Here's what to know before you go.
Delta Adds Los Angeles to Manila Route, Starting March 2027
There's a new option for Delta flyers to reach Asia, thanks to the airline's recently announced route from Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila (MNL).
The Extra Mile, July 17: The SkyMiles Deal of the Year, How to Lock in Flights (Risk Free) & More
Delta slashed Australia award rates to just 25,400 SkyMiles roundtrip. Plus fare-hold tips, France/Spain from $450, and American's new small-airport strategy.
The Extra Mile, July 16: A 100K Card Offer is Ending Soon & Aer Lingus Cuts
Chase's record 100K Sapphire Preferred bonus is ending soon. Plus: Aer Lingus cuts 3 U.S. routes and peak-season flights to St. Thomas under $398.
25K SkyMiles to Australia?! Delta is Rethinking SkyMiles … for the Better!
This deal is absolutely bonkers: Just 25,000 SkyMiles to get Australia or New Zealand and back. And it says something big about the state of Delta SkyMiles.
Aer Lingus Cuts Flights from Minneapolis, Denver & Vegas
Just two years after adding a trio of routes, Aer Lingus is cutting flights to Minneapolis, Denver, and Las Vegas. But why?
Lock in Your Price Before You Pay: What Airlines Offer ‘Fare Holds’?
A "fare hold" can help you lock in the price you want without having to pay right away, but not all airlines' policies are created equal.