Our Top 10 Most-Read Stories of 2024
Another year of travel (and travel news) is in the books. We're looking back at 2024 and the stories that resonated most with travelers.
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Thrifty Traveler Wrapped: 2024 Flight Deals by the Numbers
It was a banner year for Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts. Check out the data from the nearly 1,300 flight deals we sent this year.
How to Get Elite-Like Benefits Without Hotel Status
There's no denying that hotel elite status is nice to have ... but at what cost? Skip the status and get elite-like perks on your next hotel stay with these tricks.
Delta Baggage Fees: What You Pay & How to Avoid Them
Sorry, but baggage fees are here to stay, and to make matters worse, Delta and other airlines keep increasing them. But there are a handful of ways to avoid paying Delta baggage fees. Here's how.
How Delta Has Turned SkyMiles into the Clearance Meat of Airline Miles
SkyMiles flash sales are the best way to redeem your Delta miles. But let's be clear about what you're getting: Like clearance meat, Delta is offloading scraps.
False Alarm: Flying Blue Rolls Back Partner Award Rate Increases
Good news: The higher-priced partner awards many travelers were seeing from Flying Blue were just a temporary "fix" to a previous mistake and price increases are being rolled back.
Where to Find (& How to Book) ANA’s New First, Business Class Cabins
ANA's latest business and first class cabin - dubbed "The Room" and "The Suite" - are some of the best in the world. Here's how and where to find them.
Uh-Oh: Hilton Quietly Raises Award Rates at Several Top Properties
The Hilton Honors loyalty program just pulled a fast one on travelers by raising the price for award nights at several of the hotel chain's best properties.
Just Opened the Capital One Venture X Card? Here’s What to Do Next
Did you just add the Capital One Venture X Card to your wallet? Excellent choice. Here's what you need to do next to make the most of your new travel card.
Condor Drops Flights to Baltimore, Minneapolis & 4 More Cities
Condor has cut three routes to North America this week: Nonstop flights to Baltimore, Minneapolis, and Halifax are no longer for sale.
Last Call: Use These Credit Card Perks Before the End of the Year
With so many credit card perks out there, it's hard to keep up. Don't forget to use these credit card perks before they expire!
Easy Peasy: Using Capital One Miles to Cover Travel Purchases
With Capital One, you can cover nearly any travel purchase at a rate of 1 cent per mile, making it the most versatile redemption option for beginners and experts alike.