The Biggest Stories & Trends That Shaped Travel in 2025
Premium travel is booming, and so are Delta SkyMiles. But Hilton Honors has gone bust ... and so did the Chase Sapphire Reserve?
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Is the Capital One Venture X the Last True, Premium Travel Card?
With competitors going all-in on "coupon book" credit cards, the Capital One Venture X is the only true, premium travel card left. Whether it can stay that way is another question.
VIDEO: $895 vs. $395: Amex Platinum or Venture X … Which One Wins?
In our latest YouTube video, we put the Amex Platinum and the Capital One Venture X head-to-head and break down which one deserves a spot in your wallet - and whether having both might actually make sense.
Early Bird Gets the Worm: The Key to Finding Business Class Award Space Lately
If you want to find business class awards, log on early in the morning, because that's when airlines seem to be releasing the best availability.
Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles: The Best Way to Fly to Türkiye
With cheap business class rates to Türkiye, Greece, and the Middle East, you should have Turkish miles on your radar. Learn the quirks and how to earn these valuable miles.
Our Top 10 Most-Read Stories from 2025
Another year is (almost) in the books. We're looking back at the 10 most-read stories from 2025.
Thrifty Traveler Wrapped: 2025 Flight (& Hotel) Deals, by the Numbers
It was a banner year for Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts. Check out the data from the nearly 1,200 flight deals we sent this year.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 42: Our Ho-ho-holiday Mailbag, ft. Voicemails, Travel Mistakes, Canada & More
It’s the Thrifty Traveler Podcast Holiday Party, and what better way than to celebrate than with another mailbag episode?!
Bilt Card 2.0 New Timeline Confirmed: Here’s What We Know (and What We Don’t)
Bilt Card 2.0 launches Feb. 7, 2026. Here’s what we know so far, including the Jan. 14 reveal, upgrade timeline, and what happens if you don’t plan to switch over to one of the new cards.
Easy Promo: Get a $15 Lyft Credit Linking Your Account with Alaska Atmos!
Pocket a $15 credit for a future Lyft ride just by linking your rideshare account to earn Alaska Atmos Rewards points!
Chase Freedom Unlimited vs Chase Freedom Flex: Which Card is Right for You?
The Chase Freedom Flex vs Freedom Unlimited - which Chase credit card is right for you? Read on to learn about two of our favorite no annual fee cards.
Want to Fly to Australia? Here’s the Key to Saving Big (& Even Flying Lie-Flat, Too!)
If you want to fly to Australia next year, you should look for flights to Brisbane – even if it's not your final destination.Â