8 Great Ways to Redeem Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles might be the best value in travel. And if you're earning transferrable credit card points, you can transfer them to Virgin to book some great deals.
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New: Get a $50 Bonus (or 5K Amex Points) Shopping Online with Rakuten!
Rakuten is the best shopping portal in the game. Earn cashback or Amex points on all your online shopping.
On 9/11, 24 Years of Grief and Gratitude
The Sept. 11, 2001 attacks killed nearly 3,000, injured thousands more, and changed history. More than 20 years later, it's still difficult to find the words.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 27: Mistake Fares, Award Availability & Insider Tips with Peter Thornton
Kyle and Gunnar's most interesting coworker, Peter Thornton, comes on to discuss mistake fares, award availability, and MTV Spring Break 2001. Yes, really.
Applying for Alaska’s Atmos Rewards Summit Card: My Experience
Given this big bonus offer and all the other perks the Atmos Summit Card has to offer, I jumped at the opportunity to apply and was instantly approved. If you're considering this card, use this guide to help you through the application process.
Transferring Avios Between BA, Qatar, Aer Lingus, Iberia, & Finnair Just Got a Whole Lot Easier!
Transferring Avios between British Airways, Aer Lingus, Finnair, Qatar, Iberia, and a few other airlines just got a lot more simple thanks to a slick new website.
New: Get a 20% Bonus Transferring Chase Points to Air France/KLM!
Chase has a 20% transfer bonus to Air France and KLM, unlocking cheaper flights to Europe, savings on Delta flights ... or even Taiwan in business class.
United Airlines Now Requires a Log-In to Search for Award Flights
United has become the first U.S. airline to hide award pricing behind a log-in. What was once just a suggestion has become a requirement - and while the change may seem small, it could make a big difference for both casual browsers and the award search tools travelers rely on.
Qantas’ Award Calendar: The Key to Finding Those Hard-to-Book Seats
Qantas has a handy award calendar search, but it can be tricky to find. Use this guide to help you zero in on award availability flying Qantas or its partners.
Game Changer: Apple’s New AirPods Pro 3 Can Translate Language in Real Time
Apple just unveiled the AirPods Pro 3, the latest version of its wildly popular wireless headphones. While Apple packed in plenty of upgrades one new feature could be a travel game changer: live, real-time language translation.
Ouch: Hilton Hikes Award Rates (Again!) With New 250K Nightly Cap
For the third time in under a year, Hilton has hiked award rates at many of its most coveted properties, raising the standard award cap to 250,000 points per night (up from 200,000 ... and 150,000 just months ago).
Google Flights Basic Economy Filter is Now Live for Everyone!
Google Flights has rolled out its new basic economy filter for users worldwide so long as they search for flights within the U.S. and Canada.