JAL Mileage Bank is a Goldmine: Cheaper Roundtrips, Air France & BA Biz Bargains & More!
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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Chase Sapphire Reserve® Turns 10: New Promos & 5.5 Million Points Up for Grabs
The Chase Sapphire Reserve turns 10 with $1,000-plus in limited-time credits, plus a bigger DoorDash credit, and a shot at 5.5 million points. Here's what's worth taking advantage of.
Capital One Venture vs. Venture X: Which Card is Best?
There is a lot to unpack when comparing the Capital One Venture and Venture X Cards. They share a name and several key features, but the high-end perks on one of these cards could be enough to win you over.
The Extra Mile, Sept. 16: The Best Airport in the U.S., Air France’s Massive New Lounge at JFK & More
The cheapest 100,000-point bonus offer of the year ends tomorrow. Plus, Air France is building a massive new JFK lounge, Minneapolis-St. Paul wins best U.S. airport, and more.
New: Chase Announces 5% Freedom Bonus Categories for Q4, 2026
The Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex credit cards offer 5% back on select spending each quarter. These are the categories where you can earn more on your purchases the next three months.
Earn $750 Cashback (or 75K Points) On a Pair of No-Annual-Fee Chase Business Cards!
The Extra Mile, Sept. 15: Qatar Just Backed Off Its Worst Booking Rule, $300 of ‘Free’ Travel & More
Qatar Airways just dropped its toughest booking rule for Avios redemptions. Plus: how to snag Emirates first class with points, $300 in free travel with Capital One, and cheap flights to Milan.
Aloha! 6 Ways to Book Flights to Hawaii with Points & Miles
Want to cross a trip to the Hawaiian islands off your bucket list? Check out six great ways to book cheap flights to Hawaii using points and miles.
New: Get a 70% Bonus When Transferring Chase Points to Marriott
Chase just rolled out a big, 70% bonus when transferring points to Marriott Bonvoy. But even at 70%, is it worth it? Maybe...
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast Starter Kit, Vol. 4: The Best Tools to Get Ahead in Travel
Award travel can feel overwhelming and complicated … but not if you're equipped with the right tools and organization. We're here to help.
The Best Way to Book Emirates First Class: How to Upgrade Using Miles
Flying Emirates first class is a bucket list experience for many travelers. And scoring a first class upgrade using miles might be easier than you think.
Our Favorite Ways to Maximize a $300 Capital One Travel Credit
The $300 Capital One Travel credit is incredibly easy to use and helps you recoup the cost of paying annual fees on the Venture Cards. Let's go over our favorite ways to use it.