Storms Jam Up NYC Airports as Delays & Cancellations Spill into Tuesday
Heavy rain and storms throttled New York City airports Monday night, leading to cascading delays and cancellations Tuesday as well.
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Amex Debuts New ‘Sidecar by Centurion Lounge’ Concept, Ups Centurion Lounge Menus
American Express is shaking up the airport lounge experience again, unveiling Sidecar by Centurion Lounge - a new spinoff of the bank's popular Centurion Lounges set to open at Las Vegas in 2026.
Amex’s New ‘As High As’ Offers Are Bad News for Points Collectors
American Express is changing the welcome offer bonus landscape ... but not in a way that helps travelers. For years, savvy travelers have been going on a scavenger hunt in search of the biggest possible American Express welcome offer.
Reality Check: ‘Free’ Travel Isn’t Actually Free
Social media influencers use glossy videos to promote "free" travel (and credit cards). It's time for a reality check: There's no such thing as free travel.
Survey: Southwest’s Baggage Fees are Spooking Once-Loyal Flyers
Less than two months after Southwest began charging for baggage fees, this survey shows that many travelers may be booking with other carriers as a result.
After Cutbacks, The Capital One Venture X is No Longer Best for Family Lounge Access
Capital One is gutting lounge access for Venture X cardholders early next year. While these changes are a blow to most travelers, they hit families hardest.
Delta Confirms: Basic Business Class Fares are Coming
You thought basic economy was bad? It's only a matter of time before Delta starts selling stripped-down "basic" business class tickets.
Ends Soon: 30% Amex Transfer Bonus to British Airways, Aer Lingus & Iberia!
Get a 30% bonus when transferring Amex points to British Airways, Aer Lingus, or Iberia! And you'll want to - there are some outstanding ways to redeem these miles.
Bilt is Breaking Up With Wells Fargo, Launching Two New Credit Cards
Bilt is making big moves: It’s officially parting ways with Wells Fargo and launching two new travel credit cards in early 2026.
Delta is Charging Even More (Again) to Avoid Basic Economy to Europe
Delta is now charging $220 (and sometimes more) to avoid basic economy on transatlantic flights.
American Express® Gold vs Chase Sapphire Preferred®: Which Card is Best?
Weighing the Amex Gold vs Chase Sapphire Preferred? There's a lot to consider with these two top travel credit cards. Read on for a full breakdown.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 18: Is Award Travel Actually Getting … Easier?
Is award travel actually getting easier? It certainly seems that way! Gunnar and Kyle discuss why and what to look for to book your trip for less.