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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 63: Cheap Flights Are Still Out There – How to Find Them
We know: Flight prices have gotten brutal lately ... but not everywhere. So the guys devote the show to helping you find better fares this year.
We Analyzed 368K Hyatt Award Nights … & The Findings Are Brutal
We crunched the numbers on Hyatt's brutal changeover, analyzing hundreds of thousands of award nights. The results are worse than we thought.
Europe’s New Border System (EES) Is Causing Delays Ahead of Busy Summer Travel Season
EES is intended to make Europe’s border checks more efficient ... but for now, the system is creating a new bottleneck at airports across the continent. Here's what you need to know.
The Upside of Emirates’ Latest Devaluation: Cheaper One-Way Biz Class Awards
We're used to bad news from Emirates and its increasingly forgettable Skywards program. And while there's still some negativity with its latest changes, we see an upside.
We Won: The Thrifty Traveler Podcast is a Shorty Award Winner!
Against all odds, our podcast won the 2026 Shorty Awards!
New Amex Offer: Spend $50+ on Amazon, Get 500 Points (up to 3 Times)
A brand new Amazon Amex Offer will earn you 500 Amex points after spending $50 or more at Amazon. Check to see if you're targeted!
Have Amex Membership Rewards Points Lost Their Shine?
It's undeniable: Amex Membership Rewards points aren’t as valuable as they once were. We're zooming out to look at what's changing - and why.
Live Más: Denver Airport Opens Taco Bell Cantina (with Booze Coming Soon)
Taco Bell has opened one of its Taco Bell Cantina restaurants that serve alcohol in Concourse A of Denver International Airport.
All About the $300 Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Credit
The $300 Chase Sapphire Reserve travel credit is among the best credit card benefits in travel. But how does it work, and how do you use it?
Last Chance: Hyatt Award Price Hikes Take Effect Tomorrow!
Hyatt just announced that its big, bad award chart changes – properties moving categories and new, five-tier award chart – are set to go into effect on Wednesday, May 20!
Upgrading Your Flight? US Airlines Are (Probably) Overcharging You
Travelers upgrading their flights could be throwing away hundreds of dollars (or tens of thousands of miles) thanks to another sneaky pricing tactic.