Sick of Your Miles & Points Losing Value? You Can Thank The Banks For That
Now, more than ever, the airlines and hotels are raising award prices and devaluing their loyalty programs as a result of their reliance on the banks.
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Live from Fargo: Tips for Traveling (& Saving) from Smaller Airports
Coming to you live from TEDxFargo in North Dakota in late July, Gunnar and Kyle devoted an episode to tips for traveling from smaller airports.
New Avios Award Calendar Makes It Easy to Find Points Availability
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Get Up to 70% More Points With the Current List of Transfer Bonuses!
Got a stash of transferable points but find yourself still shy of that dream getaway? Use one of these transfer bonuses to boost your balance and take that dream trip sooner.
The Extra Mile, Aug. 10: Delta Ups Its Champagne Game, Picking the Right Marriott Card & More
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The Key to Getting Better SkyMiles Deals: Price Alerts & Patience
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 74: Japan & Delta SkyMiles Deals: So Hot Right Now
Kyle joins the show from the Park Hyatt Tokyo on this special Japan-themed episode. Plus, the guys revisit Kyle's scorching SkyMiles hot take.
The Master List of Credit Card Transfer Partners
Everyone needs some help remembering the 50+ credit card transfer partners that you can transfer points to from Chase, Citi, Amex, Capital One, Bilt Rewards, and even Marriott.
The Devaluation of American’s AAdvantage Program Has Already Begun
There you have it: American AAdvantage redemptions are getting more expensive and harder to book, two telltale signs of a devaluation.