Ouch: Emirates Slaps Award Tickets to Europe & Colombia with Nasty Fee Hikes
Emirates has done it again. The airline just destroyed some of the best ways to book flights to Europe & Colombia using miles with nasty fee hikes.
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Earn Up to 100K Points (or 5 Free Night Awards) with a Marriott Credit Card!
Marriott is out with some exciting offers on its co-branded credit cards, giving new card members the opportunity to earn a big point bonus (or free nights) when they open a new card.
The Taxes & Fees Are Too Damn High: Award Travel Surcharges Keep Rising
Surcharges on points and miles award tickets are getting more and more expensive – especially on tickets in the lie-flat cabins.
Tricks to Use (& Not Lose) Your Amex Statement Credits
If you've got an Amex card in your wallet, odds are it includes some sort of "money-saving" statement credit. Our list of tips and tricks helps ensure these credits don't go to waste.
Southwest Begins Assigning (& Charging For) Seats … But You Still Can’t Pay for Bags Online
Southwest is in the midst of a massive makeover, charging for bags and now seat assignments too. But months in, there's still no way to pay for a bag online.
After 5+ Years, Minneapolis Airport’s InterContinental Hotel Reopens Security Checkpoint
After a years-long closure, guests and savvy travelers seeking out shorter lines at Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) airport can use the hotel's dedicated security checkpoint.
Buying Champagne with SkyMiles in the Delta Sky Club (Yes, Really)
No, we're not joking: You can buy champagne with SkyMiles in the Delta Sky Club. And believe it or not, it's a pretty darn good way to use those SkyMiles.
A Complete Guide to American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts®
American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts is a curated collection of high-end, luxury hotels available to select Amex cardholders. These hotel bookings come with many elite-like perks such as free breakfast, an experience credit, room upgrades, and late checkout.
Finally: Citi Adds AA as Transfer Partner, Launches New Premium Card
Citi officially added American Airlines as a transfer partner while launching the long-awaited Strata Elite card, finally getting into the premium travel card landscape.
Congress Targets ‘Surveillance-Based’ AI Airfare with New Bill
A new bill in Congress would limit "surveillance-based pricing," a direct response to Delta's admission that it's ramping up use of AI to set airfare.
Sushi with a View: Delta One Lounge Los Angeles (LAX) Review
The exclusive Delta One Lounge LAX is only open to business class travelers and it's a step above Sky Club access. Find out what makes this lounge different.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 20: Will AI Wreck Air Travel?
AI is coming to airfare, but it's just the latest thing airlines are doing to charge you higher fares. We dive deep into the past, present, and future of airfare.