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How I Use AI to Track Every Travel Credit Card Benefit I Have
I Transferred Amex Membership Rewards Points to Alaska, Now What?
A clever workaround to turn Amex points into Alaska miles is now gone - but not before I made one final transfer. With a hefty stash of valuable Alaska miles in hand, it’s time to put them to use before any future devaluations take hold.
Alaska Adds Nonstops to London & Iceland, Unveils New Look for 787s
Alaska Airlines teased its brand new 787 livery along with new routes from Seattle to London and Reykjavik starting next spring.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 21: Delta One to Hawaii & a Love-Hate of Cruises with TV’s Jason Matheson
TV and radio host Jason Matheson joins the pod to talk about his love of Hawaii, Delta, and how he came around on cruises.
Endangered Species: Credit Card Annual Fees That Are Too Low to Last
Don't say we didn't warn you: Fee increases are coming to many of our favorite travel cards ... and some may happen soon. These are the cards most at risk of getting more expensive to keep in your wallet.
TSA Launches PreCheck Promo: $15 Off for 2 Travelers
After announcing dedicated lanes for families, the TSA is out with a first-of-its-kind promo to save on TSA PreCheck when signing up two or more travelers.
Capital One Venture X vs American Express® Gold Card: Which is Best?
They're two of our favorite travel credit cards, but there can only be one winner. Which is better: Capital One Venture X vs Amex Gold?
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.
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.
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.