Qatar Airways is Now Charging to Pick Seats on Business Class Award Flights
Qatar Airways has started charging for advance seat selection on business class award tickets and Avios upgrades, effective Nov. 3, 2025.
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Huge: Bilt Card 2.0 & Point-Earning on All Mortgages Launches in February!
Bilt is once again expanding the definition of what it means to earn rewards - first with rent, and now with mortgages. The shift to Cardless and the launch of Bilt Card 2.0 mark a huge leap for both renters and homeowners alike.
Rejoice: Business Class Points Deals to Australia and New Zealand Have Returned!
Points and miles can take the sting out of the long, expensive flights Down Under. Luckily, booking these award flights has gotten a lot easier.
Sign Up Now: Get Flight Deal Alerts From Your Home Airport … For Free!
You've seen higher flight prices lately, but trust us: Cheap flights are still out there. Now you can get alerts for cheap flights from your home airport!
RIP, SeatGuru: Use AeroLOPA to Find the Best Seats on Your Flight
This little-known site could be a game-changer to help travelers zero in on the best seats on their flight - and avoid the worst ones.
New Capital One Transfer Bonus: Get 20% More Miles with British Airways
Capital One is back with a brand-new transfer bonus: You'll get 20% more miles when transferring to British Airways. And that's a great deal.
Boo: Wyndham & Vacasa Are Breaking Up, Ending Vacation Rentals on Points
Wyndham's partnership with Vacasa will end soon, closing the door on an amazing way to book vacation rentals with points.
Good News: United Slashes Award Rates on Partner Airlines
What's the opposite of a devaluation? United just dropped award rates to book business class cabins on nearly all its partner airlines.
Southwest is Getting into the Lounge Game, Starting in Honolulu
Southwest wants to open a lounge at Honolulu International Airport (HNL), the airline's first foray into lounges nationwide.
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 34: Bora Bora, New Zealand & Australia … on Points!
This week, we recap Kyle's epic trip to Bora Bora, New Zealand, and Australia that he booked almost entirely using points and miles.
Capital One Backtracks (A Bit) on Rules Restricting Venture Card Bonuses
After rolling out strict new rules to limit earning multiple bonuses on Venture Cards, Capital One is backing off with an important change.