Last Call: Use These Credit Card Perks Before the End of the Year
2026 will be here before we know it ... and that means you've got just weeks left to ensure you use all the valuable perks on your travel cards!
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The Most Delayed US Airlines & More Flighty Data: 30% of Flights Suffered Tarmac Delays!
Flighty used its more than 22 million tracked flights in 2025 to analyze data about flight delays, including a first-of-its-kind tarmac delay analysis.
Is the American Express Gold® Card Worth Its Annual Fee?
The Amex Gold Card annual fee now clocks in at $325. But with the benefits it offers, new and old, is it worth the hefty price tag?
A Neat Trick to Book Biz Class for Fewer Alaska Atmos Points
Airline loyalty programs are full of quirks that you can exploit and use to your advantage. Here's a fun (and possibly accidental) one using Alaska's Atmos points.
Sub-$100 Roundtrip Flights: How to Find and Book the Cheapest Domestic Fares
We're seeing more and more cheap domestic flights popping up lately for winter and spring trips, and for less than $100 roundtrip in some cases!
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 39: Family Travel Tips with the Moms of Points Talk Squad
The guys break up the bro fest by bringing on two thirds of Points Talk Squad (formerly known as Travel Mom Squad) to counsel Gunnar on all things family travel.
United Holds the Line on Status Requirements, Complicates Biz Class Awards
United won't increase spending requirements to earn status next year - and while that's a big win, there's other bad news on the horizon.
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.
Amex Points Transfers to Cathay Pacific Will Take a Big Hit in the New Year
American Express is slashing the value of transfers to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, starting March 1, 2026, from a 1:1 ratio to a significantly less favorable ratio.
This Obscene Delta Fare is Why ‘Skiplagging’ Exists
A one-way fare from Atlanta to Minneapolis at $699. But a longer journey (with higher costs) connecting through Minneapolis to Fargo is ... a lot cheaper?
How I Earned 1 Million Points & Miles on a College Student’s Budget
Think you don't spend enough to earn a meaningful stash of points and miles? Think again. Over the past four years, I earned 1 million points on a college student's budget ... and you can too.
Why Amex’s Fine Hotels + Resorts® Trumps Chase’s The Edit Portfolio (For Now…)
Chase’s The Edit hotel collection mirrors much of what travelers love about Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts, but Amex still maintains a meaningful edge with more properties worldwide, easier-to-use hotel credits, and guaranteed late checkout.