The 5 Things We Do Immediately After Booking a Flight
You booked a flight, but now what? These are the things you should - and shouldn't - do immediately after booking flights for a smoother (and maybe less expensive) trip.
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 31: Beating Rental Car Companies & Hotel Chains, w/ AutoSlash’s Jonathan Weinberg
Jonathan Weinberg – the founder and CEO of AutoSlash and HotelSlash – talks about his career in travel, beating the rental cars, and more.
Amazing News: You Can Now Get International Driving Permits Online!
Do you really need an International Driving Permit? Maybe, maybe not. But now you can get one online through AAA.
Delta’s Little-Known Ticketing Policy Could Leave You Stranded
Unlike every other major U.S. airline, Delta has a little-known policy that could require you to have the right credit card on hand ... or get turned away from the flight.
How to Choose the Best Travel Credit Card … For You!
When choosing the best travel rewards credit card, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Asking yourself these questions before applying can help guide you in the right direction.
Delta Drops a Jaw-Dropping Stat on SkyMiles Amex Cards
Heard the joke that airlines are just credit card companies that own planes? This latest admission from Delta Air Lines pretty much proves it.
Bigger Bonus: Earn 75K Points With the Citi Strata Elite!
The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card is currently offering a big, limited-time bonus of 100,000 points. While its $595 annual fee is steep, the card packs in valuable perks like a $300 in hotel credits, a $200 “splurge” credit, lounge access, and elevated earning on travel and dining purchases, making it a strong first-year value.
United Adds New Routes to Croatia, Italy & Scotland for 2026
Cities in Croatia, Italy, and Scotland are among the several new routes United Airlines will serve in summer 2026.
Alaska VP Bashes Other Carriers’ ‘Monopoly Points’ & Other Juicy Reddit Tidbits
Alaska Airlines' head of loyalty took some tough questions - and offered some shockingly honest answers - on Reddit about the past, present, and future of Atmos Rewards.
As Shutdown Enters Week 2, Concerns About Air Travel Disruptions Mount
Service to small airports, air traffic control staffing, and flight delay concerns are mounting as we enter week two of the government shutdown.
Leaked: Earn Bilt Points on Your Online Shopping via Rakuten?
It looks like Rakuten shoppers may soon have a new way to turn their cash back into travel rewards. Rakuten briefly listed Bilt Rewards as a new option for redeeming cash back - allowing users to convert their earnings directly into Bilt points.
Another One: Bilt Rewards Adds Etihad as 22nd Transfer Partner
Bilt just keeps adding to its already long (and incredibly strong) list of transfer partners, introducing the option to send points to Etihad.