Is the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Next In Line for a Fee Hike?
For more than a decade, the Chase Sapphire Preferred has been a sweet spot in the travel rewards world ... but now more than ever, it feels like that's due to change.
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Assigned Seating, New Boarding Process Coming to Southwest Next January
It's the end of an era at Southwest ... again. Southwest will soon begin assigning seats in advance and also ditch its divisive boarding process.
TSA Debuts Families-Only Security Screening Lines
The federal government just rolled out a new designated security lane for traveling families, starting at two U.S. airports.
Delta is Using AI to Price Flights, and It Could Change Airfare Forever
Delta’s using AI to price a growing share of its flights, aiming to personalize fares for each traveler. It’s an experiment today, but if it sticks, it could reshape how airfare works across the industry.
Hyatt Makes Finding Award Nights Easier With New Award Calendar
Hyatt just rolled out a new award calendar on its website and app that shows month-by-month award night availability. This makes it much easier to spot open nights using points, especially at hard-to-book properties.
With Bag Fees, Southwest is (Much) Worse … Except Where it Matters Most
Flyers might be more wary of flying Southwest Airlines than ever, but the key to booking the best flight prices on any airline is to pay attention to Southwest's sales ... their competitors sure are.Â
DHS Sets its Sights on TSA’s Carry-on Liquids Limits
Just days after changing its shoes-off security screening policy, the Department of Homeland Security signals it's ready to adjust travelers' carry-on liquids restrictions.
Hyatt’s Family Plan Rate: How to Save 50% on a Second Hotel Room
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 19: Travel Like Gunnar & Kyle – The Tips, Tricks & Apps We Swear By
In the throes of summer travel season, it's more important than ever to equip yourself with the tips, tricks, and tools to be a better traveler.
Coming Soon: New Citi ‘Strata Elite’ Premium Travel Card!
Citi is jumping back into the premium travel credit card game, confirming plans to launch a new Citi Strata Elite Card in Q3 2025 aimed at affluent travelers.
Delta Will Return to Hong Kong (HKG) with Flights from Los Angeles (LAX)
Delta announced a new route between Los Angeles (LAX) and Hong Kong (HKG) starting next summer, the airline's fifth Asian destination.
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