Our Top 10 Most-Read Stories of 2024
Another year of travel (and travel news) is in the books. We're looking back at 2024 and the stories that resonated most with travelers.
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Thrifty Traveler Wrapped: 2024 Flight Deals by the Numbers
It was a banner year for Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts. Check out the data from the nearly 1,300 flight deals we sent this year.
How to Get Elite-Like Benefits Without Hotel Status
There's no denying that hotel elite status is nice to have ... but at what cost? Skip the status and get elite-like perks on your next hotel stay with these tricks.
False Alarm: Flying Blue Rolls Back Partner Award Rate Increases
Good news: The higher-priced partner awards many travelers were seeing from Flying Blue were just a temporary "fix" to a previous mistake and price increases are being rolled back.
Where to Find (& How to Book) ANA’s New First, Business Class Cabins
ANA's latest business and first class cabin - dubbed "The Room" and "The Suite" - are some of the best in the world. Here's how and where to find them.
Uh-Oh: Hilton Quietly Raises Award Rates at Several Top Properties
The Hilton Honors loyalty program just pulled a fast one on travelers by raising the price for award nights at several of the hotel chain's best properties.
Just Opened the Capital One Venture X Card? Here’s What to Do Next
Did you just add the Capital One Venture X Card to your wallet? Excellent choice. Here's what you need to do next to make the most of your new travel card.
Condor Drops Flights to Baltimore, Minneapolis & 4 More Cities
Condor has cut three routes to North America this week: Nonstop flights to Baltimore, Minneapolis, and Halifax are no longer for sale.
Easy Peasy: Using Capital One Miles to Cover Travel Purchases
With Capital One, you can cover nearly any travel purchase at a rate of 1 cent per mile, making it the most versatile redemption option for beginners and experts alike.
Why Did Delta’s Cheapest Fares Disappear from Google Flights, Other Sites?
Earlier this week, virtually all of Delta's cheapest basic economy fares disappeared from Google Flights and other popular platforms. But why?
The Fastest Way to Level Up Your Delta Status Before 2024 Ends
The clock is ticking, but there's still a chance to quickly close the gap and level up your Delta status for next year before 2024 comes to a close.
United Launching First-Ever Nonstop Flights From Denver to Rome!
United flyers have yet another way to get to Italy next summer when the airline launches nonstop service from Denver (DEN) to Rome (FCO).