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.
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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.
Our (Almost) Foolproof System to Get Over Jet Lag
There are so many tips, tricks, and tools out there to help travelers beat the scourge of jet lag. Check out our tips for how to get over jet lag.
Why New Airline Routes are A Goldmine for Cheap Fares & Award Availability
New airline routes often lead to cheaper airfare and better, easier ways to use your points. Here's why you should follow the airline news for savings.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 30: Tools of the Trade: How We Earn, Organize & Redeem Points Smarter
This week, we open up our toolboxes and reveal the tools we use to earn, organize, and redeem points and miles to travel more for less.
Near Perfection: ANA’s New ‘The Room’ Business Class
Is ANA business class now the best in the world? The Japanese airline's new suites dubbed "The Room" are laughably spacious and private.
How the Federal Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Travels
The federal government is shut down, and while travelers may not feel a pinch in the short-term, they should still get to the airport early.
The First Thing You Should Do Before Heading to a Delta Sky Club
Keep your credit card in your wallet. This nifty trick will make it so that you can simply scan your boarding pass to get into the Delta Sky Club.
Lie-Flat for Less: 7 Airlines with Cheap Business (& First) Class Upgrades
Want to upgrade your way to a business class seat? It's never a slam dunk, but a few airlines stand out for regularly offering cheap business class upgrades.