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Yes, really: In the year 2025, I saved a boatload by booking my tickets on a budget carrier ... in person at the airport.
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Real ID Begins Wednesday: Use These Alternatives to Keep Flying Smoothly
Maybe you don't need a Real ID after all. There are a handful of Real ID alternatives you can use when the new law kicks in May 7, 2025.
Like It or Not, ‘Coupons’ on Travel Cards Are Here to Stay
It's not just Amex. Banks have not-so-quietly transformed premium travel credit cards into digital coupon books, layering on random third-party credits to justify rising annual fees.
Why 2025 Could Be the Best Year Yet for Cheap Flights to Italy
Everyone wants to go to Italy. We've got good news: Cheap flights to Italy are easier to find than ever, with deal after deal cropping up lately. Take a look.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 8: Who Wins Our Airline Mileage Program Draft?
On the latest episode of the pod, Gunnar and Kyle are on the clock! The guys go head-to-head drafting their favorite airline mileage programs. Who wins?!
New: Earn 150K Points With This Big, Limited-Time Offer!
We can't name the card here – due to some silly bank rules – but this massive 150,000-point bonus is the biggest we've ever seen. If you've been considering this well-known travel card, now is the time to apply!
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is the Best Card for Domestic Travelers
We love the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. And if you ask us, it is the best card for domestic travel, period.
The Best Way to Book an Etihad Apartment Just Got Even Cheaper!
Out of nowhere, Etihad has slashed award rates to book its vaunted first class Apartments on select routes this spring.
One Week Warning: You Need a Real ID (or Alternative) to Fly Next Week
After two decades of delays, Real ID requirements for domestic flights are set to begin next week.
From Banff to Quebéc, Canada Flight Deals are Heating Up
While flight prices may look sky-high elsewhere, cheap flights to Canada are in steady supply - including for a trip this summer.
Uh Oh: Chase & Amex Will Pause Points Transfers to Emirates
Both Chase and American Express will soon suspend the ability to transfer points to Emirates. It may be temporary, but it's still troubling.
Celebrating 10 Years of Thrifty Traveler with a Confession…
Thrifty Traveler is celebrating 10 years of helping travelers, but we have a confession to make. We're not the original Thrifty Traveler.