A new rule proposed by the Biden administration on Monday would require all flight prices to immediately display many extra fees like including seat selection and baggage, a move toward […]
Delta SkyMiles Flash Sale to Tahiti for Just 60-70K Miles Roundtrip!
Do the dropping temperatures have you dreading winter? We’ve got just the antidote: An escape to Tahiti this winter … for next to nothing. We unearthed yet another unpublished Delta […]
Plummeting British Pound Another Win for U.S. Travelers
The euro has been struggling for months, with exchange rates with the U.S. dollar sagging below the 1:1 mark for much of the summer and into the fall. Now the […]
We’re Hiring (Again)! Come Work with Thrifty Traveler as Our Senior Editor!
Travel is booming, and so is our team: We’re hiring again! This time around, we’re looking to hire a sharp senior editor as we continue to build out our newsroom and […]
Delta’s Dreaming of Summer 2023 with More New Routes to Europe
Summer is just behind us, but Delta is already preparing for summer 2023 with nearly 10 additional routes across the pond in the works. The Atlanta-based airline unveiled its plans […]
Japan Plans to Open to Travelers October 11, Prime Minister Says
After months of rumors and recent signs of progress, Japan plans to re-open for visa-free tourism effective Oct. 11, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday. Next month, Japan plans […]
Chase Eyes Another Sapphire Lounge Location: Washington, D.C.-Dulles
None are open just yet, but Chase has big plans to build a portfolio of its own airport lounges across the country and even abroad. The bank behind cards like […]
American Unveils New Business Class Suites, Dumps First Class?
Change is in the air at American Airlines: It’s out with the dated (and fairly hard-to-find) Flagship First Class, in with a brand new business class suite – complete with […]
Why the Capital One Venture X Annual Fee Shouldn’t Scare You Off
We get it: No one likes paying annual fees just to hold and use a credit card. Neither do we. But the best things in the world of travel rewards […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with Credit Cards, Points & Miles
Getting started in the world of points and miles can often be confusing, if not overwhelming. We get it. Airlines and their award pricing systems are frustrating. It’s difficult to […]
Re: Thrifty Traveler is Out of Office
The Thrifty Traveler team is out of office today, Wednesday, Sept. 21, with no access to email or cell phones. If this is an emergency … trust us, it’s not. […]
8 Amazing Ways to Take Advantage of Amex Transfer Bonuses
What’s better than a transfer bonus from credit card points to an airline? A dozen of them. For the second time in as many years, American Express opened the floodgates […]