Love it or hate it, Southwest Airlines does things differently, flying all-economy Boeing 737s with a first-come, first-served seating model. But now the airline is considering the unthinkable: Could assigned […]
It’s Back: Delta & Amex Team Up for Another New 747 Reserve Card!
Back in the summer of 2022, Delta and American Express practically broke the internet and delighted aviation geeks nationwide with arguably the coolest-looking credit card to date: A sleek *delta […]
We’re Hiring! Join Thrifty Traveler as a Points & Miles Deal Analyst
Are you a points and miles aficionado who loves scouring the internet for award availability and finding ways to book award tickets for fewer points? Want to work for the […]
New Federal Rules Require Airlines to Disclose Fees Upfront, Offer Refunds
The Biden Administration has been pressuring the airline industry for years to offer more protections for U.S.-based travelers. Some significant changes are finally being put down in law. The U.S. […]
Catch a Movie Together with JetBlue’s New ‘Watch Party’ Feature
We’ve all been there: Sitting with a spouse or travel pal on the plane, trying to hit play on a movie or show at exactly the right time to watch together. […]
Another $200? Airlines Keep Charging More to Avoid Basic Economy to Europe
Want to get a free checked bag and ensure you aren’t randomly assigned a middle seat between two strangers on your way to Europe? You’ll need to pay up to […]
Southwest’s Cash + Points Redemptions are Live … & They’re Terrible
We’ve got good news and bad news, Southwest fans. Let’s start with the good news: The airline’s long-awaited “Cash + Points” redemptions are live, giving flyers with just a few […]
Delta Comfort Plus vs. Premium Select: What’s the Difference?
If you’re flying one of Delta’s long-haul routes you’ll see two booking options between Delta One Business class and economy: Delta Premium Select and Delta Comfort Plus. But what’s the […]
The 10 Biggest Credit Card Offers … Ever!
Getting a new credit card is all about timing: Do it right and you’ll end up with a massive pile of points (or miles) just for signing up and meeting […]
Virgin Atlantic Restores its Best Feature to Find Points Deals
From cheap flights within the U.S. to nonstops to Rome (FCO) in lie-flat seats to the holy grail of booking Delta One business class to Europe for 50,000 points, Virgin […]
Amex CEO: More Card ‘Refreshes’ (& Fee Hikes) Are Coming Soon
Travelers might be hitting a breaking point with their American Express cards and the never-ending cycle of raising annual fees while adding questionable, difficult-to-use benefits. But American Express’s own CEO […]
Limited-Time Offer: Earn 75K AA Miles on the Citi AAdvantage Business Card!
Whether you’re a diehard American Airlines flyer or hope to never set foot on an American jet, you should be earning American AAdvantage miles. Here’s your chance for small business […]