Alaska Airlines will join the Oneworld airline alliance by mid-2021 and partner even closer with American Airlines, the airlines announced Thursday, a massive shakeup in the relationships between U.S. carriers […]
What’s Next After the Global Entry Crackdown for New Yorkers?
The federal government suspended Global Entry and many other Trusted Traveler Programs for New York residents last week, walling off the popular program for both new applicants and current members […]
Air Italy is Liquidating, Suspending Operations This Month
Air Italy is abruptly closing down after its shareholders voted Tuesday to liquidate the company, stopping flights immediately. The airline announced Tuesday that it was folding, a rapid death […]
British Airways 747 Sets New Speed Record Flying From NYC to London
A heavy tailwind helped a British Airways 747 set a new record for crossing the Atlantic Ocean this weekend. Saturday’s flight from New York City (JFK) to London-Heathrow (LHR) took […]
Feds Suspend Global Entry Enrollment for New Yorkers
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf has announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will immediately suspend enrollment in Trusted Traveler Programs (TTPs) including Global Entry for all New […]
U.S. Puts Major Restrictions on Inbound Flights from China
In an attempt to control the spread of the Coronavirus, the U.S. government is imposing new travel restrictions. Any traveler that has been in or through China 14 days prior […]
Capital One Adds Hotel Transfer Partners, Improves jetBlue Transfer Ratio
Capital One shook things up back in 2018 by introducing the ability to transfer Capital One points to 15 different airline partners. And the bank isn’t done yet. The […]
U.S. Airlines Halt Flights to China, Government Urges No Travel
The U.S. State Department raised the travel advisory for China to Level 4: Do Not Travel, now on par with travel advisories to North Korea, Iran, and Syria. This Level […]
Should You Travel to Asia During the Virus Outbreak?
The recent outbreak of coronavirus in China has public health officials and travelers understandably on edge. The virus originated in Wuhan, China, but has spread rapidly in just a matter […]
U.S. May Halt All Flights to China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The White House is considering pausing all flights between the U.S. and China, according to reports from CNBC, an unprecedented move to curb the rapid spread of a new coronavirus […]
Introducing the New and Improved Thrifty Traveler Site!
New Year, New Us. We’ll still be bringing you the same amazing flight deals, travel insights, and points and miles analysis every day. That’s not changing. But as we near […]
Capital One Won’t Extend 10x Hotels.com Bonus on Venture Card
Capital One will not extend the outstanding 10x bonus miles you earn when booking through Hotels.com with the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card. That partnership will end after Friday, […]