Our international flight deal service, Thrifty Traveler Premium, officially turns 3 years old today. And we couldn’t be more proud or grateful. We started Thrifty Traveler Premium on this day in 2017 with one goal in mind: to help...
There are some basic pieces of etiquette for flying today. Don’t be rude or angry with gate agents or flight attendants – your delayed flight is not their fault. Middle seat passengers get both armrests. Keep your shoes on,...
Barry ZeVan, a legendary Minnesota weatherman and an accomplished traveler who captured the spirit of places near and far with the same energy that made him a fixture on Minnesota television sets for decades, passed away Wednesday. He was...
Starting today, Jan. 1, 2020, American Express has added trip delay and cancellation coverage to the Platinum Card from American Express and some of its other top travel rewards cards, addressing a glaring shortcoming that should encourage more users to...
The Thrifty Traveler team went on some amazing trips in 2019, for work and pleasure. Mr. TT and I traveled around the world from Jordan and Lebanon in the Middle East, to Normandy, France, Greece, the Maldives, and more. Other...
The ball drop tomorrow night will cap a fun-filled and exciting year in the travel world, and for the Thrifty Traveler team. In the past 12 months, we’ve grown into an even larger company. But our mission hasn’t changed:...
The year is nearly over, and what a year it’s been for travelers. Between airlines, hotel chains, travel companies and everything in between, change is the only constant in the world of travel. But some developments in 2019 have...
At least 12 passengers were killed and nearly 60 more were injured after a plane crashed in Kazakhstan shortly after takeoff Friday. The Bek Air flight on a Fokker-100 jet lost altitude after taking off from Almaty (ALA), crashing...
Boeing announced Monday morning that CEO Dennis Muilenberg had resigned under pressure from its board, finally making a leadership change months into a deepening crisis surrounding two fatal crashes of the 737 Max. “The Board of Directors decided that...
The Platinum Card from American Express is one of the most lucrative cards in the world of points and miles. That’s thanks to an outstanding welcome offer bonus, great travel perks, and a series of credits that help offset...
