While U.S. carriers have canceled tens of thousands of flights, a TikTok diving into the weeds of getting a payoff from the airlines has exploded on the internet. The brief […]
Opinion: It’s Time for the U.S. to Step Up for Travelers’ Rights
U.S. airlines big and small have canceled thousands of flights in the last week alone. From Southwest and American last fall to Spirit in the summer and even Delta last […]
Resolved to Travel? 5 Trips to Accomplish Your Resolutions in 2022
We’re all looking toward 2022 hoping it’s better than the last – and many Americans are trying to better themselves through a New Year’s resolution. But why not build those […]
Delta’s New Viasat Wi-Fi Codes as Delta Purchase, Triggers Amex Airline Credits
Last year, Delta cut its exclusive ties with inflight internet operator Gogo and began a new partnership with Viasat, leading to lower prices of just $5 for an entire flight […]
You Can Still Get Free Change & Cancellation on Flights (If You Pay For It…)
Editor’s note: We’re constantly updating this post with the latest information about airline change and cancellation waivers. It was last updated Jan. 4, 2022. Believe it or not, there’s been a […]
Flyers’ Woes Worsen as Airline Cancellations Keep Climbing
After months of mass cancellations and meltdowns, the disruptions in U.S. air travel reached new heights over the weekend as airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights Sunday – with more […]
Our Top 10 Most-Read Stories from 2021
Remember when we all desperately hoped we’d be able to put the pandemic behind us for good in 2021? Good times. Like it or not, the COVID-19 pandemic is still […]
My Experience with American Express Cell Phone Insurance Protection
It’s not always bad news when a bank makes changes to its credit card benefits. One such new benefit just helped my family save $350 after dropping and breaking a […]
The Netherlands Will Lock Down Travel With Mandatory Quarantine, Again
The Netherlands is already in the midst of a monthlong, country-wide lockdown set to last until at least mid-January. But now the popular country home to Amsterdam is essentially shutting […]
Our Team’s Favorite Uses of Points & Miles in 2021
We have a motto here at Thrifty Traveler: The best use of points and miles is for a flight you wouldn’t otherwise take. And we lived up to that motto […]
Airlines Can’t Stop Canceling Flights: Here’s What You Can Do
It just keeps happening: As we head into the New Year, airlines can’t seem to stop canceling flights by the hundreds. U.S. carriers big and small canceled 1,400 flights and […]
You Win, Delta: Why I’ll Never Buy a Delta Basic Economy Ticket Again
Yes, I was one of them: A loyal Delta flyer who still bought the airline’s cheapest basic economy fares. Over the last few years, I rarely paid up for the […]