The cost to enroll in Global Entry – the trusted traveler program that helps you speed through immigration and customs upon arrival to the U.S. – is set to increase […]
Gross: JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees, Introduces Peak & Off-Peak Pricing
Airline baggage fees are constantly changing, but just weeks after raising checked bag fees, JetBlue has introduced a new wrinkle to its policy: Surge pricing. Nearly all major U.S. carriers […]
Lie-Flat Seats to Italy are Easier (& Cheaper) to Book Than Ever
Booking lie-flat seats cheaply is tough enough, but when you add in a sought-after destination like Italy, it might seem impossible. That’s not the case in 2024, though. Our team […]
Hyatt Opens Another (& Cheaper) Cancún All-Inclusive Resort
No April Fool’s jokes here: Hyatt just opened its latest, adults-only all-inclusive resort down in Cancún. And while booking most Hyatt all-inclusive resorts will cost you a ton of points […]
The 10 Best Delta SkyMiles Deals We’ve Found Recently
Say what you want about Delta and its SkyMiles program, but Delta SkyMiles flight deals have arguably been better than ever lately. After disappearing for many months, we’ve been finding […]
Sun Country is Raising Bag Fees Soon … With a Positive Twist
One by one, nearly all the major U.S. airlines hiked their fees to check a bag this winter up to $35 or more each way within the U.S. Sun Country, […]
Why I Applied for the New Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card
After years of sitting on the sidelines, Wells Fargo is finally ready to get in on the travel rewards action with the debut of its new Wells Fargo Autograph Journey […]
Now Flying: Nonstop Flights from the US to Tulum
For the first time, Americans heading for the beaches, resorts, and ruins of Tulum can now skip the chaos of the Cancún (CUN) airport – and the nearly two-hour drive […]
Big Changes to the Hilton Business Card: Higher Annual Fee, New Credits
In a classic move by American Express, there was an overnight revamp of *hilton honors business card* that more than doubled the card’s annual fee in exchange for new statement […]
‘Is My Connection Too Short?’ What to Consider with Airport Connection Times
It’s one of the questions we hear most often at Thrifty Traveler – and one of the hardest to accurately answer: “Will I make my connection?” The threat of missing […]
TSA PreCheck Adds 8 New Airlines Including Iberia (Finally!)
TSA PreCheck, the ever-popular security pre-clearance program, will be available to travelers on eight more airlines starting today, bringing the total number of carriers enrolled in the program to over […]
Want to Fly to Europe This Summer? Think Business Class, Not Economy
Everyone wants to go to Europe this summer for all the usual reasons. Add in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and we’re looking at unprecedented demand, creating some painful searches […]