There’s nothing better than free airline miles. That’s why credit card transfer bonuses are so great. The major banks that allow you to transfer points to airline and hotel partners will occasionally offer bonuses of 10% to 50% when...
Despite its reputation, getting to Hawaii doesn’t have to be expensive. Between frequent flyer mile sweet spots and cheap flights (hello, Southwest Airlines), there are some great ways to book flights for your next getaway to the islands. There’s...
It might sound odd, but using miles from the Spanish airline Iberia is one of our favorite ways to book domestic flights in the U.S. British Airways gets all the love for the best workaround to book American Airlines....
We’re all about collecting miles and points here at Thrifty Traveler. But all the miles in the world mean nothing if you can’t find the flights to redeem them on. Few aspects of the frequent flyer world are more...
Last fall, American Express revamped the American Express Gold Card, adding a ton of fantastic benefits. But the biggest new perk was the ability to earn 4x Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at both U.S. restaurants and U.S....
It might be a surprise, but the best use of American AAdvantage miles is not actually flying on American Airlines plane. Not even close. Instead, our favorite ways to use AAdvantage miles are flying with their incredible partner airlines...
FlyingBlue, the combined frequent flyer program for Air France and KLM, slashes award rates on a handful of routes at the start of each month. They’re called FlyingBlue Promo Rewards, and June’s edition offers up to 50% off flights...
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Points Principles series, an ongoing series dedicated to explaining the basics behind the confusing world of frequent flyer miles and travel rewards points. Follow along as we lay out some of the building blocks to...
Let’s start with a disclaimer: This points and miles sweet spot isn’t for everyone. It’s a bit niche. But the best experiences in the sky require some creativity and extra legwork. What we’re showing you is the cheapest, easiest way...
The world of credit cards, points, and miles is confusing and daunting as you’re just trying to get started. There are so many banks, airline, and hotel programs trying to compete for a share of your wallet, it can...
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