UPDATE: Qatar Airways has since confirmed that its new basic business class fares will not apply to award fares booked using miles. The airline says that was communicated as an […]
Iberia Business Class Availability for Fall 2021: Book for Just 27K Points!
Ready to plan that 2021 return to Europe? We’ve got just the ticket to do it in business class for the points you’d typically pay for economy. And thanks to […]
How We’d Use the Chase Sapphire Preferred 80K Bonus
Editors Note: Some of the offers mentioned are no longer available. Please see our Top Credit Cards page for current offers. The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is out with its best-ever bonus, offering […]
Yes, You Still Earn Miles When You Book with Credit Card Points
Points and miles, miles and points. They seem synonymous, right? Wrong. There are some key differences between airline miles and credit card points. And chief among them is the ability […]
New Delta Biz Class Sweet Spot: 58K Virgin Miles to Most of Europe
You can use Virgin Atlantic miles to book Delta One flights for a fraction of the SkyMiles Delta itself would charge: 50,000 miles for a one-way flight to Europe, and […]
Massive SkyMiles Devaluation: Delta Hikes Partner Award Rates by 25%+
Delta SkyMiles giveth, and Delta SkyMiles taketh away. In the midst of a pandemic, your SkyMiles just got less valuable as some of the best ways to use Delta SkyMiles […]
Aloha Again: 4 Ways to Book Cheap Flights to Hawaii As it Reopens
Hawaii is a dream destination for many travelers, with its crystal blue waters and unbeatable white-sand beaches. And as of Oct. 15, mainland travelers are finally welcome back to the […]
Amazing Availability: Delta One Suites to Tokyo for 60K Miles Next Spring & Summer!
Using Virgin Atlantic miles is one of the best ways to book Delta flights. And at just 60,000 miles each way, booking Delta One Suites to Tokyo using Virgin Atlantic […]
Chase Transfer Partners: How to Get More From Your Chase Points
When it comes to points and miles, it doesn’t get much better than Chase. The points you earn from cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve are […]
Score 50% Off British Airways Award Redemptions Using Avios!
British Airways is running a massive sale when using Avios to book flights, offering 25% off award rates on short-haul journeys within Europe and 50% off all long-haul flights. Best […]
Thrifty Traveler Success Story: A Surprise Family Trip to Italy for Just 30K Miles!
Can you keep a secret? Thrifty Traveler Premium member Emma B. had been trying to pull off a once-in-a-lifetime surprise trip to Italy for her mother and sister to explore […]
5 Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to Plan & Book Future Travel
Yes, you read that headline correctly. It’s strange and perhaps a bit uncomfortable, but it’s true. And let’s be clear: We’re not saying now is the right time to get […]