Here at Thrifty Traveler, we’re all about cheap flights. But traveling on the cheap goes beyond airfare. And finding the best website to book hotels could make or break your […]
Airfare is Way Up: 9 Quick Tips to Get a Better Deal on Flights Right Now
New numbers just confirmed what we’ve all been seeing and hearing about: Flight prices are way, way up. Data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index […]
Flying Soon? Assume Your Next Flight Will Be Completely Full
When COVID-19 first struck and turned the travel world upside down last year, there was a silver lining for the few travelers still flying: Planes were nearly empty. Sights like this […]
Warning: You’ll Need a New Real ID to Fly in A Year
You’ve been warned again and again and again over the years, but here’s the latest reminder: A year from today, you’ll need a new federally approved ID dubbed “Real ID” […]
What are the Cheapest Days to Fly and Travel in 2022?
In the endless pursuit of cheap flights, too many travelers focus on the day they book their flights. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday to any old Tuesday, there is […]
How to Find the Top Cheap One Way Flights
Looking for a cheap one-way flight? Maybe you want to fly directly to paradise and never come back. Or perhaps you have flexible travel plans and aren’t yet sure when you […]
Mistake Fares: How to Find Them, Book Them & Save Hundreds (Or Thousands!)
In the world of cheap travel, there’s a hierarchy of flight pricing. At the bottom is the expensive peak summer fare. Then there’s standard pricing. Fare wars between competing airlines […]
Why 2022 is the Best Year Yet to Book Cheap Flights To Iceland
Iceland is simply otherworldly. Volcanoes that rise up from the sea, lava floes running beneath screensaver-like waterfall landscapes, wild horses, and impossibly blue natural hot springs all dot the country […]
The (Almost) Foolproof System to Get Over Jet Lag
Jet lag can be a killer. No one wants to spend their vacation sleeping the day away when you should be out exploring. And after two years at home – […]
Why Now’s The Time to Start Planning A Dream Trip to Australia
It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to say this, but it just feels right: It’s time to put Australia back on your travel list. Heck, it might […]
International Travel Packing List, Pandemic Edition: 11 Things I’m Packing Now
After two years of COVID-19, international trips are back on the menu for 2022. But just like travel as a whole, the pandemic has reshaped international travel. And it all […]
As Flight Prices Rise, Start Getting Cheap Flight Alerts for Free!
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but what you’ve heard and seen is true: Flight prices are on the rise. Seeing higher ticket prices yourself? You can blame […]