Each and every month, we look back on the hottest flight deals of the month. This past month has felt like a year. The spread of coronavirus has flipped […]
This Traveler Brings 50 Cent Cans of Beer to Drink Around the World
You can travel the world to visit famed vineyards, saddle up to the bar in historic pubs, or grab the local specialty cocktail. Or you can do what Thrifty Traveler […]
Feds Suspend All In-Person Global Entry Interviews Until May 1
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Wednesday that it will shut down all enrollment centers for Trusted Traveler Programs until May 1 to combat coronavirus. That move will effectively […]
Global Entry Extends Renewal Grace Period to 18 Months
Just six months ago, Customs and Border Protection started giving Global Entry members a full year to continue using their membership after it expires while waiting to get renewed – […]
Book Now, Travel Later: Coronavirus is Driving Flight Deals and Flexibility
The rapid spread of coronavirus has travelers, airlines, and the whole world understandably on edge. For the first time in nearly a decade, ticket sales are slumping and planes […]
How to Use Google Flights to Find Cheap Flights Like a Pro
There are plenty of search engines out there to find a cheap flight. Maybe you’ve got a favorite tool like Skyscanner, Hopper, Kayak, or another online travel agency. But one […]
She Said Yes to a Cheap Trip to Barcelona … And One More Question
Traveling is full of twists, turns, and surprises. Just ask Aaron’s partner, Anjelica. Without saying a word, Aaron jumped on one of our Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts to book […]
Pack Your Bags: Flights to Europe are Below $300 RT!
Once upon a time, paying $1,000 or more for round-trip flights to Europe was the norm. Those days are gone. Flights to Europe have dropped to record lows, regularly […]
Global Entry Renewal: A Guide to Renewing Your Membership
A Global Entry membership is a must for any international traveler to get through immigration fast on your return trip to the United States. Once you have a membership, it […]
CLEAR Heads to St. Louis (STL) Airport with Latest Expansion
CLEAR, the privately run expedited airport security program, can be a big time-saver at the airport. And if you fly out of St. Louis (STL), we’ve got some good news. CLEAR […]
Cheap Flights are Meant to Be Shared: An Ode to Travel Companions
Travel moments are meant to be shared. On this day celebrating love of all kinds, we want to take time to recognize the love of travel we all share […]
Can Someone Else Use My Credit Card’s Global Entry Credit?
You might be wondering: “If I have a credit card that reimburses the cost of Global Entry or TSA PreCheck can I use the benefit for someone else if I […]