Before the pandemic, flying business class to Europe would cost you an arm and a leg – unless you were booking with points and miles. Then, those flights were largely […]
TSA PreCheck: Everything You Need to Know to Get & Use PreCheck
Whether you rarely fly or you’re a seasoned road warrior, heading back to the airport for the first time in a year or have been flying for months, we’ve all […]
How to Use the Amex Platinum Card’s CLEAR Credit … For Two!
Earlier this month, American Express rolled out a huge refresh to their top-tier Platinum Card® from American Express, adding a slew of new benefits while pumping the annual fee from […]
A Suite Surprise to the Maldives on Points and Miles
Thrifty Traveler Premium member Daniel H. had an epic plan to propose to his girlfriend, Megan, while doing what they love most together: traveling. His plan started with booking flights […]
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, or an online travel agency like Priceline or […]
Cheap Flights to Hawaii Are Here! Find Low Fares to Paradise (Under $200?!)
Hawaii has quickly regained its footing as a tourist magnet as people head back to paradise for their first post-pandemic trip. And airlines are rewarding that renewed interest with a […]
Under $100 to California, Vegas & More? Cheap Domestic Flights into 2022
Maybe you’ve heard flight prices are going up as more Americans return to travel within the U.S. And that may be true – some fares have certainly gone up due […]
Is CLEAR Worth the Cost? A Review of the Security Fast-Pass Program
When it comes to getting through airport security faster, there are a few options. There’s TSA PreCheck, a government-run program, and then there’s CLEAR, a privately operated service. And they […]
From Hawaii to Europe, Cheap Flights for 2021 & 2022 Are Here
After a year stuck at home, travel is back in the cards for this year and next. And lucky you: Cheap flights for 2021 and 2022 are here, too. Whether […]
EXTENDED: Get Thrifty Traveler Premium Flight Deals Before Prices Increase!
Alright, this is officially it: Your last chance to sign up for Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts before the price goes up. We had planned to increase prices today […]
The Cheapest Places to Fly to in 2021 (& 2022!)
Travel is coming back, and it’s coming back fast. After more than a year stuck at home, travelers are coming out of the woodwork to plan revenge trips and book […]
Europe is Reopening & Cheap Flights are Back: From $330 RT into 2022!
It’s the travel news we’ve all been waiting for: Europe is reopening to vaccinated Americans this summer. In fact, a handful of European countries have already reopened their borders to […]