Whether you’re a new Thrifty Traveler or a longtime reader, you probably know we’re obsessed with Google Flights. It is simply the best platform out there to search for airfare, no matter your travel needs. And the competition isn’t...
Even if you travel just a few times a year, having either TSA PreCheck or Global Entry can make your time at the airport much better – and faster. TSA PreCheck will get you through those long security lines faster,...
Do the frigid temperatures and piling snow have you dreaming of warmer weather? Are you in need of a last-minute winter getaway? It’s not always easy, but it is possible. By using the right tools – and mindset –...
As 2019 faded into 2020, we asked our Thrifty Traveler Premium members for the absolute best flight deals they booked in the last year. And boy, did they deliver. In our members-only Facebook group, these travelers shared some amazing...
Beware. Flight deals are coming. Last year was a banner year for cheap flights, with dirt-cheap fares to Europe, Australia, and even New Zealand. And while it’s still early 2020 is shaping up to be an equally excellent year...
Amid a massive backlog of unprocessed Global Entry applications that has stretched enrollment in the program out to six months or more for many travelers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say they’ll devote more resources to improve the...
Our international flight deal service, Thrifty Traveler Premium, officially turns 3 years old today. And we couldn’t be more proud or grateful. We started Thrifty Traveler Premium on this day in 2017 with one goal in mind: to help...
Fellow travelers, the moment has come to look back on the craziest flight deals of 2019. Are you ready?! Finding cheap flights and helping you see the world for less is what we do here at Thrifty Traveler. But...
Global Entry is the holy grail for travelers looking to get through the airport fast. But it’s seemingly never been harder to get. A massive backlog of unprocessed applications means hundreds of thousands of travelers are stuck in limbo....
Global Entry can be a gamechanger for your travels. It gets you into a designated lane to clear immigration faster when returning to the U.S. And you get TSA PreCheck to whisk through airport security, too. So what’s the issue?...
