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Amex Transfer Partners: How & Where to Transfer Your Membership Rewards Points
Transferring your credit card points to different airline and hotel programs makes them incredibly valuable — and that's where American Express Membership Rewards points truly excel. With 20 transfer...
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Delta ‘Main Basic’ Economy: What You Get & What You Don’t
Delta was the first of the major U.S. airlines to introduce basic economy tickets, competing with budget airlines like Spirit and Frontier by selling no-frills fares. Yet for years, Delta's spin on...
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How I Booked It: A Bucket List Trip to Machu Picchu
If I'm being honest, Peru wasn't really on my list of destinations for 2025 … at least not near the top. But after spending eight days in the “Land of the Incas,” I'm here to tell you that it should be...
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You Might Be Eligible for Business Cards (& Bigger Bonuses!)
Wondering if you are eligible to open a small business credit card to earn more travel rewards? You might be surprised at the answer. And trust us: It's less intimidating than you may think. Many of...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 17: Have Banks Lost the Plot with Premium...
The banks are going bigger than ever with their “premium” travel credit cards. So, Gunnar (fresh off paternity leave!) and Kyle bring Thrifty Traveler’s co-founder and credit card expert, Nick Serati,...
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A Low Fee and Solid Perks: A Full Review of the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American...
Delta has made some big moves over the last few years that haven't sat right with many loyal travelers. It all started with a series of unpopular changes to earning status and how you access the Delta...
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Google Hotels: Your One Stop Shop for Booking Your Next Hotel
There's no doubt in our minds: Google Flights is simply the best platform out there to search for airfare, no matter your travel needs … and the competition isn't particularly close. But flights are...
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New Amex Offer: Spend $300, Save $60 on Alaska Airlines Flights
American Express just added a great new offer for flights with Alaska Airlines. Spend $300 or more at Alaska Airlines and you'll get $60 back as a statement credit. Just log in and add this offer to...
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Is the New-Look Chase Sapphire Reserve® Worth the Annual Fee?
For years the *chase sapphire reserve* was a no-brainer: a must-have credit card for frequent travelers looking for premium perks. But is that still the case following the card's recent “refresh?” The...
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Even Delta’s Fancy Biz Class Lounge at JFK is Getting Overcrowded
When Delta first opened its gargantuan Delta One Lounge in New York City (JFK) last year – the first of now four exclusive business class spaces and counting – one of the airline's top executives...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring! Join Thrifty Traveler as Our Marketing Director
Travel is booming, and so are we. Now, we're looking to fill another critical role on our team. We're aiming to hire a savvy and experienced Marketing Director to help us reach and assist even more...
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Lowest Price Ever: Buy a 4-Pack of Apple AirTags for Under $70
Apple AirTags are a must-have travel accessory for keeping track of your luggage – and they're now even more powerful for travelers as they join forces with airlines. There's never been a better time...
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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card vs Sapphire Reserve®: Which is Right for You?
The *chase sapphire preferred* and the *chase sapphire reserve* have long been the gold standard in the points and miles world. Not only are they some of the best travel cards out there, but they're...
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Is the TSA Finally Allowing Passengers to Keep Shoes On?
After more than 20 years, it appears the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is no longer making passengers in general security lines take off their shoes for screening, according to a new...
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New: Get a 15% Bonus Transferring Amex Points to Avianca LifeMiles!
LifeMiles is the quirky – but highly useful – mileage program run by the Colombian airline, Avianca. Its website isn't the easiest to use and you'll pay dearly if your plans change, but it can be worth...
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11 of the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Travelers
It's here again: Another big Amazon sale. Tuesday kicked off Amazon's annual Prime Day sale, running all the way through this Friday, July 11. Whether you're looking to treat yourself or get a gift for...
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Amex Announces Plans for Centurion Lounge in Amsterdam
American Express announced its plans Tuesday for a new lounge at Amsterdam (AMS) – the airport's first lounge from a credit card company and Amex's latest international location. In a release Tuesday,...
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Huge: Earn 80K AA Miles on the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card!
Whether you're a diehard American Airlines flyer or not, you should be earning American AAdvantage miles. And here's your chance to earn a boatload of them, easier (and cheaper) than ever. Citi and AA...
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American Express® Gold Card Review: A Big Bonus, Benefits & More
There are dozens of travel cards on the market, with a dizzying array of benefits, point bonuses, perks, and more. But we're just going to say it: The *amex gold card* is one of our favorite travel...
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Buy Bose Headphones & Apple AirPods at Record-Low Prices
I never travel anywhere without my trusty pair of Apple AirPods or my comfortable set of Bose noise-canceling headphones. They're the ultimate travel headphones … and lucky you, both are on sale right...
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