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Transfer bonuses are a great way to get even more value from your credit card points – and if you've got Citi ThankYou points from a card like the Citi Strata Premier℠...
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Mark your calendar to take advantage of sales, slow periods and the best travel deals.Traveling off-season, booking early, playing with flexible dates and going somewhere off the beaten path are tried-and-true budget...
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Travel is getting more expensive in 2025, according to predictions by travel sites like Going and The Points Guy.Airlines are cutting routes, and budget airlines struggle to find financial footing.That’s impacting travelers...
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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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My travel journey started when I was fresh out of high school. Like most other college students, I was living on the bare minimum for four years straight. @media screen and (min-width:0)...
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With the New Year just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan your next trip like a pro. The best part is booking doesn’t have to be stressful or break...
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Japan is a land of ancient temples, bustling cities, and natural beauty, and should be a bucket-list destination for many. Before the pandemic, Japan saw 30 million visitors every year, with those...
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Summer is the peak time for flights across the Atlantic, and prices reflect the number of travelers wanting to visit Europe when it's sunny.Round-trip economy flights for less than $400 are common...
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Credit card points from banks like Amex, Chase, and Capital One are simply more valuable than any single airline mileage program for one simple reason: You can transfer them to a dozen...
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If you're planning on doing some holiday traveling this year (or have already started to do so), you've likely already sunk quite the pretty penny into airfare and accommodations. But if you...
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If words like “award chart,” “transfer partner,” and “travel portal” are enough to make your head explode, I've got just the thing for you. There's no easier way to use points and...
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Look ahead to 2025, travelers are bracing for a significant uptick in travel costs, particularly, airfare prices. According to reports by The Street, the American Express Global Travel Group has sounded the...
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Whether you're planning a holiday in Europe or a round-the-world trip, here's how to get the cheapest flights possible. Credit: Nieuwland Photography - Shutterstock With flight ticket prices fluctuating by the minute,...
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If you're planning on doing some holiday traveling this year (or have already started to do so), you've likely already sunk quite the pretty penny into airfare and accommodations. But if you...
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Fresh off their merger, the combined Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines made waves earlier this week by announcing two new long-haul international flights to Asia from the carrier's hub in Seattle (SEA). But beyond...
4. What’s your best tip to save money on flights overall?I’m less about saving money and more about the best value. I tend to like premium cabins, so I don’t look for...
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Sick of seeing sky-high SkyMiles rates to fly Delta? There could be a better way: Using points from partner airline Virgin Atlantic to book that exact same Delta flight instead. We've written...
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Flight prices might seem high, but cheap flights are out there if you know where to look – and our team at Thrifty Traveler does. Day after day after day, we're sending...
