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...
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Black Friday is almost here. And like clockwork, we see the requests pouring in from fellow travelers, asking about finding cheap flight deals this Friday. But here's the truth: Whether it's Black...
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If you're a frequent Delta flyer, it's high time you reconsider swiping a card like the *delta skymiles gold card* or *delta skymiles platinum card* for every purchase. Instead, use a (non-Delta)...
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You want to take advantage of your passport and desire to travel out of the country, but traveling is expensive. Or is it?While many of us have bucket lists of countries we may...
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Europe is an ideal holiday destination thanks to its close proximity, its history, culture and beautiful landscapes and while a European adventure may seem costly, exploring the continent doesn’t need to break...
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When banks like American Express come out with a limited-time, increased welcome offer on popular travel cards, the same question floods our inboxes: Should I upgrade my card? Or apply for a...
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If you're like me, your inbox is probably a mess right now as every brand you've ever heard of is pinging you with Black Friday sales. And the airlines want some of...
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Whether you're planning a domestic trip or flying internationally, basic economy fares have become nearly unavoidable. But every airline handles these no-frills fares a bit differently. American Airlines basic economy comes with...
