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There are few things that will improve your time spent at the airport more than having access to an airport lounge. Think you need to be an ultra-frequent flyer with top-tier airline...
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There are some obvious pitfalls you'll want to avoid when it comes to using a credit card. Missing payments, carrying a balance, and overspending are all big no-nos … but you won't...
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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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As the boarding door closes on 2024, we're handing out superlatives on what was officially the biggest year for travel yet. Think of it like a high school yearbook for the travel...
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If you're looking to add a new travel rewards credit card to your wallet, your search could very well begin and end with the *venture x*. For starters, you can currently bonus_miles_full...
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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 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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With the end of the year fast approaching, many travelers are confronting the unfortunate reality that they'll soon be boarding last with the rest of us: While it's not technically too late...
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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...
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Need help picking your next (or first) travel rewards credit card? We've got you covered. We're thrilled to announce the launch of CardGenius, our brand-new tool designed to help beginner and expert travelers...
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Chasing elite airline status in the hopes of scoring a free upgrade? Keep dreaming: Complimentary upgrades are hard to come by these days, even with the highest ranks of status. But with...
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We've asked ourselves again and again, and so have countless other travelers: “Is CLEAR® even worth it anymore?” For many, the answer is simple: If you can get the security service that normally...
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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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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...
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Of all the myths surrounding travel and finding cheap flights, one stands out – searching for flights using incognito mode. We hear it again and again and again, from beginners to even...
