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In the world of premium travel rewards credit cards, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a strong choice for travelers looking to earn bonus points on their travel spending and get some top-of-the-line...
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In the endless pursuit of cheap flights, too many travelers focus on the day they book their flights. That's a major mistake. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday to any old Tuesday,...
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Lounge access before you fly and a glass of champagne after boarding. Top-notch meals and service. And most importantly: a lie-flat seat that reclines into a comfortable bed as you cross the...
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I've never had anxiety flying before, but I'll admit I was nervous to see what the longest flight in the world would do to me. Clocking in 9,531 miles and nearly 19...
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Whether you rarely fly or you're a seasoned road warrior, we've all got something in common: Spending time in airport security lines is the worst. And with with travel numbers now crushing...
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With long lines out the door and virtually no space to sit once you're inside, American Express' exclusive Centurion Lounges have felt like anything but lately. Finally, that might change. As first...
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Travelers swear by throwing a tracking device like an Apple AirTag in their luggage – just in case the airline loses their bags. An upcoming move from Apple will make it much easier...
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Booking a flight with your airline miles isn't as simple as paying cash. Not even close. It hinges on finding award availability to actually book those seats with miles … and that's...
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If you're staring down $400 roundtrip fares to Florida or Arizona this winter, look overseas: That same money can get you to Europe instead. Yes, really! In the past few weeks, we've...
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Nobody really needs a reason to dust off the passport and head somewhere like Rome, Cape Town, London, or Mexico. But many travelers are suddenly feeling the urge to get away – next week,...
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For the longest flight in the world, you need a travel experience that is both comfortable and entertaining, and that's exactly what Singapore Airlines delivers on its route from New York (JFK)...
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“Will prices for my flight drop or should I book now?” It's one of the most common questions for airfare – and one of the toughest to answer. But Google Flights, the...
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Here at Thrifty Traveler, we don't just find great flight deals. We're not above getting high on our own supply: We book those deals, too. Together, we've covered millions of miles, including...
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Even if you've never splurged to fly in the fancy seats up front, you've no doubt seen and heard all about business and first class. They're the best seats on the plane,...
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Like them or loathe them, Delta SkyMiles can be unpredictable. Award rates swing up and down wildly with cash prices, deeply discounted SkyMiles flash sales pop up and disappear, and business class...
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Australia is likely near the top of many travelers' bucket lists, but those long 14-hour flights to get there aren't exactly budget-friendly. When most travelers fire up a search for flights to...
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Having a travel credit card in your wallet is a must when it comes to racking up valuable points and miles to book free (or nearly free) flights. If you're looking to...
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There's no easier way to earn a huge welcome bonus than with the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®: Forget spending a few thousand dollars, you can get 60,000 miles with one...
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Heading to Cancún? You'll no longer have to worry about being charged hundreds of dollars if you pack more than one laptop or tablet in your luggage. It was likely news to...
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Poking around on JetBlue's website the other day for ways to redeem some TrueBlue points for a (nearly) free flight, I saw something that floored me – something I've personally never seen...
