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What’s the Difference Between Business Class and First Class?
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, with extra service, better...
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From Island Resorts to 5-Star Properties, The Best Hotel Alerts We’ve Sent...
For most of us, staying at a five-star hotel or luxury resort is out of the question – especially if you're paying cash. But that's where hotel and credit card points come in. If you know where to look...
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Earn 70K AA Miles with One Swipe (While You Still Can)!
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 70,000 miles with one quick...
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Google Flights Now Shows Baggage Allowance in Search Results!
Baggage fees have been a major pain point for travelers, and now Google Flights – our go-to platform for finding the best flights – is making it even easier to see exactly what you get with each fare...
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Bilt Rent Day: Get Up to a 100% Bonus on Point Transfers to British Airways!
Bilt is back with another Rent Day promotion, and it's a good one for travelers with their sights set on Europe, Africa, the Middle East … or just about anywhere, really. On Friday, Nov. 1, Bilt...
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Lufthansa Will Exit Minneapolis, Handing Frankfurt Route to Discover Airlines
Lufthansa made headlines in Minnesota and raised eyebrows in Atlanta when it launched nonstop service from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Frankfurt (FRA) – the first major international carrier to...
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Hyatt Adds 23 Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, Growing All-Inclusive Footprint
Hyatt is back again with another move to solidify the brand's global standing as the leading hotel chain for luxury all-inclusive resorts. On Monday, Hyatt announced a 50/50 joint venture with Spanish...
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Do Delta One Suites on the A350-900 Live Up to the Hype?
There are business class seats and there are business class suites – you know, the ones with closing doors for unparalleled privacy. Delta business class passengers know the distinction well: Delta One...
View ArticleAirlines Must Now Give Automatic Refunds for Flight Delays, Cancellations
The days of begging airlines to give you your money back are over: Under a new federal rule that finally took effect this week, airlines are now required to automatically offer travelers refunds when...
View ArticleUnited Raises Status Requirements for 2025, Makes Credit Cards More Important
United tried to stick it to Delta last year by announcing it wouldn't change the requirements for earning status with the airline. It's not making the same promise for 2025. The Chicago-based airline...
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Our Team’s 8 Favorite Ways to Fly Lie-Flat to Europe
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 in some...
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Delta Baggage Fees: What You Pay & How to Avoid Them
The days of getting a free checked bag on every flight are long gone – unless you're flying Southwest Airlines. Luggage fees are huge money-makers for airlines, and they add up fast. These days,...
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Southwest Flights Are Now Bookable into August 2025!
Summer is over and fall is in full swing, but it's time to start planning your trips for next summer. You can now book Southwest flights all the way through early August 2025 … and maybe save a ton of...
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The Best Day to Book Flights Isn’t What You Think…
Raise your hand if you've ever stayed up late or waited until Tuesday in hopes of booking a cheaper flight. Okay, now lower your hand … and never do it again. That old Tuesday trope is one of...
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Virgin Atlantic’s Shift to Dynamic Pricing is … Good News?! Biz Class from 29K!
In the world of points and miles, dynamic award pricing almost always leads to sky-high rates and “enhancements” are a code word for devaluations. So when Virgin Atlantic proudly announced last month...
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Ends Thursday: 30% Chase Transfer Bonus to British Airways, Iberia & Aer Lingus!
Chase kicked off the month with amazing news for travelers with points from cards like the *chase sapphire preferred*: You can get a 30% bonus when sending Chase Ultimate Rewards points to British...
View ArticleApply ASAP: Join Thrifty Traveler as Our Tech Product Manager (Fully Remote!)
Are you a product manager who thrives in a small team setting and lives to shepherd customer-first digital products from concept to launch? Want to work for us, helping our readers and Thrifty Traveler...
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It’s a Date: Park Hyatt Los Cabos Set to Open Next August!
After years of anticipation, we now have a date for when Mexico's first Park Hyatt location will open. The Park Hyatt Los Cabos at Cabo del Sol recently began accepting reservations for stays beginning...
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A Sneaky Way to Pool Your Alaska Miles … For Free!
Combining airline miles with those of another traveler is rarely a good idea. In most cases, the cost associated with the transfer far outweighs the value of the miles being moved, and that's typically...
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Ending Soon! Earn 60K Points (& $300 Travel Credit) with the Chase Sapphire...
Earlier this month, Chase rolled out a brand-new, limited-time offer on its popular *chase sapphire preferred*: Earn 60,000 bonus points after $4,000 in purchases in your first three months from...
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