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What Went Wrong with CLEAR (& When Will It Get Better)?In dozens of airports across the country, the same scenario plays out repeatedly every day: Two travelers make their way through airport security...
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A Complete Guide to Hilton Honors: Free Nights, Credit Cards & MoreIt's far from perfect, but the Hilton Honors hotel rewards program is a go-to for many globe-trotting travelers. With a broad range of properties...
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The New Trick to Find the Cheapest Air France/KLM Flying Blue Award FlightsLow award rates, easy-to-earn miles, and the ease of finding availability even to book business class have made Air France and KLM's Flying...
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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant vs Hilton Aspire: Which Premium Hotel Card is Best?Marriott and Hilton are two hotel heavyweights, each with their own pros and cons. It's only fitting that they both have a portfolio of co-branded...
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The Best Way to Connect Your Bluetooth Headphones on Any FlightBluetooth headphones are great—until you want to use them to watch movies or TV shows on your flight. Most seat back screens are not...
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JetBlue Returns Free Carry-Ons to its Cheapest Blue Basic FaresA little more than three years after JetBlue took away free carry-on bags from its lowest Blue Basic fares, the airline will add them back later...
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The Weirdest (& Coolest) Things We’ve Done with Points & MilesEarning points and miles is one of the best ways to book flights or hotel stays for free (or nearly free). But points and miles can be...
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Quit Charging Everything to Your Favorite Airline Credit CardAirline credit cards like the *delta skymiles gold card* , the *united explorer* , and even the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum...
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Review: Lufthansa Business Class on the New Minneapolis to Frankfurt FlightLong derided for a lackluster business class cabin , Lufthansa is leveling up with a slew of new planes sporting newer (and better) business...
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Get Big Credit Card News & Tips with Our (Free) Extra Mile Newsletter!Just miss out on a big, limited-time credit card welcome offer? Wish you would have known about an excellent transfer bonus? Don't let it happen...
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Delta Beefs Up Ski Season Routes for Next WinterIt's not even officially summer yet, but Delta already has next winter on its mind. The Atlanta-based airline announced Friday it's...
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Another Chase Sapphire Lounge is on the Way in Los Angeles (LAX)Chase has yet another airport lounge in the works, this one slated to open at Los Angeles (LAX). Public documents from the airport board...
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Beachside Luxury in the Riviera Maya: A Review of the Conrad TulumLux·u·ri·ous (adjective): extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense. See also: Conrad...
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Get Text Alerts for Mistake Fares & Rare ‘Unicorn Deals’ with Thrifty Traveler PremiumMistake fares – when airlines mess up and accidentally sell flights for a fraction of the normal cost – are the holy grail of flight...
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How You Can Still Get a Bigger Bonus on Chase Sapphire CardsIt's officially gone: After just over a month, the excellent 75,000-point welcome bonus offer on both the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and...
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Turkish Eyes Nonstops to Istanbul from Minneapolis & More US HubsTurkish Airlines has been building its network between the U.S. and Istanbul (IST) like crazy lately, adding nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort...
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The Best Ways to Book Delta One Business Class for Fewer PointsYou only need to poke around Delta's website or app for a few minutes, hunting for a business class seat in Europe or Asia, to get sick to your...
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Online Passport Renewal is Finally Launching … Kind OfGood news, travelers: It's finally possible to renew your passport online … at least for now. After announcing its goal of bringing...
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6 Big Credit Card Bonuses to Get Before They’re GoneGetting a new credit and earning a huge welcome offer bonus is all about timing: You want to open a credit card when the bonus offer is at its...
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Learn From Me: The 7 Dumbest Travel Mistakes I’ve MadeIt's easy to make costly mistakes when booking travel. I've made too many of them myself, and I'm supposed to be a pro at this… Whether...
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The Best Ways to Fly Nonstop to Europe for LessThere's nothing wrong with taking a layover to save money on the way to your destination in Europe, but there's no question that flying straight...
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Capital One Plans to Open a New Lounge at JFKYet another airport lounge is coming to John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York City, this time from the folks at Capital One. Capital One...
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A Complete Guide to World of Hyatt: Free Nights, Credit Cards & MoreIt's not without is flaws, World of Hyatt is hands down our favorite hotel loyalty program … and it's not particularly close. From...
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The Anatomy of a Mistake Fare: How Travelers Booked $135 Flights to DublinRoundtrip flights from the U.S. to Dublin (DUB) will typically cost you nearly $1,000 – or maybe closer to $500, if you get lucky. But soon,...
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The Best Travel Perks & Benefits of the Chase Sapphire Reserve®Ever since its launch in 2016, the *chase sapphire reserve* has been in the discussion as one of the best travel rewards credit cards. And...
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6 Signs You’re Ready to Start Your Own Online BusinessIf you’ve ever dreamt of running your own online business, you’re not alone. Countless people have the same aspiration, but many put...
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13 Best Places To Visit In South-East EnglandEngland is an absolutely beautiful country to explore. With historic cities, beautiful National Parks, and stunning regions like the Cotswolds,...
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Exploring Vegan Food in Crete: A Culinary AdventureTravel Dudes Exploring Vegan Food in Crete: A Culinary Adventure Explore Crete's vegan food scene, where age-old Greek traditions meet...
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What it’s like to stay at Banyan Tree Phuket[circuit type=review circuit_id=”8774″] Banyan Tree Phuket provided a complimentary stay so that TPG could get an inside look at...
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Paradise now: Fly Alaska Airlines to Hawaii from $99 or 7,500 miles each wayAlaska Airlines just dropped another great deal on flights to the Hawaiian Islands . This 72-hour flash sale includes flights to Honolulu,...
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Book now: Breeze Airways birthday sale offers 33% off round-trip fares across USBreeze Airways is celebrating its third birthday by offering 33% off all round-trip flights in its U.S. network. Since its debut in May 2021, the...
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We ‘luv’ to see it: Southwest fares now displaying in Google FlightsGoogle Flights is one of the top tools for finding the best possible airfare. The Google Flights search engine aggregates nearly all available...
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Is an Avianca LifeMiles+ subscription worth it?Avianca’s loyalty program, LifeMiles , has always held a unique position for points and miles enthusiasts. The South American carrier has...
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Delta has upgraded some SkyMiles members to Silver status for 6 months (targeted)Attention, Delta SkyMiles members : Check your email. A few lucky loyalty program members have been targeted to receive a complimentary upgrade...
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Act fast: Earn the Southwest Companion Pass by flying to HawaiiSouthwest Airlines is celebrating five years of service in Hawaii with a special promotion: Rapid Rewards members can now earn a valuable...