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Want More Legroom? How to Pick the Best Economy Seats
Whether you're hopping on a short domestic flight or flying eight hours or more overseas, a comfortable seat is everything. A few extra inches of...
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All About the Chase Sapphire® Rental Car Insurance Benefit
It might get buried underneath the allure of big points bonuses and other travel perks, but the rental car insurance you get on the *chase...
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8 Business Class Flights You Can Book for 50K Points (Or Less!)
If you don't think you have enough points and miles to fly business class, think again. We're here to prove you wrong. Sure, if you have...
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Could Google Flights Let Travelers Filter Out Basic Economy?
Google Flights is the best, most powerful airfare search engine … and it's not even close. It pulled even further away from the likes of...
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Amex Gives Cardholders New Perks at Select Concerts & Stadiums
American Express just added a slew of new benefits (and rebranded others) that could be be useful for many cardholders heading to concerts, games,...
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No Lie-Flat Seat, No Problem: Icelandair Saga Business Class Still Shines
Icelandair has made its name with cheap economy fares between the U.S. and Reykjavik (KEF) and onward throughout Europe. But Icelandair also...
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Delta & Starbucks Tweak How You’ll Earn SkyMiles on Coffee
Delta flyers have been padding their stash of SkyMiles while buying iced lattes and PSLs ever since the airline teamed up with Starbucks two...
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Why You Should Visit the Faroe Islands (& How to Get There!)
Iceland is so 2022: The Faroe Islands are the next untapped travel destination. And thanks to new flights to and from the Faroe Islands, it's...
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Data: The Best (& Worst) Airports for Finding a Global Entry Interview
Global Entry is a serious time-saver for international travelers, but actually getting signed up can be a real time-suck. Applications often get...
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Traveling to See the Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Europe This Summer? Follow These Tips
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour taking Europe by storm this summer. Are you ready for it? Legions of Swifties armed with friendship bracelets...
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Party in the USA: It’s the Best Summer Ever for Cheap Domestic Flights
It's the best summer we can ever remember to find cheap flights within the U.S., and even though we're already into June, low fares over the...
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Heading Abroad? Here’s What You’ll Need In Your Travel Wallet
Ever get worried about how you're going to pay for things on a trip abroad? Knowing what to pack in your wallet is the key to being fully prepared...
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Struggling to Pick Seats for Your Award Flight? Read This
You found the award space (or got the Thrifty Traveler Premium alert), transferred your points or miles , and booked a flight. Congrats! Now,...
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How 2 Chase Credit Cards Can Quickly Earn You 95K Points (Or More!)
The *chase sapphire preferred* is one of the best travel credit cards thanks in part to a great welcome bonus: bonus_miles_full But...
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Lie-Flat for Less: The 7 Best Airlines for Cheap Business Class Upgrades
We have a ground rule: If you're set on flying business or first class, your best bet is to book that seat from the start. Banking on a cheap...
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What Benefits Do Delta SkyMiles Authorized User Cards Get?
Delta and American Express offer a wide portfolio of co-branded credit cards , each with a different look, benefits, bonus, and annual fee. With...
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Learn to Love Layovers: 4 Reasons to Book a Connecting Flight
Layovers get a bad rap when it comes to air travel, but if it leads to huge savings, a better opportunity to use points and miles, or a free...
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How Our Team Would Use the 75K Chase Sapphire Preferred Bonus
The *chase sapphire preferred* is currently offering a bigger welcome bonus of 75,000 points after spending $4,000 on purchases within...
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Could 2024 Be the Best Summer For Travel Ever?
Summer 2024 hasn't officially begun, but it's already shaping into one of the busiest – and cheapest – travel seasons in recent...
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BevLedge? Ostrich Pillow? We Tried Out 5 of the Weirdest Travel Accessories
There's no shortage of travel accessories and gadgets making the rounds on social media, promising to make your trip through the airport smoother...
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4 Underrated Chase Sapphire Preferred Benefits You Should Be Using
We've long considered the *chase sapphire preferred* one of the best credit card options out there for all travelers. Scoring a big bonus just...
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Book Now or Wait if Flight Prices Drop? The Definitive Answer
It's an age-old question in booking flights: “Should I book my flights now, or should I wait to see if the price drops?” Good news:...
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5 Things I Loved Flying Aer Lingus Business Class (& 2 I Didn’t)
Maybe it's just the luck of the Irish, but I can't imagine a better way to get to Ireland than flying Aer Lingus' business class. Just...
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Easy to Earn & Great Deals: Why You Should Care About Finnair Avios
The mileage program of a small Finnish airline just became indispensable for travelers with their eyes set on Finland and Scandinavia … or...
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Is Amex About to Raise the Gold Card’s Annual Fee?
Just a few weeks ago, we warned travelers that an annual fee increase was looming on the fan-favorite American Express® Gold Card , writing:...