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Get Free Bags, Other Perks & Bigger Bonuses with New Delta Amex Card Offers
Delta and American Express just rolled out new limited-time welcome offers on their suite of SkyMiles credit cards of up to 85,000 SkyMiles...
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New Chase Transfer Bonus: Get 20% More Air Canada Aeroplan Points
Sending your Chase points from cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or the Chase Sapphire Reserve® straight to Chase transfer...
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Denied for a New Credit Card? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Fret
Whether you applied for a new credit card to capitalize on a big welcome bonus or you're opening your first travel rewards card to start...
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The Flight First Rule: The #1 Way to Save on Travel
Most travelers follow a similar script when planning any trip: Set the dates, pick a spot, book a hotel, book a flight, and go. You're doing it...
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Can You Upgrade with Miles After Buying a Cheap Flight?
Travelers and readers ask us all the time: Can I upgrade the cheap flight I bought with miles? It's a nice thought: Who wouldn't want to buy a...
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Cheap Flights to Europe in the $300s are Back … If You Know Where & When to Look
At Thrifty Traveler, finding cheap flights is what we do … and just like you, nothing tickles our fancy quite like cheap flights to Europe....
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What You Get Flying American Airlines Basic Economy (& How to Beat It)
Whether you're planning a domestic trip, vacationing in the Caribbean, heading to Europe, or flying all the way to Australia, basic economy fares...
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How to Combine Chase Points with Another Cardmember
If you've got a bunch of airline miles, you generally can't combine them with a friend or family member – at least not without paying a...
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Air France Plans to Build Huge New Lounge in Los Angeles (LAX)
Air France is aiming to open its own lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal of Los Angeles (LAX), public records show . The proposed...
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Where Flights are Expensive Right Now (& Where to Go Instead!)
The days of record-high airfare to every destination around the globe appear to be numbered. Flights are getting cheaper again, but that depends a...
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Amex Blue Business Plus: The Best No-Annual-Fee Business Card (Full Review)
American Express offers some of the best travel rewards credit cards on the planet, so it's no surprise that the bank also has some of the best...
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Your Airline Miles Are Getting Less Valuable: Here’s How to Fight Back
With travel demand roaring back and many flight prices through the roof , travelers are once again focusing on earning airline miles to fuel...
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Last Chance: Get 30% More Virgin Atlantic Points from Chase, Amex Transfers
Got a card that earns Ultimate Rewards points like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or the Chase Sapphire Reserve® ? Or even Amex...
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How to Finish Global Entry Enrollment on Arrival
Nobody wants to stand in a long line after an even longer international flight. That's where Global Entry comes in. This government-run...
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7 Amazing Ways to Redeem 70K American AAdvantage Miles
The only thing that's better than how easy it is to earn 70,000 American AAdvantage miles right now is just how far those miles can take you....
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Is an Annual Fee Hike on the Capital One Venture X Card Inevitable?
Nearly two years ago, Capital One made a huge splash in the world of award travel by launching its very first premium travel rewards credit card:...
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Aloha: Delta is Adding Nonstop Flights from Minneapolis to Maui!
Minnesotans pining for Hawaii, rejoice: Delta is adding a nonstop flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) straight to Maui (OGG) this winter. The...
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This is the Most Underrated (& Powerful) Feature of Google Flights Right Now
For years we've been singing the praises of using Google Flights to find cheap airfare. Honestly, you're probably sick of hearing about it, but...
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How to Maximize Air Canada’s Aeroplan Program
Aeroplan is the loyalty program of Canada's flag carrier Air Canada … but it's also one of the best airline loyalty programs, period. With...
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Earn up to 200K Points with These New Marriott Credit Card Offers!
Get ready for an abundance of “B's” as Marriott and its bank partners, American Express and Chase, just announced new limited-time...
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Cheap Last-Minute Flights are Making a Comeback, Even for Summer!
Waiting too long to book your flights is typically a recipe for paying too much. Airlines often start increasing fares a few months before...
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How To Pack in a Carry-On Bag for Every Trip
It doesn't matter where you're going or how long you'll be there: Almost anyone can pack in a carry-on bag. We mean it. It may seem daunting,...
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Feds Delay Launch of Online Passport Renewal Yet Again
Hoping to be able to renew your passport online sometime soon? You'll have to wait a little longer or do it by mail. Despite first announcing it...
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Last Chance: Earn Up to 90K Bonus on the Sapphire Preferred by Applying at a Chase Branch
With a reasonable annual fee of just $95 and a big welcome bonus, we've long considered the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card the best credit card...
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You Can Combine Chase Personal & Business Accounts Online: Here’s How
It's no secret that Chase offers some of the best travel rewards credit cards on the market. And with such a wide-ranging portfolio of cards,...