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Google Flights Explore: How to Find Cheap Flights to Anywhere
We’ve all been there: Exhausted, in need of a vacation or trip away. “Just get me on the next plane out of town, I don’t care where it is, so...
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Welcome to Thrifty Traveler’s Summer Travel Week for 2023!
Winter is in the rearview mirror and spring break season is wrapping up, which means summer isn't far away. It's time to start thinking about your...
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Summer 2023 Hot List: The Most-Searched Destinations, According to Google
As travelers across the country plot out their summer travel plans, they're increasingly turning to Google Flights to find the best deal...
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Get 10% More Avianca LifeMiles When You Transfer Credit Card Points!
Avianca LifeMiles is the quirky – but highly useful – mileage program run by the Colombian airline Avianca. Starting today, LifeMiles...
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Our Best Tips & Tricks to Save on Your Summer 2023 Flights
Flights can be the priciest part of a trip – especially over the summer, when travel demand drives airfare even higher. And...
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The Price Was Right: SAS Economy Review on the Airbus A350
With roundtrip fares regularly under $400, flights to Europe don't get much cheaper than flying Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) economy. But what do...
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5 Easy Ways to Get Through the Airport Faster
Air travel wasn't the smoothest this summer … and that's putting it mildly. But while the worst of the flight delays and cancellations may...
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6 of the Best Ways to Book Flights to Japan with Points and Miles
It's finally happening: Long after most countries reopened for travel, Japan is preparing to welcome back tourists from the U.S. and elsewhere...
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Capital One Venture X vs the Venture Card: Which Travel Credit Card is Best for You?
Last fall, Capital One launched the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and it took the points and miles world by storm – and for...
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Got an Expiring Hilton Free Night Certificate? You Can (Maybe) Get an Extension
Hilton free weekend night certificates from American Express credit cards like the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card or the Hilton...
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Big Southwest Sale: Flights from $59 One-Way This Fall & Winter!
Fall and winter travel planning is in full swing. Southwest Airlines' latest sale could help you get somewhere for less. Southwest just...
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Our (Almost) Foolproof System to Get Over Jet Lag
Jet lag can be a killer. No one wants to spend their vacation sleeping the day away when you should be out exploring. And after two-plus years at...
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Chase Freedom Categories 2022: How to Get 5% Cashback in Q4
A new set of quarterly Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom bonus categories are on the way for the next three months. Every three...
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Another Chance to Renew Your Passport Online via New State Department Pilot Project!
The federal government is gearing up to allow nearly all Americans to renew their passports online rather than by mail next year. Now, it's giving...
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United Will Fly Nonstop to Dubai, Partner up with Emirates
We didn't have this on our pandemic travel bingo cards: For the first time since 2016, a U.S. airline will fly nonstop to Dubai (DXB) next year....
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7 Apps You Need Before Heading to the Airport
Smartphone apps for travel are a dime a dozen. But having the right apps at your fingertips can make your next travel days a breeze. And with...
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A Little Extra Comfort: How to Book Cheap Premium Economy Flights
If economy is a little too uncomfortable but you don't need all of the bells and whistles (and cost) of business class, a premium economy seat...
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The Best Ways to Use Air France/KLM Flying Blue Miles
Looking for a flight to Hawaii, Europe, or maybe even … Madagascar? With a stash of Flying Blue miles, you can stamp your ticket – and...
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How to Find Cheap Flights in 2022: 11 Tips For Getting Discounts on Flights
This is it. This is what you've been waiting for: The ultimate guide that covers everything you need to know for how to find cheap flights....
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The 24 Hour Rule: Your Free Cancellation Window for Booking Flights
It might sound too good to be true, but this is real. On any flight that touches U.S. soil – no matter the airline, where you're coming...
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The 10 Best Credit Card Offers for Travelers in September 2022
Getting ahead with travel credit cards is all about timing: Getting a card when the welcome bonus is at its highest is what it's all about. And if...
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Ends Tonight! Book One Flight, Earn 2 Months of a Southwest Companion Pass
Always wanted to try out the Southwest Companion Pass , the airline's famous buy-one, get-one pass? Well, this is your chance to earn one easier...
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Southwest Flights are Now Bookable Through Spring 2023!
Fall may just be kicking off, but it's time to start planning your spring break trips for 2023! You can now book Southwest flights all the way...
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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is the Best Card for Beginners
For nearly a decade, we've considered the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card the best travel rewards credit card for beginners. Some things don't...
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Summer’s Over: It’s Time to Book Your Cheap Flights to the Caribbean
I'm just going to come right out and say it: Summer's over. You can either mope through your fall and winter, or find your own summer with a cheap...