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Is the JetBlue Mint Studio Worth the Upgrade?
JetBlue has changed the game with new Mint business class suites flying overseas. Private, spacious seats with JetBlue's cheery service and...
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Never Miss a Bonus: How to Track A New Card’s Minimum Spending Requirement
Have you ever created a spreadsheet to ensure you spent the required amount to earn that big welcome bonus on your new travel rewards card ? Or,...
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Delta Comfort Plus vs. Premium Select: What’s the Difference?
If you're flying one of Delta's long-haul routes you'll see two booking options between Delta One Business class and economy: Delta Premium Select...
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The 10 Biggest Credit Card Offers … Ever!
Getting a new credit card is all about timing: Do it right and you'll end up with a massive pile of points (or miles) just for signing up and...
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How to Book Award Tickets with Air France/KLM Flying Blue Miles
Whether you're looking to use your points and miles to get to Europe in business class , book a Delta flight somewhere near or far, or fly all...
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Virgin Atlantic Restores its Best Feature to Find Points Deals
From cheap flights within the U.S. to nonstops to Rome (FCO) in lie-flat seats to the holy grail of booking Delta One business class to Europe...
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Amex CEO: More Card ‘Refreshes’ (& Fee Hikes) Are Coming Soon
Travelers might be hitting a breaking point with their American Express cards and the never-ending cycle of raising annual fees while adding...
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Limited-Time Offer: Earn 75K AA Miles on the Citi AAdvantage Business Card!
Whether you're a diehard American Airlines flyer or hope to never set foot on an American jet, you should be earning American AAdvantage miles ....
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There’s Still Time to Snag Memorial Day Flight Deals (But Book Soon!)
Travelers love taking advantage of long weekends, and if you procrastinated booking a Memorial Day weekend getaway this year, you're in luck!...
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Didn’t Get What You Paid For? How & When to Use a Credit Card Chargeback
Credit cards provide valuable purchase protection for cardholders when goods and services do not meet expectations. The same goes for unauthorized...
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Is This the Best (& Cheapest) Way to Book Delta One Business Class Now?
Frequent Delta flyers are all too accustomed to seeing sky-high flight prices and insultingly exorbitant award rates using SkyMiles to book...
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FAA Briefly Grounds Alaska Airlines Flights After Computer Issue
The Federal Aviation Administration briefly grounded all Alaska Airlines mainline flights Wednesday morning after an issue with its computer...
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How to Transfer & Combine World of Hyatt Points with Another Member
All the different rules and restrictions between major hotel chains can be confusing. And that's true of one of the most lucrative benefits that...
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Buying Hotel Points: When It Makes Sense & When to Pass
My inbox is constantly flooded with marketing emails from hotel chains practically begging me to buy their points for my next dream vacation....
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Chase, Citi Increasing Global Entry Credits to Cover Higher Fee
With the cost to enroll in Global Entry increasing to $120 later this year, some of the biggest banks are raising the credits that cover Global...
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Save on Flight Deal Alerts: Join Thrifty Traveler Premium Before Prices Go Up!
With travel demand roaring and flight prices creeping up, the timing has never been better to start getting alerts for cheap domestic and...
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Alila Ventana Big Sur Closes Until at Least Late May
Alila Ventana Big Sur is a fan-favorite resort along California's Pacific Coast, one of the best ways to redeem Hyatt points – and among the...
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Better, But Not Best: Delta One Business Class on the 767-400ER
If you're flying in Delta One business class these days, the experience you get while onboard can vary wildly. Case in point: Delta currently has...
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Why Southwest Emails are a Must-Subscribe (Even if You Don’t Fly Them)
Sifting through the barrage of sales and special offers in your email inbox can be a painstaking chore. But when it comes to inexpensive travel,...
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The Perfect Two-Card Combo for Earning Alaska Airlines Miles
Despite recent changes to Alaska Airline’s Mileage Plan program , the airline still has some of the most valuable miles out there thanks to...
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6 Reasons the Capital One Venture Card is Great for Beginners
We get it. Credit card points, airline miles, and big annual fees can be intimidating and downright confusing. It's tough to know where to start....
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Southwest Award Sale: 25% Off Spring & Summer Flights Booked with Points!
Need a getaway this spring or summer? Want to use up some of your Southwest Rapid Rewards points (or Chase Ultimate Rewards points ) instead of...
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CLEAR is Testing Out Bag Drop Service for Paying Members
CLEAR® Plus bills itself as the ultimate airport security time-saver, but its growing popularity has led to long lines and waits at many airports,...
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The Best Deals to Redeem Virgin Atlantic Points
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points might be the most valuable airline miles in the world of points and miles. With Virgin Atlantic...
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Leveling Up: A Review of the New Air France A350 Business Class Suites
Air France has always been known for providing an excellent experience flying to Europe and beyond – heck, it regularly ranks among the best...