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Gross: JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees, Introduces Peak & Off-Peak Pricing
Airline baggage fees are constantly changing, but just weeks after raising checked bag fees, JetBlue has introduced a new wrinkle to its policy:...
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How to Use New Resy Credits on Delta’s Platinum & Reserve Cards
Earlier this year, Delta and American Express rolled out a slew of changes to most of their SkyMiles credit cards, adding a laundry list of new...
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Hyatt Opens Another (& Cheaper) Cancún All-Inclusive Resort
No April Fool's jokes here: Hyatt just opened its latest, adults-only all-inclusive resort down in Cancún. And while booking most Hyatt...
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New: Get 30% More Virgin Points with Capital One Transfer Bonus
Got some Capital One Venture Miles and big travel goals? Here's your chance to get even more out of them with an excellent transfer bonus....
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Get Up to 12% Cash Back (or 12x Amex Points) At Many Stores via Rakuten!
Rakuten is one of the absolute best shopping portals out there – an easy way to earn extra cashback (or valuable Amex Membership Rewards...
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Sun Country is Raising Bag Fees Soon … With a Positive Twist
One by one, nearly all the major U.S. airlines hiked their fees to check a bag this winter up to $35 or more each way within the U.S. Sun...
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Why I Applied for the New Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card
After years of sitting on the sidelines, Wells Fargo is finally ready to get in on the travel rewards action with the debut of its new Wells...
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The Best Airline Mileage Programs to Avoid Hefty Cash Fees
Redeeming frequent flyer miles sounds like your ticket to free flights. That's not quite the case: You'll always have to pay a bit (or maybe even...
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Now Flying: Nonstop Flights from the US to Tulum
For the first time, Americans heading for the beaches, resorts, and ruins of Tulum can now skip the chaos of the Cancún (CUN) airport – and...
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Big Changes to the Hilton Business Card: Higher Annual Fee, New Credits
In a classic move by American Express, there was an overnight revamp of *hilton honors business card* that more than doubled the card's annual...
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‘Is My Connection Too Short?’ What to Consider with Airport Connection Times
It's one of the questions we hear most often at Thrifty Traveler – and one of the hardest to accurately answer: “Will I make my...
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TSA PreCheck Adds 8 New Airlines Including Iberia (Finally!)
TSA PreCheck , the ever-popular security pre-clearance program, will be available to travelers on eight more airlines starting today, bringing...
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Amex Puts Credit Card Churners on Notice with More Bonus Restrictions
Earning a big welcome offer on an Amex cards used to be pretty straightforward: You were eligible to earn a big bonus on every Amex card exactly...
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Ouch: Chase Cuts Priority Pass Restaurants from Sapphire Reserve Card
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, *chase sapphire reserve* cardholders: One of your valuable (and unique) benefits is about to bite the...
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How to Find & Book the Best Southwest Flight Deals
Southwest Airlines is known for its low prices, open seating policy, generous baggage policy, and other quirks. While the airline is polarizing...
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The Big Wins & Worst Hits of Alaska’s Award Chart Changes
Any change, big or small, to an airline's frequent flyer program can set off alarm bells. In the world of redeeming miles,...
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Robinhood Touts New Gold, 3% Cashback Card … But Will It Last?
The popular investing app Robinhood – yes, the same one that lost you money buying meme stocks during the pandemic – just announced...
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What Does Visa and Mastercard’s $30B Settlement Mean for Credit Card Rewards?
Two of the world's largest credit card payment networks, Visa and Mastercard, have reached a blockbuster $30 billion settlement with U.S....
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In a Price War in Minneapolis, Delta Uses Basic Economy as a Weapon
For years, airlines have charged an extra $70 or $80 roundtrip to escape stingy basic economy fares in the U.S. But recently, Delta began...
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From Europe to the National Parks: Where to Find Cheap Flights for Summer 2024
Everyone wants to travel in the summer, and while flight prices rise precipitously during those peak summer months, there are some destinations...
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How to Book Award Tickets Through Air Canada Aeroplan
Aeroplan is the loyalty program of Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada … but it’s also one of the best airline loyalty programs, period – even...
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Are Co-Branded Airline Credit Cards More Valuable Than Ever?
We've long heralded the power of carrying a co-branded airline credit card as long as you don't make a habit of swiping them everywhere you go....
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How to Maximize Your Hilton Free Night Certificates
All of the major hotel chains like Marriott, Hyatt, and IHG offer free night award certificates you can easily earn from many of their...
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Despite ‘Premium’ Brand (& Prices), Most Delta Biz Class Seats Are Relics
Delta fancies itself America’s premium airline … and says so repeatedly. Yet more than half of Delta’s widebody planes flying...
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Earning a Big Bonus on The Chase Ink Cash Just Got Easier
The *Ink Cash* is one of the best no-annual-fee business credit cards on the market, period. If you’re a small business owner (and trust...