There are plenty of great apps and sites for tracking flights (Flighty Pro is one of our favorites), but not everyone uses them or wants to download more. So long […]
Are Uber & Lyft Rides Really Ending at the Minneapolis Airport?
The headlines are stark: Uber and Lyft will exit Minneapolis after its city council forced through a pay hike for drivers, leaving travelers wondering if they need to figure out […]
Fly to London for 5K Points with Virgin Atlantic’s 50% Off Promo
Virgin Atlantic is running its latest big promotion, halving how many points you need to book a trip across the pond this year – whether you’re good with flying economy […]
Flying First Class: The Best Flight Deals For the Best Seats on the Plane
We might be Thrifty Traveler, but we have an alter-ego called “Bougie Traveler” that can’t stop thinking about first class. First class typically has all the trappings of luxury and […]
Bilt Will Lose American Airlines as a Transfer Partner
Bilt Rewards is set to lose one of its first (and best) transfer partners later this year. Bilt, the unique rewards program that allows travelers to earn points for paying […]
Delta Baggage Fees in 2024 (And 7 Ways to Avoid Them!)
The days of getting a free checked bag on every flight are long gone – unless you’re flying Southwest Airlines. After Alaska Airlines raised baggage fees at the start of […]
Is Chase’s Sapphire Reserve Card Due for a Refresh?
At the end of 2016, Chase took the travel world by storm by launching a brand new premium travel credit card called the *chase sapphire reserve* – building off of […]
TSA is Testing Self-Service Screening for PreCheck Passengers
TSA PreCheck is already one of the best ways to get through airport security faster, but the federal government is testing a new system that could make the process even […]
United Adds Nonstop Flights to Morocco, Colombia
United is launching two exciting new nonstop routes from the United States next fall: One to Marrakesh, Morocco, and another to MedellÃn, Colombia. United announced Thursday it will fly between […]
Wells Fargo Makes a Splash With a New Travel Rewards Card & Transfer Partners
After months of speculation, Wells Fargo announced Wednesday it is launching a new travel rewards credit card soon and finally adding airline and hotel transfer partners for its cards, too. […]
Want to Fly Business Class? Forget About Delta SkyMiles
If you’re sitting on a stash of Delta SkyMiles and have dreams of a lie-flat flight, I have news you don’t want to hear: Delta SkyMiles are not the best […]
MSP Airport Eyeing New Video Game Priority Pass Lounge
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is hoping to open a new gaming-focused Priority Pass lounge where travelers can eat, drink, and play video games on Xbox, Playstation, and PC before […]