Travelers looking to get free seat selection and baggage on the way to Europe will now have to pay $200 roundtrip (or more) to avoid basic economy.| Thrifty Traveler
Capital One is making a splash with a brand new Capital One Travel Portal, laden with unique features that could sway cardholders to book.| Thrifty Traveler
One of the steepest parts of the learning curve in the points and miles world is understanding the best time to use points vs. paying cash. We'll help.| Thrifty Traveler
Starting in September, travelers flying JetBlue's lowest Blue Basic fares will again be able to bring a free carry-on bag.| Thrifty Traveler
Is Momondo a reliable website? Does it really find the cheapest prices? Find the answers and more in our guide to the popular travel search engine Momondo.| Thrifty Traveler
Whenever flight prices drop, it can open up a lucrative way to rebook your flights and pocket the difference - if you know how. You're in luck.| Thrifty Traveler
One company built a creative browser extension to show Southwest fares while searching on Google Flights. Just months later, Southwest has moved to shut it down.| Thrifty Traveler
Recently, I've been getting questions about how to use Hopper flights and whether or not it can be useful for finding cheap airfare.| Thrifty Traveler
It's not just Delta. The country's three largest airlines are charging some solo travelers higher fares than groups of two or more.| Thrifty Traveler
Yes, you can actually still earn miles for flying on a ticket booked with points. Use your credit card points to book a flight for free, and earn more.| Thrifty Traveler
Want to slash $30 - $180 off an already cheap flight deal? Cross-check a flight you find in Skyscanner and see if you can score an even better deal.| Thrifty Traveler
Book flights now now, and ask questions later. That's our motto, as the 24-hour flight cancellation rule requires airlines to fully refund fares canceled within 24 hours of booking.| Thrifty Traveler
The Capital One Venture X $300 travel credit is incredibly easy to use, but there are a few restrictions you need to be aware of. Read on for everything you need to know.| Thrifty Traveler
The Capital One Travel Portal is a great way to use Venture Miles. Use this step by step guide to navigate everything you need to know.| Thrifty Traveler
You can book flights through an online travel agency like Expedia or directly with the airline. Now more than ever, it makes sense to book direct.| Thrifty Traveler
After ditching Expedia, Chase has begun to roll out a new travel portal with a slick new interface. But it's not all good news...| Thrifty Traveler
Online travel agencies (or OTAs) like Priceline and Expedia have their place for booking travel - they may save you some money. But there's more to know.| Thrifty Traveler
We've long considered the Chase Sapphire Preferred the best card for beginners and expert travelers alike. In 2024, that hasn't changed.| Thrifty Traveler
The Delta SkyMiles Platinum and the Delta SkyMiles Reserve credit cards come with one of our favorite perks: A once-a-year free Delta companion ticket. And it's getting even better. Here's how to use it.| Thrifty Traveler
Chase points are some of the most valuable in the world of travel. But just how far can they get you? We've got some ideas on the best ways to spend Chase points.| Thrifty Traveler
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are easily some of the best points and miles to travel more for less. We'll walk you through how to earn and use them for maximum value.| Thrifty Traveler
Double down on a cheap flight by booking it through Chase Travel. It's the key to using Chase points to make great fares free.| Thrifty Traveler
Long after other airlines recovered from a global software outage, Delta is still canceling hundreds of flights a day - with no clear end in sight.| Thrifty Traveler