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
United airlines baggage fees increased again this year, up to at least $35 each way. But there are still great ways to save on your checked bags.| Thrifty Traveler
Basic economy fares are here to stay, and they're unavoidable. But the three major airlines handle them differently. So we set out to compare them.| Thrifty Traveler
Basic economy fares typically leave you stuck in a middle seat. But with Delta, there are two ways where you can pick - including a free method.| Thrifty Traveler
Most major U.S. airlines still allow travelers to freely change or cancel their flights in exchange for a voucher or travel credit. Here's what you need to know.| Thrifty Traveler
It's gotten harder to use the airline credits on your Amex Platinum Card. But there are still savvy ways to squeeze every dollar out of your Amex airline credits.| Thrifty Traveler
Basic economy fares are a pain, but United Airlines takes it even farther. United basic economy fares are the most restrictive by far. Just how bad are they?| Thrifty Traveler
Basic economy fares are a pain, and that's no different with American Airlines basic economy. But what's included, what's not, and how can you beat these pesky fares?| 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
After more than a year of free change and cancellation on any flight, things have changed. Want flexibility? You may have to pay more for it.| 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
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
Google Flights is the best online flight booking search service for finding cheap flights. Here's how to use Google Flights to find cheap flights in seconds.| Thrifty Traveler