Alaska Airlines miles can take you all over the world. We show you where you can go and which redemptions have the best value - plus tips on how to book.| Thrifty Traveler
Points and miles, miles and points. You've heard both terms, maybe interchangeably. But there's a critical difference between them to understand.| 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
Delta sometimes wants to charge a boatload of SkyMiles for an award flight. But there might be a better way to book those exact same flights: Using Virgin Atlantic instead.| 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
Hotel & airline loyalty will cost you more money in the long run. Unless you are a road warrior traveling on the company dime it rarely makes sense.| Thrifty Traveler
Whether you have a flat tire or just need a jumpstart, the roadside assistance benefit on your travel rewards credit card can help you out when you're in a pinch.| Thrifty Traveler
Building up stashes of points and miles across multiple programs is key - even if you have a favorite airline or hotel chain. Here's why you need to diversify points & miles.| Thrifty Traveler
Amex points vs Chase points: Which are better? Chase and Amex are titans in the world of points and miles, constantly angling for each others' customers.| Thrifty Traveler
Alaska Airline miles are one of the most valuable points currencies out there ... but earning them can be tough. Here are five quick ways to add Alaska miles to your stash.| Thrifty Traveler