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Whether you're buying groceries, household essentials, or checking names off your holiday shopping list, Amex just added a new Amex Offer that can help you save big.
New Amex Offer: Spend $60, Earn $20 Back at Walmart.com
American Express has just added a fantastic new Amex Offer that can help you save big: Spend $60 or more at Walmart.com and earn $20 back.
thriftytraveler.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Whether you're buying groceries, household essentials, or checking names off your holiday shopping list, Amex just added a new Amex Offer that can help you save big.
Black Friday is coming ... and so is our biggest sale of the year on our flight deal alert service!
Opt in now for exclusive access!
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Black Friday is Coming: Opt in For Big News (... Our Biggest Sale of the Year!)
Black Friday is coming, and we've got something special lined up. Sign up now for exclusive email access to our Black Friday sale for huge savings on flight deal alerts.
thriftytraveler.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Black Friday is coming ... and so is our biggest sale of the year on our flight deal alert service!
Opt in now for exclusive access!
Opt in now for exclusive access!
The shutdown is over, but the next big storm or airline meltdown is never far away.
We devoted our latest podcast to what we do when things go wrong
We devoted our latest podcast to what we do when things go wrong
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 36: What We Do When Travel Goes Wrong
With everything that's going on, Gunnar and Kyle decided to break down all the things they do when things go wrong in travel.
thriftytraveler.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The shutdown is over, but the next big storm or airline meltdown is never far away.
We devoted our latest podcast to what we do when things go wrong
We devoted our latest podcast to what we do when things go wrong
Get up-to-the-second updates on delays, cancellations and changes with Flighty ... often long before you hear from your airline!
Review: Why Flighty Is a Must-Have App for Tracking Your Flights
Flighty is the single-best app for frequent flyers, if you ask us. See why we love the flight information tracking app and think you should try it.
thriftytraveler.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Get up-to-the-second updates on delays, cancellations and changes with Flighty ... often long before you hear from your airline!
NEW: The Trump administration is officially shelving a Biden-era proposal that would have forced airlines to compensate passengers for delays and cancellations
US Drops Plan That Would Have Compensated Travelers for Flight Delays
The Biden administration wanted airlines to pay you up to $775 when long delays were their fault. The Trump administration just killed that plan.
thriftytraveler.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
NEW: The Trump administration is officially shelving a Biden-era proposal that would have forced airlines to compensate passengers for delays and cancellations
The government shutdown may be over ... but the next round of delays and cancellations is never far away.
Get prepared.
Get prepared.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 36: What We Do When Travel Goes Wrong
With everything that's going on, Gunnar and Kyle decided to break down all the things they do when things go wrong in travel.
thriftytraveler.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The government shutdown may be over ... but the next round of delays and cancellations is never far away.
Get prepared.
Get prepared.
All the points and perks in the world don't mean a thing if you can't actually get approved. So who is eligible to earn that big, 100,000-mile bonus on the Venture X Card, anyway?
Capital One Venture X Application Requirements: Are you Eligible to Apply?
What credit score do you need to get approved for the Capital One Venture X? We'll tackle this question and more to help you understand Capital One's application requirements.
thriftytraveler.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
All the points and perks in the world don't mean a thing if you can't actually get approved. So who is eligible to earn that big, 100,000-mile bonus on the Venture X Card, anyway?
Booking a lie-flat seat across the Pacific is far from a slam dunk - but it can be done. It all depends on where you look.
Want to Fly Biz Class to Asia Using Points & Miles? Here are Your Best Bets
Booking a lie-flat seat across the Pacific is far from a slam dunk - but it can be done. It all depends on where you look.
thriftytraveler.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Booking a lie-flat seat across the Pacific is far from a slam dunk - but it can be done. It all depends on where you look.
With a big, limited-time bonus on the Capital One Venture X, racking up miles is the easy part. But actually using them to get the best bang for your buck? That's what we're here for.
8 Sweet Spots to Use a Big (Up to 120K!) Venture Card Bonus
With a big 100,000-mile bonus, racking up Capital One miles is the easy part. But actually using them to get the best bang for your buck? That's what we're here for.
thriftytraveler.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
With a big, limited-time bonus on the Capital One Venture X, racking up miles is the easy part. But actually using them to get the best bang for your buck? That's what we're here for.
Apple's new "Digital ID" feature to store your passport might just be the best workaround for Real ID requirements
Apple Launches Digital ID with Passports: Great Real ID Workaround!
Apple just launched a new Digital ID feature, allowing travelers to digitally store their passports. It's a powerful new workaround for Real ID requirements.
thriftytraveler.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Apple's new "Digital ID" feature to store your passport might just be the best workaround for Real ID requirements
Got a stash of transferable points from banks like American Express, Capital One, or Chase? Take advantage of these current transfer bonuses to get even more out of them!
Get Up to 40% More Points with These Current Transfer Bonuses!
Got a stash of transferable points but find yourself still shy of that dream getaway? Use one of these transfer bonuses to boost your balance and take that dream trip sooner.
thriftytraveler.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Got a stash of transferable points from banks like American Express, Capital One, or Chase? Take advantage of these current transfer bonuses to get even more out of them!
The last week has been rough, travelers.
Whether a shutdown, storm, or something else, the guys share their playbooks on how to prepare for and deal with disruptions on our latest podcast
Whether a shutdown, storm, or something else, the guys share their playbooks on how to prepare for and deal with disruptions on our latest podcast
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 36: What We Do When Travel Goes Wrong
With everything that's going on, Gunnar and Kyle decided to break down all the things they do when things go wrong in travel.
thriftytraveler.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The last week has been rough, travelers.
Whether a shutdown, storm, or something else, the guys share their playbooks on how to prepare for and deal with disruptions on our latest podcast
Whether a shutdown, storm, or something else, the guys share their playbooks on how to prepare for and deal with disruptions on our latest podcast
Capital One just gave business owners 400,000 reasons why they should add the Venture X Business card to their wallets.
Here's everything you need to know about this card ... and its monster bonus.
Here's everything you need to know about this card ... and its monster bonus.
Venture X Business Card Review: Premium Perks & A Ton of Miles
The Capital One Venture X Business card has us questioning whether its benefits and point earning capabilities are too good to be true.
thriftytraveler.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Capital One just gave business owners 400,000 reasons why they should add the Venture X Business card to their wallets.
Here's everything you need to know about this card ... and its monster bonus.
Here's everything you need to know about this card ... and its monster bonus.
Capital One just rolled out a big, new bonus offer on the Venture X Card: Earn 100K miles!
How long will this limited-time offer last? No one knows ... but we wouldn't wait around to find out.
How long will this limited-time offer last? No one knows ... but we wouldn't wait around to find out.
Best-Ever Offer: Earn 100K Miles With the Capital One Venture X!
For a limited time, new applicants for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card can earn 100,000 miles after spending $10,000 in the first six months of card membership.
thriftytraveler.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Capital One just rolled out a big, new bonus offer on the Venture X Card: Earn 100K miles!
How long will this limited-time offer last? No one knows ... but we wouldn't wait around to find out.
How long will this limited-time offer last? No one knows ... but we wouldn't wait around to find out.
As travelers increasingly turn to AI to help plan their trips, we put five of the most popular chatbots to the test for an upcoming trip.
One was far, far better than the rest
One was far, far better than the rest
I Asked 5 AI Chatbots to Plan My Upcoming Trip; 1 Was Better Than the Rest
They're not perfect, but AI chatbots can help you plan parts of your next trip. After testing out five popular options, one chatbot was far better than the rest.
thriftytraveler.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
As travelers increasingly turn to AI to help plan their trips, we put five of the most popular chatbots to the test for an upcoming trip.
One was far, far better than the rest
One was far, far better than the rest
Booking a flight with your airline miles isn't as simple as paying cash ... but it's a lot easier with the right tools. These are the best of the best.
10 of the Best Flight Award Search Tools | Thrifty Traveler
Several award search tools have popped up recently with the aim to help travelers find award availability. Here's an overview of some of our favorites.
thriftytraveler.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Booking a flight with your airline miles isn't as simple as paying cash ... but it's a lot easier with the right tools. These are the best of the best.
Both cards promise huge point-earning opportunities and luxury travel potential – yet they go about it in totally different ways.
Amex Gold vs Platinum Card: Which is Best For You?
There is a lot to look at when comparing the Amex Gold and Platinum Cards. From welcome offers to point-earning, statement credits, and more, we break it all down to help you decide which is best for your wallet.
thriftytraveler.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Both cards promise huge point-earning opportunities and luxury travel potential – yet they go about it in totally different ways.
In the market for a new travel credit card? We've rounded up all the best bonuses currently on the market
The 10 Best Credit Card Offers for Travelers in November 2025
The new month is bringing yet another set of massive credit card offers for travelers - some of the best ever, in fact. Here's our complete list of the best credit card offers available in October.
thriftytraveler.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In the market for a new travel credit card? We've rounded up all the best bonuses currently on the market
Good news: The days of hunting day by day for cheaper award availability on Delta and other SkyTeam airlines are over.
Hallelujah: Air France/KLM Expands Award Calendar Trick to Delta & Other Airlines!
The days of hunting day-by-day for cheaper award availability on Delta and other SkyTeam airlines are over.
thriftytraveler.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Good news: The days of hunting day by day for cheaper award availability on Delta and other SkyTeam airlines are over.
ICYMI: Our latest podcast was news, news, and more news - breaking down all the big recent headlines in travel
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 35: Biz Class Bonanza, New Lounges & 6 Big News Stories
It's a news roundup! We cover eight big travel stories, from new lounge openings to some of the best business class awards we've seen.
thriftytraveler.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
ICYMI: Our latest podcast was news, news, and more news - breaking down all the big recent headlines in travel
Whether you're a diehard American flyer or swear you'll never set foot on an AA jet, their miles can be incredibly valuable
8 Great Ways to Use 100K American AAdvantage Miles ... & How to Earn Them Quickly
From bougie business class flights to quick getaways to the Caribbean, AAdvantage miles are key to traveling more for less. And right now, you can earn 100,000 of them with a single sign-up bonus!
thriftytraveler.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Whether you're a diehard American flyer or swear you'll never set foot on an AA jet, their miles can be incredibly valuable
Shame on us for thinking an airline might make a positive change to its mileage program, I guess
Bummer: United Reverses Price Cuts on Partner Awards for Non-Cardmembers
Turns out United wasn't cutting MileagePlus members a better deal at all - it was trying to juice co-brand credit card signups with discounted award rates.
thriftytraveler.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Shame on us for thinking an airline might make a positive change to its mileage program, I guess
Hilton’s playful Instagram post all but confirms that big changes are on the horizon for the Hilton Honors program.
Hilton Confirms Major Loyalty Program Overhaul with New ‘Diamond Reserve’ Tier on the Way
Hilton’s playful Instagram post all but confirms that big changes are on the horizon for the Hilton Honors program. While full details haven’t been announced, the leaked “Diamond Reserve” tier appears to be real - and could reshape Hilton’s elite landscape starting as early as 2026.
thriftytraveler.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Hilton’s playful Instagram post all but confirms that big changes are on the horizon for the Hilton Honors program.
Congress is moving to end the federal government shutdown. But that doesn't mean that the delays and cancellations plaguing millions of travelers will subside anytime soon.
The Latest on Shutdown Travel: End in Sight, But Disruptions Will Continue
One month into the government shutdown, problems are mounting as unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA agents call out sick.
thriftytraveler.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Congress is moving to end the federal government shutdown. But that doesn't mean that the delays and cancellations plaguing millions of travelers will subside anytime soon.
NEW: Flyers counting on their travel credit card insurance to cover extra expenses from shutdown disruptions could be in for an uphill battle...
Shutdown Delays Could Expose a Big Gap in Travel Insurance Protections
As the shutdown drags on, travelers are facing growing uncertainty - not just from canceled flights and long airport lines, but from the fine print of their credit card benefits, too.
thriftytraveler.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
NEW: Flyers counting on their travel credit card insurance to cover extra expenses from shutdown disruptions could be in for an uphill battle...