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Sunday is National Cheap Flight Day … So What?

Officially, this Sunday, Aug. 23 is National Cheap Flight Day. But if you ask us, we call it &#8230; well, just any other day. Yawn. Along with Black Friday, Cyber &#8230; Continued</

Understanding The Psychology Of Cruise Loyalty And Why It Works So Well

If you ask a group of cruisers, &#8220;Which cruise line do you like best?&#8221; you&#8217;ll literally get a friendly competition. Fans of the Carnival will tell you that no one throws a better sea day. Royal Caribbean fans can be counted on to boast about t

Delta-Aeromexico partnership gets reprieve after termination order is dismissed

Delta and Aeromexico can continue their partnership in the largest international market from the U.S. after court ruling.

Aven Rewards Checking + Rewards Visa: 5% Back On All Purchases (Up To $25,000 Each Year), Requires $25,000 Balance

Aven has launched a new credit card/checking account combination offering:

Hotel Brand Dilution: The Maddening But Predictable Trend Of Growth Over Quality

Here&#8217;s a topic that I&#8217;ve written about in passing endlessly, but which I&#8217;ve never dedicated a post to, so I think it&#8217;s time. Can we just take a moment to talk about the complete collapse of hotel brand standards over the years? What&#82

SoFi Invest 2% Cash Deposit Match (5 Year Hold)

SoFi Invest is offering their Plus members a 2% match bonus on cash deposited to their account if they keep the funds for 5 years

Marriott Canceled Guest’s Prepaid Stay After Her Flight Diverted — Refused To Give Her A Receipt And Ordered Her Out

A Marriott Platinum member says severe weather diverted her flight and the AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza canceled her prepaid four-night stay and kept $596.76, while an identical amount later appeared pending. When she asked for a receipt, the front desk told her

Buy Avianca LifeMiles with a 145% Bonus

Until August 27, 2026, Avianca is selling LifeMiles with up to a 145% bonus, which can be a great way to fly in a premium cabin at a discount.

Shortcuts to Flying Blue elite status | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep372 | 8-21-26

On today&#8217;s episode, we&#8217;ll talk about the many ways to shortcut Flying Blue elite status and why you might want to. Shortcuts to Flying Blue elite status Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the

[AL, CO, FL, GA, NC, SC, TX, VA] South State Bank $300 Checking Bonus – Direct Deposit Not Required

Update 8/22/26: Bonus has been increased to $300.&#160; Update 7/9/26: Deal is back for $200, have removed from best bank account bonus.&#160; Update 4/12/26: Deal is back, now for $300 instead of $200. Hat tip to reader JJ Update 7/15/23: Deal is back. Update

Tokyo Earthquake Experience At Hotel

Earthquakes aren&#8217;t uncommon depending on where you are, but I am still surprised I wasn’t hit by one when I lived in the LA area in the mid- to late 2000’s. I remember being at the Hilt2000snjuku hotel in the late 2010s when the hotel [&#8230;]

AA Tightens Refund Rule, Delta Talks AI Pricing, Frontier Returns to Oakland, and More Airline News

American Airlines tightened its 24-hour refund window, Delta revealed plans for AI-driven pricing, Qatar Airways expanded Starlink, and Dallas moved closer to adding a third commercial airport. We&#8217;ve got all of that and more in this week&#8217;s roundup

Review: Singapore Airlines First Class Suites on the Airbus A380

Singapore Airlines operates what is arguably the most spacious and luxurious first class product in the sky today.

This Is The Summer To Tick Santorini Off The Bucket List

Santorini has been overcrowded in recent years, but a quiet season means it&#8217;s the perfect time to grab a bargain, or a better experience. It&#8217;s June,... The post

6 Reasons Why We Love the Chase Sapphire Preferred®

Check out the Top 6 Reasons why the Chase Sapphire Preferred® is our #1 personal card. Great signup bonus and transfer partners. It's the single best "starter card" for beginners. The post

United Polaris Passenger Opens Freshly Packed Blanket, Finds “Feces” Inside — Then Spends 9 Hours In The Seat

A United Polaris passenger says he opened freshly packed bedding on a San Francisco–Tokyo flight and touched dried feces—then spent nine more hours in the same seat because the cabin was full.

Air France and KLM Premium Economy Awards with EuroBonus: Best Routes (2026)

Air France Premium and KLM Premium Comfort awards are now bookable online with SAS EuroBonus points, and have been appearing in the booking tool since late July 2026. That brings the number of SkyTeam partners you can book in Premium Economy to five, and it

Search for Missing Ambition Passenger Ends With Body Recovered

The Extra Mile, Aug. 21: Fare Wars Are Back, An Easy $50 Win & More

Happy Friday, Extra Mile readers! Airlines are suddenly undercutting each other on international routes, and it&#8217;s translating into some of the best fare deals we&#8217;ve seen in years. Also today: &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/newsletters