The Best Ways to Earn ALL Accor Elite Status

You can earn up to 50 Accor Status Nights a year without a single stay. Here are the best ways to earn ALL elite status, from Gold shortcuts to Platinum.

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Celebrity Cruises Captains Club Power Up Webinars Are Finally Back (Instant CLASSIC Status)

After a very long time, the Celebrity Cruises Captains Club has finally provided a new PowerUp Points opportunity that will earn members 20 PowerUp points that translate into Club Points. This time it’s once again a webinar and the 20 PowerUp points earn

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

On today’s episode, we’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

How this underrated credit card perk got me into Harry Styles and the US Open

Credit card presales helped me score tickets to Harry Styles and the U.S. Open. Here’s how the perk works and my tips for getting tickets.

This Is The Summer To Tick Santorini Off The Bucket List

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

10 Questions with a Cruise Ship River Pilot

Ever wonder who’s really steering those massive cruise ships as they navigate narrow river channels? We sat down with Captain Bryson (since retired), a harbor pilot with decades of experience guiding vessels through Jacksonville’s St. John’s

Thrifty Traveler Premium: 30% Off With Promo Code CHEAP

Thrifty Traveler Premium is currently offering 30% off premium when you use promo code CHEAP

Flying Blue Award Tickets Are Splitting into Light, Standard, and Flex Fares

Flying Blue awards on Air France and KLM come in three fares, Light, Standard, and Flex, from September 8, 2026.

Weekly Review: August 22, 2026

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m at home with family, and am planning a trip for a couple of weeks from now, which should involve some fun airlines… I’m excited to share the details soon, but in the meantime, will finish up my current trip

Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge - Munich Terminal 2

Lufthansa's First Class Lounge in Munich Airport's Terminal 2 features internal passport control, private shower suites, a dedicated cigar lounge with high-end audio, and restaurant-quality dining with à la carte options ranging from authentic Thai dishes to B

Delta Sky Club Access: 4 Ways to Get into Delta Lounges

Few things make travel better than visiting an airport lounge before departure. And Delta Sky Club lounges are better than most &#8230; if you can get in. And that&#8217;s gotten &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/airport-lounges/delta-sky-clu

Coming Soon: Starter Kit, A New Podcast Series to Get Started in Points & Miles

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American Airlines 787-8 Main Cabin Extra Review: Miami to Los Angeles

American Airlines sometimes uses widebody aircraft on domestic routes. Miami to Los Angeles is one example. A few years ago, I flew the same route in the opposite direction on the American 777-300ER.

Husband And Wife Upgrade To Delta Business Class, But The Mother-In-Law Demanded: ‘Who’s Going To Help With The Baby?’

A woman used her own miles and money to move herself and her husband from Delta Comfort+ to lie-flat Delta One on a 10-hour family flight. Her mother-in-law said first class wasn’t for “kids”—and wanted to know who would help with the baby left in back.

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

Easy $400 bonus with a new Wells Fargo checking account

Wells Fargo has extended its regular offer for new checking account customers. The offer is available in-branch or online and gives a $400 bonus when you open a new Everyday Checking account and deposit a total of $1,000 in direct deposits within 90 days. S

[Useful Tip] American Express Business Gold Card Adds New $150 Squarespace Credit

American Express has added a new Squarespace benefit to the Business Gold Card, offering up to $150 in annual statement credits

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