A Flight Only Bookable With Points Offers Amazing Winter Sun

I often tell people that the best unkept secret with Avios is, in fact, the Avios app. Separate to the British Airways app, the Avios app... The post A Flight Only Bo

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.

Last Chance Deals: Cathay Pacific transfer bonus & award rebate, United Mile Play offers, & more

Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week, along with a collection of other deals due to end soon. There are a dozen deals ending this week, two of which are Cathay Pacific-related. One of those is a 10% transfer bonus, while the other gives a p

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.

Buy JetBlue TrueBlue Points With Up To 120% Bonus Through October 1, 2026

JetBlue has launched a new buy & gift points sale with up to a 120% bonus for points purchases made through October 1, 2026 (you can now use JetBlue miles for United Airlines awards). Members can buy and receive up to 300,000 TrueBlue points every […

Delta Passengers Will Have Less Time To Enjoy Predeparture Service Under New FAA Guidance

Delta flight attendants are getting new instructions for September 1, 2026, and passengers can expect their predeparture drinks to disappear sooner than they have in the past. That’s thanks to new guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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.

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.

I Have The Chase Ink Business Cash Card: Here’s Why This No Annual Fee Card Is Worth It

The Ink Business Cash Credit Card (learn more) is a phenomenal no annual fee business card with a welcome bonus of up to 100K points, up to 5x points bonus categories, and valuable perks, like rental car coverage. Personally I’d consider this to be one o

Aerolíneas A330-200 Business Class Review: Buenos Aires to Miami

Aerolíneas Argentinas has operated the Airbus A330-200 for many years. In July 2026, the airline announced six Airbus A330-900 aircraft for its next fleet renewal, with the fir

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

New Cruise Ships on Order (2027 – 2028)

[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.  Update 7/9/26: Deal is back for $200, have removed from best bank account bonus.  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

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

If you ask a group of cruisers, “Which cruise line do you like best?” you’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

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

Wells Fargo $500 Checking Bonus

Wells Fargo is offering a $400 bonus when you open a new Everyday Checking account and complete the following requirements

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.

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:

My First “New” Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Redemption Blew My Mind

There&#8217;s&#8230; a lot&#8230; of coverage surrounding the revamped Chase Sapphire Reserve Card. As per usual these days, the hot takes are plentiful and people are fired... The post

Testing United’s cardholder award availability, digging into Atmos Rewards, US Bank’s wonky transfer partner launch and more (Week in Review)

I&#8217;ve been seeing just how long I can go with a $0 credit card wallet, carefully curating a modest collection of no annual fee cards that earn me transferable points at decent rates for my most common spend categories: grocery, dining, and gas. While I