News & Deals

Updates for SAS EuroBonus Members (September 2026)

SAS turns 80, and EuroBonus members have a few reasons to celebrate: 20% fewer points on North America awards, thousands of extra award seats, and 80-hour sales on cash tickets and holiday packages. If you’ve been looking f

My abandoned plans and a wild new one (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)

I’m so excited that the Wild Card Challenge has started! We will begin our flights on Tuesday (9/22), but the challenge really began last week with an incredibly fun livestream in which the challengers (Tim, Nick, and I) drew cards from decks that wer

Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for September 2026

Save, maximize and earn points and miles on various travel purchases this September

Capital One’s Dulles Lounge Reopens Today With Full Service Restored

Capital One&#8217;s lounge at Washington, D.C.-Dulles (IAD) is back to full strength today after a summer spent as little more than a grab-and-go counter. The bank confirmed the lounge returned &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/news/airport-lounges/

Missing Passenger Search on Carnival Panorama Ends in Overboard

Staples: No Purchase Fee On $200 Visa Gift Cards (9/20 – 9/26)

Staples stores will be offering fee-free Visa gift cards during the week of

Citi ThankYou To Avianca Lifemiles 25% Points-to-Miles Conversion Bonus September 20 – October 24, 2026

Citi and Avianca have launched a points-to-miles conversion bonus for transfers made between September 20 and October 24, 2026. ThankYou to Lifemiles transfers are bonused by 25% during the promo period. You can access Citi ThankYou here, and Avianca Lifemiles

Tim Hortons Is Coming to WestJet Flights, and to WestJet Rewards in 2027

WestJet will pour a Tim Hortons blend onboard from November 30, and from 2027 WestJet Rewards and Tims Rewards members can link accounts to earn WestJet points on coffee runs, with the earn rate still to come.

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex worth the $650 annual fee?

Is the premium credit card in Marriott's lineup worth the $650 annual fee? If you stay at the chain's properties even a few times a year, it's an easy decision.

Citi / AAdvantage Executive vs. Globe: 2 great options for American Airlines fans

If you're a frequent American Airlines flyer, I break down which card is better for you: The Citi / AAdvantage Executive or Citi / AAdvantage Globe.