Delta Stays Credit: How to Use This SkyMiles Card Benefit to Save on Hotels
From free checked bags to discounted SkyMiles award tickets and “money-saving” statement credits, there are lots of reasons to have a SkyMiles credit card … and most of them have nothing to do with...
View ArticleA Complete Guide to IHG One Rewards: Free Nights, Credit Cards & More
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, IHG One Rewards is a go-to program for many. They’ve got something for every traveler with a wide range of properties from boutique Kimpton’s to your...
View ArticleBilt Transfer Partners: How & Where to Use Your Points
Bilt is still a relative newcomer to the world of travel rewards, but in short order, the company that set out to give travelers a way to earn transferable points for paying rent – and now, their...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile, Oct 9: Southwest’s Latest Big Move, An Awesome 10.5K Point...
Happy Friday, Extra Mile readers! Southwest is reportedly eyeing Boeing 787 Dreamliners for long-haul international flights … the biggest pivot yet for the airline that only flies 737s. Plus: a goofy...
View ArticleAlaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewards Communities: How They Work & Which One to Join
Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewards was already one of our favorite airline loyalty programs, thanks to a combination of low award rates and a unique (and wide-ranging) partner network. It recently got even...
View ArticleCapital One’s Criminally Underrated Feature: Transfer Miles to Any Cardholder
Sharing is caring, or so they say. But most banks, airlines, and hotel chains sure don’t make it easy (or cheap) to share your miles with your closest travel pals, spouses, and even blood relatives....
View ArticleThe Extra Mile, Oct. 8: AA’s Wi-Fi Upgrade, Amex’s Lounge Blitz + Spring...
American Airlines just went all in on Starlink: Every mainline jet, from its 900-plus narrowbodies to its 130-plus widebodies, will get the blazing-fast Wi-Fi starting early next year. Delta,...
View ArticleIt’s Already Time to Use Our Tried-and-True Strategy for Booking Spring Break...
Booking a spring break trip that doesn’t break the bank can be a serious challenge … and with airfare rising all over the country, it’s a bigger challenge than ever for spring break 2027. Whether it’s...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 83: A New Tool to Save on Flights, Pricey...
This week, the guys break down all the travel news that’s fit to podcast … and there’s a lot of it. That includes a brand-new (and free) tool to save on flights when fares drop, new big card bonus...
View ArticleTakeOff 15: Save Big on SkyMiles Redemptions with a Delta Credit Card
Delta’s co-branded American Express cards come with a slew of benefits – and big welcome offers – but none is (arguably) more valuable and unheralded than the automatic 15% discount you get on most...
View ArticleThe 12 Best Credit Card Offers for Travelers in October 2026
Getting ahead with travel credit cards is all about timing: Opening a card when the welcome bonus is at its highest is what it’s all about. If you’re in the market for a new travel credit card, this is...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile, Oct. 7: A New Tool to Save on Flights, It’s Time to Book...
Worried prices will drop after you book flights? Not sure what to do? Let us do the work for you: Early testers of our free new FareTracker tool have already claimed almost $5,500 in airline credits....
View ArticleIntroducing FareTracker: Our Free New Tool to Track Your Flights & Save When...
Airfare doesn’t stop moving just because you’ve already paid for your ticket. Now more than ever, fares are fluctuating constantly, sometimes by $50 or $100 or more in the weeks and months after you...
View ArticleUse-It-or-Lose-It: 10 Easy Ways to Burn Your Bilt Cash … Before It’s Too Late
When Bilt rolled out its new lineup of cards in January, it didn’t just bring new perks to the table … it brought an entirely new currency, too: Bilt Cash. All three of the new Bilt cards – the...
View ArticleSweet Deal: Delta Offering Up to 40% Off Seattle Flights and $12 Delta...
Attention, Seattle travelers: Delta wants your business … and it's coming after Alaska Airlines to get it. Book by Thursday, and you can score steep discounts on economy and Delta Comfort fares out of...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile, Oct. 6: A Trick to Scoring Better Seats on United, Taipei...
Happy Amazon Prime Day to all who celebrate. We've got a roundup of all the travel gear deals worth your attention – like record-low prices on Bose's QuietComfort headphones. Also today: a free way to...
View ArticleGreat Promo: Get up to $50 Off Amazon Purchases by Using Amex Points!
Saving on Amazon purchases doesn't get much easier than this: Some American Express cardholders can, once again, easily save up to $50 on their purchases from Amazon with this latest promo. Amazon and...
View ArticleBuy Bose Noise-Canceling Headphones for $169 (Record-Low Price!)
I never travel anywhere without my comfortable set of Bose noise-canceling headphones. They're the ultimate travel headphones … and lucky you, they're on sale for Amazon Prime Day at the lowest prices...
View ArticleThe Best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Bargains for Travelers
Tuesday kicked off Amazon's annual Prime Day Big Deals event – the second of two annual Prime Day sales. Whether you're looking to treat yourself or get a gift for your favorite traveler, use our...
View ArticleWant to Book an Airbnb or Vrbo with Points? Capital One Miles are Best
Unlike major hotel chains such as Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, and Marriott, Airbnb doesn’t have a loyalty program – meaning you're unable to earn and redeem points for free nights. But that doesn’t mean you’re...
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