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Ends Soon: Get a 30% Bonus Sending Capital One Miles to Japan Airlines!
For the third time this year – and the fourth time in the past 12 months – Capital One is out with a big 30% transfer bonus to one of its newest transfer partners (and one of our absolute favorites)....
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The Extra Mile, Sept. 25: Hyatt’s Top-End Redemptions Got Pricier, Booking a...
Happy Friday, Extra Mile readers! Chase's 1:1 Hyatt transfers end next Thursday, and we crunched nearly 400,000 award nights to see how bad things have actually gotten. Spoiler alert: worse than you'd...
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Are You Eligible For the Capital One Venture Rewards Card’s Big Bonus?
With great travel perks, easy-to-use rewards, and a reasonable annual fee, the *capital one venture card* is easily one of the best travel credit cards for beginning and seasoned travelers alike. And...
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Delta Adds New Nonstop Routes to Venice & Athens
United and American Airlines are both making big bets on Europe next year, each launching a half-dozen or more buzzy new routes to fun, far-flung cities. Delta is sticking to some tried-and-true...
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Scrambling to Send Chase Points to Hyatt? Beware: Hyatt Has Gone (Further)...
Widely considered the most valuable hotel loyalty program by far, World of Hyatt has taken some serious hits in 2026. And with the once-trusty 1:1 transfers from the *chase sapphire preferred* taking a...
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The Extra Mile, Sept. 24: Your Chase & Amex Credits Now Work at Costco & More!
You've got about a week left to use expiring card credits, cash in on transfer bonuses up to 40%, and grab some of the best card welcome offers out right now – we round up everything worth doing before...
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End of Month Checklist: Amex Statement Credits, Transfer Bonuses & Big...
As if your fall to-do list wasn’t already long enough, I’m about to add a few more things to it. But don’t worry: These are the kind of “chores” that can help you travel more for less … or just save...
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Last Chance: 30% Amex Transfer Bonus to British Airways, Aer Lingus & Iberia!
American Express is out with a brand-new transfer bonus, and it's one of the best: You can now get a 30% bonus for sending Amex points over to British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Iberia. From booking...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 81: How to Save on Your Holiday Flights (&...
Heading home for the holidays can be expensive, especially this year… but it doesn’t have to be. We’re in the heart of holiday flight booking season, so Gunnar and Kyle give all their best tips for...
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How to Use Google Flights Price Alerts to Track for Price Drops
“Will prices for my flight drop, or should I book now?” It's one of the most common questions when booking airfare, especially heading into the holidays … and one of the toughest to answer. But Google...
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The Extra Mile, Sept. 23: The Best ATM Cards for International Travel,...
Wednesday, September 23 Three debit cards will refund every ATM fee and foreign transaction charge you rack up abroad – we break down which one fits your situation best. Also today: Jackson one-ups...
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The Best Way to Earn Miles on Apple Purchases? Air France/KLM Flying Blue’s...
If you’re buying a new iPhone, MacBook, or another pricey Apple product, you could be leaving thousands of airline miles on the table by going straight to Apple. Normally, the solution is simple: Use...
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Are Delta Comfort Seats Really Worth the Extra Cash or SkyMiles?
If you've booked flights with Delta or walked down the aisle of one of their planes, you've probably seen the seats a few rows back. They're definitely not first class, but it's not exactly economy,...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring! Join Thrifty Traveler as a Hotel Deal Analyst & Reporter!
Are you a hotel-obsessed traveler who loves nothing more than hunting down the best redemption or tracking the latest property openings? We want you. That's right: We're looking to hire a dedicated...
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A 5-Star Flight to Tokyo: JAL’s New A350 Business Class Suites
I waited three years to take this flight. From the moment Japan Airlines unveiled its new business and first class suites on its Airbus A350s, I knew I needed to try it out. Even with somewhat...
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The Extra Mile, Sept. 22: A No-Annual Fee Card Gets Better & So Does Our...
Tuesday, September 22 Yesterday, the Chase Freedom Flex dropped its foreign transaction fee – a first for the card, and a rare move for anything with no annual fee. Also today: a reader tip that makes...
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Fee-Free ATM Cards: The Best Ways to Get Cash Traveling Abroad
We'll always default to using a credit card (and earning more points) whenever possible, and you should too … but even in 2026, there are some things that you can't buy with plastic (or increasingly,...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler Podcast Starter Kit, Vol. 5: Tips for Traveling Better &...
You’ve earned the points, you’ve booked the trip … but how do you make your travels more enjoyable? On this (perhaps not final?) episode of Starter Kit, the guys walk through the little things you can...
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Chase Freedom Flex Updates: No Foreign Transaction Fees, Bigger Bonus & New...
Chase will begin waiving foreign transaction fees on the no-annual-fee Chase Freedom Flex effective Monday – a first in the card's history and a rarity for no-annual-fee cards. The bank announced that...
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Chase Plans Enormous New Sapphire Lounge in Seattle
Chase has rapidly built out a network of nearly 10 Sapphire Lounges and counting for travelers with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® in major airports across the country. The bank now apparently has its...
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