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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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The Extra Mile, Sept. 21: Another New Chase Lounge, Premium Econ vs Biz Class...
Citi just added Japan Airlines as a transfer partner, with a 30% bonus running through Oct. 24. We break down why that's a big deal for the most valuable mileage program around right now. Also today: a...
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Another One: Citi Adds Japan Airlines as Transfer Partner (with 30% Bonus!)
With precious few ways to earn the miles, Japan Airlines Mileage Bank flew under the radar for years … but we've been screaming about the value of JAL miles from the rooftops for the last year after...
View ArticleVIDEO: Premium Economy on Delta vs. KLM …& Do They Beat Biz Class to Europe?
A lie-flat business class seat is a great way to cross the Atlantic. But on an overnight flight to Europe, is it worth spending the extra money or miles? Or could premium economy give you enough...
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Capital One’s Dulles Lounge Reopens Today With Full Service Restored
Capital One'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 to...
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The Extra Mile, Sept. 18: Hyatt Transfers are Taking a Hit Soon, Upgraded...
Happy Friday, Extra Mile readers! Starting Oct. 1, Chase Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred cardholders lose the 1:1 transfer ratio to Hyatt – Kyle breaks down what to do in the next two...
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Singapore Keeps the Crown in Skytrax’s 2026 World Airline Rankings
Singapore Airlines held onto the top spot in the Skytrax World Airline Rankings for 2026, edging out Qatar Airways for the second straight year. The two airlines have been playing musical chairs for...
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Register Now: Earn Up to 3K Bonus Points Per Hilton Stay This Fall
Earning points as normal when you stay at a Hilton, or not earning points at all? You're doing it wrong. Hilton almost always has an ongoing promotion to earn bonus points on hotel stays. And while its...
View ArticleStarter Kit: Our Podcast Series to Help You Get Started in Points & Miles
Welcome to “Starter Kit” – our podcast series of special bonus episodes dedicated to helping you get started in points and miles, become a true award travel “sicko,” or just brushing up on your skills...
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2 Week Warning: Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt Soon, Chase Sapphire Preferred®...
If you've been sitting on a pile of Chase Ultimate Rewards points, earmarked for a Hyatt stay, don't sit on them much longer. Come Oct. 1, 2026, travelers with the *chase sapphire preferred* will lose...
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Domestic Airfare is Getting Nastier … But Flights to Europe are Getting Cheaper!
The flights you're searching for a fall or winter getaway to San Diego (SAN) or Fort Myers (RSW) might have you spooked right about now, and rightfully so. Domestic fares have been soaring since the...
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