10 amazing European destinations you can fly Delta One lie-flat to this summer for 115,000 SkyMiles plus $5.60

Delta One business class to Europe is wide open for 115,000 SkyMiles plus $5.60 through late August. Here are 10 destinations worth booking.

I’ve Sailed Almost Every Holland America Ship. Here’s My Honest Take on the Line

I have sailed every Holland America ship except the Zaandam. Across those sailings I have been on older R-Class ships, newer Pinnacle-class flagships, and everything in between. So when someone asks me whether Holland America is worth booking, I can give them

Loyalty Programs and Transfer Partners

Loyalty Programs: Airlines | Hotels | Car Rentals Transfer Partners: American Express Membership Rewards® | Bilt Rewards | Chase Ultimate Rewards® | Citi ThankYou® Points | Marriott Bonvoy® Rewards | Capital One Miles® Rew

The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 70: Top 10 Flight Deals of 2026 (So Far)

It’s the halfway point in 2026, so Gunnar ranked the 10 best flight deals (and three best hotel deals) of the year so far … and Kyle got to air … Continued

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

[WV] MCNB Banks $100 Checking Bonus, Direct Deposit Not Required

MCNB Banks is offering a $100 bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements

Rakuten’s 100% Rebate Lets You Buy Up To 11,313 Bilt Or Amex Points For $113—New Members Get 5,000 More

Rakuten is offering 100% back on a $113.13 Surfshark purchase, which can be taken as 11,313 Bilt (for anyone with Bilt status) or Amex points—effectively one cent each. New Rakuten members can earn another 5,000 points, bringing the total to 16,313.

New Partnership: AwardHack Pro for AwardFares Members

We’re excited to announce our newest partnership with AwardHack, a toolkit built for exactly the kind of traveler who uses AwardFares.

Chase Freedom Flex To Lose Cell Phone Protection On 09/20/26

Chase has updated the guide to benefits on the Chase Freedom Flex to state that the Cell Phone Protection policy will be ending on 9/20/26.  Cell Phone Protection (This benefit will cover eligible losses incurred through 09/19/26 and will be disconti

Avianca LifeMiles 15% Transfer Bonus From Amex

Avianca LifeMiles is running a 15% transfer bonus for points transferred from AMEX

Amazon: $30 Credit When You Spend On $100+ On Select Pet Products

Amazon is offering a $30 discount when you spend $100+ on select pet products

Cruise Ship Crew Member Dies After Going Overboard Near Cancun

Air Canada Launches Landline City Shuttle Service in Downtown Montreal

Air Canada and Landline have quietly launched a new shuttle between downtown Montreal and the airport, running up to 37 times a day. It's a standalone ticket though, with no Aeroplan points and no flight protection.

ALL Accor+ Explorer 30% To 50% Off “Red Hot Rooms” July 2026 Update

Accor has an Asia-Pacific subscription product, ALL Accor+ Explorer, that recently launched in the UAE and offers various benefits we have covered (read the latest post here). One of the benefits is usually a 30% to 50% discount on rooms at select hotels in As

Up to 35% / 25X back at TripAdvisor via Capital One Shopping

Today’s Capital One Shopping and Capital One Offers deal of the day is TripAdvisor. On the Capital One Shopping home page, I’m seeing 30% back. Within my Capital One credit card login, I’m seeing 25X miles. However, via email I received a

Emirates Dubai Connect: Free Transit Hotel Program Explained

Emirates has a massive global route network through its Dubai (DXB) hub, and in some cases, passengers might find themselves with an extended layover. In these situations, Emirates offers passengers a free transit hotel, in the form of the Emirates Dubai Conne

“It’s a credit card and it works” | Ask Us Anything Ep88 | 7-8-26

What are our favorite USA destinations? If you go for the AA elite status as your Hyatt milestone benefit, when does the AA status expire? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on June 3rd, 2026. Watch the full epi…

[Award Alert] Fly Business Class to Venezuela From Just 15K Points

American Airlines recently became the first U.S. carrier to restore nonstop service to Caracas (CCS) after years without direct flights between the U.S. and Venezuela. Since the restart of the Miami (MIA) to Caracas (CCS) route in April, cash fares...

74% Of Loyalty Members Quiet Quit Within Two Months—While Brands Celebrate The Wrong Metrics

While 83% of loyalty program owners believe members feel valued, only 56% agree—and 74% quiet quit within two months. Starbucks’ worst-value reward becoming its most popular shows how brands mistake defensive cash-outs for loyalty, engagement and success.

What to do when your hotel evacuates or can no longer host you

Follow these tips to find alternative lodging and get your money back when your original booking falls through.