American Airlines AAdvantage® Complete Guide

This is an updated guide to cover the ways to earn and spend American Airlines AAdvantage miles as well as the key details of elite status in terms of how to earn it and what benefits to expect. The post

Juneau Cruise Terminal Scaled Back as Price Tag Nears $250 Million

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.

Virgin Voyages Ship Denied Entry to Turkey, then Egypt, on LGBTQ+ Cruise

A Mediterranean cruise chartered by Atlantis Events was denied port entry twice in the same week, first in Turkey and then in Egypt, forcing organizers to rework the itinerary on a single 10-night sailing aboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady. Turkey cance

[CO only] Pikes Peak National Bank $250 Checking Bonus

Pikes Peak National Bank is offering a $250 bonus when you open a new freedom checking account and complete the following requirements:

Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables expanded again, but many restaurants removed

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card includes twice-annual $150 credits for restaurant spending at Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables. These are a curated selection of high-end restaurants available through a special version of OpenTable. With the new Sapphire R

[TN, GA, AL] FirstBank $300 Checking Bonus

FirstBank is offering a bonus of $350 when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements

Hah: Norwegian Changes Logo To British Airways’ After Losing World Cup Bet

It’s rare to see airlines having this much fun on social media nowadays (well, aside from Ryanair roasting its customers), so huge credit to British Airways and Norwegian Air Shuttle for their World Cup rivalry, and for following through on their promise

Kimpton in Mexico City, Hilton in Greece, Hyatt’s Victoria Falls Comeback, and More Hotel News

A packed week of hotel news featured a wave of boutique and luxury openings across Mexico, Greece, London, Vermont, and Kenya, plus fresh signings in Zimbabwe and Thessaloniki, along with new restrictions on one of Hyatt’s most valuable loyalty perks....

Is Marriott Bonvoy Still Worth It in 2026?

With Marriott Bonvoy’s shift towards dynamic award pricing, is it still a good loyalty program to engage with in 2026?

11 Hotel Mistakes That Make Guests Check Out And Never Come Back

Great hotel facilities aren’t enough if the basics fail. Hidden fees, surprise charges, bad coffee access, poor sleep design, unreliable shuttles, fake upgrades, and broken late-checkout keys are the mistakes that make guests check out and never come back.

American Airlines 777-300ER Flagship First Review (2026): Buenos Aires to New York

American’s Flagship First is one of the last “true First Class” cabins you can still find on a US airline, and it only flies on the Boeing 777-300ERs in the fleet. With American now refreshing its long-haul cabins (the new Flagship Suites replace First Clas

Delta Cancels Tokyo Flight After 5½ Hours—Only Gives Hotels To Passengers Who ‘Make Babies Right Now’

Passengers spent 5½ hours aboard Delta’s Tokyo–Minneapolis flight before a mechanical problem forced an 11 p.m. cancellation. With too few hotel rooms, Delta prioritized travelers with medical concerns and families with babies—prompting passengers to joke, “E…

Reader Question: South Korean Citizen Directed To Buy Visa on Arrival In Indonesia After Conflicting Online Info?

This week, we have a Reader Question from a reader who was traveling to Indonesia and, despite (incorrect?) online information that Korean citizens are now exempt, was told to purchase a Visa on Arrival. Readers are encouraged to send us questions, comments, o

How Long Will the 100K Chase Sapphire Preferred® Bonus Last?

In the world of points and miles, few credit card bonuses have made waves quite like this one: The *chase sapphire preferred* is currently offering a 100,000-point bonus after spending &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/credit-card/how-long-wi

American Express Formally Terminates Etihad Guest Transfer Partnership

American Express has officially dropped Etihad Guest as a global Membership Rewards transfer partner effective June 30, 2026. While U.S. cardholders can no longer convert Amex points to Etihad at a 1:1 ratio, the airline program remains fully accessible via al

My First “New” Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Redemption Blew My Mind

There&#8217;s&#8230; a lot&#8230; of coverage surrounding the revamped Chase Sapphire Reserve Card. As per usual these days, the hot takes are plentiful and people are fired... The post

Loyalty Programs and Transfer Partners

Loyalty Programs: Airlines &#124; Hotels &#124; Car Rentals Transfer Partners: American Express Membership Rewards® &#124; Bilt Rewards &#124; Chase Ultimate Rewards® &#124; Citi ThankYou® Points &#124; Marriott Bonvoy® Rewards &#124; Capital One Miles® Rew

(Update) American Express Platinum Entertainment Increased To $25

Get up to $25 back in statement credits each month on eligible purchases made with your Platinum Card® on one or more of the following: Disney+, a Disney+ bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, The New York Times, Paramount+, Peacock, The Wall Street Journal, YouTube Premium, a

US Revises Travel Advisory For Popular Caribbean Cruise Port