Airport Lounges Are More Crowded Than Ever… Here’s Why

There’s no denying that airport lounges have become a lot more crowded over the years, particularly after the pandemic. Admittedly the crowding issues are a bit uneven, and depend on the type of lounge, how you can access it, and the location. In this po

Deposits, Balances, and Deadlines: How European River Cruise Payments Really Work

Booking a river cruise feels simple at the point of sale. You choose a sailing, choose a cabin, hand over a card number, and get a confirmation email. Then the paperwork arrives and the picture gets more complicated. There is a deposit that may or may not come

Wander.com: Best Luxury Take On Airbnb (With Real Value Too?)

At first, the big hotel chains of the world laughed off Airbnb and vacation rentals. No seriously, they did. Now, they all compete in the vacation... The post

[MI] Forest Area Federal Credit Union $300 Checking Referral Bonus

Forest Area Credit Union is offering a $300 referral bonus. Broken down as follows

Testing United’s cardholder award availability, digging into Atmos Rewards, US Bank’s wonky transfer partner launch and more (Week in Review)

I’ve been seeing just how long I can go with a $0 credit card wallet, carefully curating a modest collection of no annual fee cards that earn me transferable points at decent rates for my most common spend categories: grocery, dining, and gas. While I

Refreshed AAdvantage Executive Card Now Live, Offering 125K Bonus Miles

American Airlines’ refreshed premium credit card is now live, and applicants for the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® can take home 125,000 miles thanks to a new welcome offer. We’ve seen 100,000-mile welcome offers on this ca

Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge - Munich Terminal 2

Lufthansa's First Class Lounge in Munich Airport's Terminal 2 features internal passport control, private shower suites, a dedicated cigar lounge with high-end audio, and restaurant-quality dining with à la carte options ranging from authentic Thai dishes to B

Delta Sky Club Access: 4 Ways to Get into Delta Lounges

Few things make travel better than visiting an airport lounge before departure. And Delta Sky Club lounges are better than most &#8230; if you can get in. And that&#8217;s gotten &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/airport-lounges/delta-sky-clu

Accor’s Raffles For AFKLM Flying Blue & Qatar Airways Privilege Club Members

ALL has partnerships with several airlines, and they tend to have at least one of these “activation” offers each year. Now, there is a chance of winning points and miles (depending on the offer) for those that have linked their ALL account with either Flying [

WestJet Completes All-Economy Cabin Refresh... But Your Seat Still Won't Recline

WestJet just finished refurbishing every aircraft it inherited from Swoop and Sunwing, and the coverage has been uniformly positive. Here's the part that's getting left out.

Citi AAdvantage Executive 125,000 Signup Bonus

Citi is offering 125,000 miles after spending $15,000 within five months on the AAdvantage Executive card. $695 annual fee, two $250 AA vacations credits

Chase and Amex lounges are back at the US Open — here's how to get in

Chase and Amex lounges are returning to the 2026 US Open. Here's how cardholders can get inside, make reservations and access other on-site perks.

How I Booked a $13,968 Tahiti Trip for 157,500 Points

I have always wanted to visit French Polynesia, along with the Maldives, Easter Island, and the Galápagos. These destinations are remote, expensive, and not particularly easy to reach. This is where points and miles can be very valuable.

Thrifty Traveler Premium: 30% Off With Promo Code CHEAP

Thrifty Traveler Premium is currently offering 30% off premium when you use promo code CHEAP

I Stayed At The Renovated Grand Hyatt DFW — Still The Gold Standard For U.S. Airport Hotels

The Grand Hyatt DFW remains one of the best airport hotels in the country: physically connected to Terminal D, recently renovated, well soundproofed, and still excellent for runway views. It is expensive in cash and points, but when the price is not outrageous

United Polaris Passenger Opens Freshly Packed Blanket, Finds “Feces” Inside — Then Spends 9 Hours In The Seat

A United Polaris passenger says he opened freshly packed bedding on a San Francisco–Tokyo flight and touched dried feces—then spent nine more hours in the same seat because the cabin was full.

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The Best Cards to Open After the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

A guide to your next card after earning the bonus on your Chase Sapphire Card. The post The Best Cards to Open After the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

Fifth Freedom Flights: What Are They, And Why Do They Exist?

I often write about fifth freedom flights, though don&#8217;t typically go into much detail on why they exist, what their significance is, etc. While avgeeks and longtime readers will probably know what these are, I figured it&#8217;s useful to have a consolid

10 Questions with a Cruise Ship River Pilot

Ever wonder who&#8217;s really steering those massive cruise ships as they navigate narrow river channels? We sat down with Captain Bryson (since retired), a harbor pilot with decades of experience guiding vessels through Jacksonville&#8217;s St. John&#8217;s