United Airlines Sold Window Seats Without Windows. Now A Judge Is Letting Passengers Sue

United charged passengers for “window seats” that had only a cabin wall. A judge just rejected the airline’s bid to toss the lawsuit, saying passengers plausibly paid for an actual window - not just a 'position in the aircraft'.

5 Ways American Express Hilton Honors Credit Cards Can Add Serious Value To Your Travels

New cardholders can earn more Hilton Honors Bonus Points for a limited time. Get access to perks like upgrades, free breakfast and more when you hold select cards. Offer ends July 29, 2026. Partner offer, terms apply.

New Centurion Lounge Access Rules Now Live (Same Flight, 5 Hours Max On Layovers)

According to information shared with TPG, American Express will make changes to Centurion Lounge access starting on July 8, 2026

Best-Ever Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Bonus: Earn 200K Points

In 2025, we saw the introduction of theSapphire Reserve for Business, which is Chase’s new premium business card. While the card has a steep annual fee, it also has strong perks, and for many people, will prove to be more than worthwhile.

Avid hiker? Get 50% back on an AllTrails subscription with a targeted Amex Offer

Are you an avid hiker? If so, you’re likely familiar with AllTrails.com which is an excellent resource for hiking trails not only in the US, but worldwide too. AllTrails has a free membership which provides a lot of information that you might need whe

Ultimate Guide To Emirates Skywards

Emirates is known for its ultra-luxury first class product and features a not-as-well known loyalty program that has some interesting use cases

Parents Can Now Track Their Kids on Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship

Save $75 When You Spend $400 on Hotel Bookings With This Citi Offer [Targeted]

If you have a Citi card, check your account for a targeted offer to get $75 back on hotel bookings of $400 or more made through the Citi Travel portal by August 7, 2026. Let’s take a look at the...

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

Locals Want Cruise Ships to Slow Down After 2026 Whale Strike

Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas arrived in Seward, Alaska, on June 19 with a dead fin whale draped across its bow. A necropsy found the whale, a pregnant 61-foot female, had blunt force trauma consistent with a vessel strike, according to NOAA Fish

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card vs Sapphire Reserve®: Which is Right for You?

The *chase sapphire preferred* and the *chase sapphire reserve* have long been the gold standard in the points and miles world. Not only are they some of the best travel &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/comparisons/credit-card/chase-sapphire-prefer

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

W South Beach is leaving Marriott for Hilton — and reflagging to a major luxury brand

The iconic South Beach hotel will close in August and reopen next year under Hilton.

Is Scene+ a Stronger Travel Loyalty Program than WestJet Rewards?

If you’re hoping to save money on travel with WestJet, is it better to earn Scene+ points or WestJet points?

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

T-Life (T-Mobile Tuesday): Free 7-Eleven, $12 Calm Subscription & More

Each Tuesday, T-Mobile releases a number of freebies and deals for their customers. This week they are as follows:

Best Rewards Card Offers Right Now — Up To 175,000 Points In Bonuses For Premium Travel [July 2026]

July 2026 brings a new best-ever credit card offers, with several new bonuses added and others already gone. Here’s the up-to-date list of the most lucrative deals still available.

Mass Cancellation Of Approved U.S. ESTA (Wisa Waiver) Applications During Worldcup?

If you&#8217;re planning to go to the U.S. soon and are eligible for the Visa Waiver program, you might want to check its current validity, as there appears to be either a bug or a controlled cancellation wave of previously confirmed ESTAs. Various travel foru

United/Marriott reciprocal promo: Earn 2,000 Marriott points + 1,500 United miles every time you stay & fly

United and Marriott have a longstanding partnership in a few different ways, such as additional bonus miles when transferring Marriott Bonvoy points and elite status with the other program when having high enough elite status in one of the programs. There&#

Schengen Flights Within Europe: Logistics Explained

The logistics surrounding travel can be complicated, especially when it comes to traveling internationally. In this post, I want to talk a bit about the Schengen Area, and the implications of this for travelers. I know that for some people, this will be super