American Airlines 787-8 Main Cabin Extra Review: Miami to Los Angeles

American Airlines sometimes uses widebody aircraft on domestic routes. Miami to Los Angeles is one example. A few years ago, I flew the same route in the opposite direction on the American 777-300ER.

Buy Avianca LifeMiles with a 145% Bonus

Until August 27, 2026, Avianca is selling LifeMiles with up to a 145% bonus, which can be a great way to fly in a premium cabin at a discount.

The ‘Let’s Buy Spirit Airlines’ Campaign Failed—Now It Wants Fans To Fund A New ‘Costco Of Airlines’

The 'grassroots movement' never bought Spirit out of bankruptcy. Now it is scrubbing its mailing list ahead of a retail fundraising campaign for a membership airline that would outsource the actual flying.

Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status: How To Earn It, And What Perks It Offers

Generally speaking, hotel elite status becomes most valuable when you get toward the higher tiers, as that’s when you start getting benefits like suite upgrades and breakfast. Admittedly many people end up with lower elite status as well, so I think it&#

Two Canadian Odd Lot Tender Opportunities (Air Canada & Docebo)

There are currently two Canadian odd lot tender opportunities (we posted about DCBO before, but target price has been increased and offer extended)

Review: Singapore Airlines First Class Suites on the Airbus A380

Singapore Airlines operates what is arguably the most spacious and luxurious first class product in the sky today.

American Express Announces U.S. Open Benefits 2026 (Two Lounges & $10 Off $100+)

American Express has announced a number of benefits and experiences for cardholders during the U.S. Open 2026.

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

The Extra Mile, Aug. 21: Fare Wars Are Back, An Easy $50 Win & More

Happy Friday, Extra Mile readers! Airlines are suddenly undercutting each other on international routes, and it&#8217;s translating into some of the best fare deals we&#8217;ve seen in years. Also today: &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/newsletters

ALL Accor Status Fast Track Offer From Brazilian Partner Programs (Conversion Required) August 24 – 28, 2026

Accor is very active in the Brazilian market (as we have seen with the Signature program), and several local partners allow you to convert their points/miles to ALL. Accor has launched an instant Gold offer and a fast track to keep it through the end [&#8230;]

How the Chase Trifecta Stacks Up in 2026: Is It Still Worth It?

The Chase trifecta is a popular combination of rewards cards that can help you earn more points within the Ultimate Rewards program. It consists of 2 no-annual-fee cards and a premium Sapphire card. The core strategy hasn&#8217;t changed, but the...

Last Chance Deals: Cathay Pacific transfer bonus & award rebate, United Mile Play offers, & more

Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week, along with a collection of other deals due to end soon. There are a dozen deals ending this week, two of which are Cathay Pacific-related. One of those is a 10% transfer bonus, while the other gives a p

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

Chase credit cards: Best time to apply based on offer history

Credit card welcome bonus offers can change quickly and over time. Here's what to know about Chase's bonuses so you can know when to apply.

European River Cruises Remain Disrupted Despite Recent Rain

[OK & TX] Great Plains Bank $300 Checking Bonus, Direct Deposit Not Required

Great Plains Bank is offering a $250 bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements

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

Air France and KLM Premium Economy Awards with EuroBonus: Best Routes (2026)

Air France Premium and KLM Premium Comfort awards are now bookable online with SAS EuroBonus points, and have been appearing in the booking tool since late July 2026. That brings the number of SkyTeam partners you can book in Premium Economy to five, and it

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.

6 Reasons Why We Love the Chase Sapphire Preferred®

Check out the Top 6 Reasons why the Chase Sapphire Preferred® is our #1 personal card. Great signup bonus and transfer partners. It's the single best "starter card" for beginners. The post