What's in Our Wallets? The 2026 Prince of Travel Team Card Lineup

Our team's credit card strategy has evolved significantly. Here's what we're actively using, what's collecting dust, and what might not survive the year.

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

The Extra Mile, July 7: Capital One’s Case for Respect, Big Transfer Bonuses & Avios Math That Actually Pays

Tuesday, July 7 In today's newsletter we give Capital One its flowers, take a look at some of the best (currently available) transfer bonuses, crunch the numbers on &#8220;Avios &#038; &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/newsletters/extra-mile/july-7-

9 Amazing Airline Lounge Amenities, From Saunas, To Ducks, To Gyms

I&#8217;ve published my lists of what I consider to be the world&#8217;s best first class lounges and best business class lounges, and I&#8217;ve also shared what amenities make an airport lounge good. In this post, I thought it would be fun to be a bit lighth

(Amazing 100K Offer!) Q&A on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

🔥 Exciting New Offer! The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Credit Card is currently offering an incredible 100,000 points bonus when you spend $5,000 in 3 months from account opening! The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is our favorite beginner card! In our opinion

FBI Charges Cruise Ship Hairstylist For Assaulting Guests With Fake Massages

New Southwest Promotion for 30% Bonus Points on Credit Card Spending Through September 30

Southwest Airlines is offering 30% bonus points when spending on your Southwest credit card over the next few months. There is a minimum spending requirement attached to this offer, though, and it ends on September 30. However, you&#8217;ll earn more...

Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card review: Simple Delta perks without a premium annual fee

Is the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card the right choice for you? We take a look at the pros and cons of Delta's starter business card.

A new JW Marriott just opened in Kenya, located on a 45,000-acre private conservancy

The highly anticipated JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp, one of TPG's most exciting hotel openings of 2026, is now open.

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.