BUDGET TRAVEL & BACKPACKING • Monday, October 26, 2026 Delta Air Lines Freezes Medallion Status Requirements for a Third Consecutive Year In a welcome surprise for frequent flyers navigating an increasingly expensive travel landscape, Delta Air Lines has confirmed...
BUDGET TRAVEL & BACKPACKING • Sunday, October 25, 2026 West Coast Travelers Finally See a Surge in Business Class Award Space to Europe Points and miles enthusiasts residing along the West Coast have long watched their peers in the Midwest and...
BUDGET TRAVEL & BACKPACKING • Sunday, October 25, 2026 Delta Holds Firm on Medallion Status Requirements for 2027 as Industry Shifts Continue Travelers loyal to Delta Air Lines can breathe a sigh of relief as the carrier confirms it will...
BUDGET TRAVEL & BACKPACKING • Saturday, October 24, 2026 American Express Announces Major Changes to Platinum Card Hotel Credits Alongside New Airbnb Partnership American Express has delivered a significant update to holders of the American Express Platinum Card® and Business Platinum...
BUDGET TRAVEL & BACKPACKING • Saturday, October 24, 2026 Navigating Delta Air Lines’ Business Class: A Comprehensive Ranking of Delta One Cabins from Best to Worst When travelers shell out large sums of cash or burn through a metric ton of hard-earned miles to...
BUDGET TRAVEL & BACKPACKING • Friday, October 16, 2026 FareTracker Marks Strong First Week as Travelers Recover Thousands in Flight Price Drops Airlines have long relied on the reality that once passengers book a flight, they rarely look back at...
BUDGET TRAVEL & BACKPACKING • Thursday, October 15, 2026 Thrifty Traveler is Hiring a Flight and Hotel Deal Analyst to Join Its Growing Team Are you a dedicated points-and-miles enthusiast who spends your free time hunting down the absolute best flight and...
BUDGET TRAVEL & BACKPACKING • Thursday, October 15, 2026 Inside the Airlines: Zach Griff Joins the Thrifty Traveler Podcast to Discuss the Future of Points, Tech, and Loyalty Programs The modern landscape of commercial aviation is undergoing a massive transformation, leaving even the most seasoned travelers wondering...
BUDGET TRAVEL & BACKPACKING • Thursday, October 15, 2026 Capital One Venture Card’s Lucrative 75,000-Mile and $300 Travel Credit Offer Persists, Defying Expectations Nearly six weeks after Capital One initially rolled out a high-value, limited-time sign-up bonus on its popular Venture...
BUDGET TRAVEL & BACKPACKING • Thursday, October 15, 2026 Amex Platinum Cardholders Face Potential Blow as Rumored Leak Points to 2027 Hotel Credit Restrictions One of the easiest, most straightforward ways to extract tangible value out of the hefty annual fee on...