Jackson Newman

Sioux Falls

Senior Editor at Thrifty Traveler

Credit Cards & Award Travel Editor @ThriftyTraveler

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How Long Will the 100K Chase Sapphire Preferred® Bonus Last?

1 week ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

In the world of points and miles, few credit card bonuses have made waves quite like this one: The *chase sapphire preferred* is currently offering a 100,000-point bonus after spending $5,000 in the first three months. Plenty of travelers have jumped on this huge offer already – and for good reason: It's the first 100,000-point bonus we've seen on this go-to travel card in almost four years, dwarfing the card's standard 60,000-point bonus.
Massive: Is Google Flights is Finally Rolling Out a Basic Economy Filter?

1 week ago | thriftytraveler.com | Kyle Potter |Gunnar Olson |Jackson Newman

Google Fights is far and away the most powerful search platforms for cheap flights, bar none. And the company just made it even better, answering our prayers (and yours) with one of the most requested features. On Tuesday, some members of the Thrifty Traveler team suddenly started seeing the ability to filter out pesky basic economy fares. Google appears to be testing this latest-and-greatest new feature, so not every user will see it.
American Will Offer Free Inflight Wi-Fi by 2026

1 week ago | thriftytraveler.com | Kyle Potter |Jackson Newman

American Airlines will offer fast, free Wi-Fi across nearly all its fleet, the Dallas-based carrier announced on Tuesday morning, finally matching Delta and United in offering passengers free inflight connectivity. The airline said free Wi-Fi will roll out starting in January 2026, eventually offered on more than 90% of its fleet.
Oh, Canada: The Sweet Spot for Scoring Business Class Award Availability

1 week ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman |Kyle Potter

Using airline miles isn’t nearly as simple as paying cash for a flight – especially if you’re aiming for the comfy seats up front. Airlines are increasingly throttling prized premium cabin award space for the growing audience of American travelers flush with points, making business class much harder to book…One easy solution? Start your search for long-haul flights from Canada instead, where it's often much easier to find a lie-flat seat bookable with points.
Just Missed the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card's Huge New Bonus? It Might Not Be Too Late

2 weeks ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

Chase just upped the ante on its popular *chase sapphire preferred* in a big way: You can now bonus_miles_full While that massive, limited-time bonus is welcome news to most … some travelers might be left with a sour taste in their mouths. If you recently applied for the card with its standard 60,000-point bonus, we might have good news. Chase has been matching some new card members to the bigger offer. This isn't being done automatically – you'll have to ask.
United Adds New Routes to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh & More

3 weeks ago | thriftytraveler.com | Kyle Potter |Jackson Newman

United Airlines announced Wednesday it will commence one-stop flights to the Southeast Asian hotspots of Bangkok (BKK) and Ho Chi Minh (SGN) later this year while adding another nonstop destination in Australia: Adelaide (ADL). No airline makes bigger moves when it comes to splashy new routes than United – this is the airline that's already adding flights to Greenland and Mongolia this spring, after all.
RIP: Virgin Atlantic Kills Off Last Delta One Sweet Spot Redemption

3 weeks ago | thriftytraveler.com | Kyle Potter |Jackson Newman

The internet collectively poured one out last summer when Virgin finally axed one of its best sweet spots: The days of booking Delta One business class to Europe for just 50,000 points and a few bucks each way are over. Virgin began tacking on nasty surcharges and fees of $1,000-plus on these Delta business class redemptions … unless you were flying from Europe back to the states, that is. In that case, you could book for as low as just 47,500 points and about $200 to $250 or so in fees.
Hidden Gems: 7 Unique Ways to Redeem Alaska Miles for Great Value

3 weeks ago | thriftytraveler.com | Long Tran |Jackson Newman

Even if you’re not a regular Alaska Airlines flyer, its Mileage Plan frequent flyer program is one of the most valuable out there thanks to a strong network of global partners. With some of the best redemption rates of any points and miles program, Alaska miles can take you far – think Chile, Dublin, Fiji, Sydney, Tokyo, and more – all for a fraction of what you'd pay with most other programs. But the real magic? You don’t even need to fly Alaska Airlines to unlock these amazing deals.
Chase Adds New Monthly Lyft Credit for Sapphire Reserve Cardholders

3 weeks ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman |Kyle Potter

Chase and Lyft just expanded their longtime partnership, rolling out a new monthly credit for top-tier *chase sapphire reserve* cardholders … but it comes at a cost: You'll earn fewer points on Lyft rides going forward. Starting Tuesday, April 1, travelers with a Sapphire Reserve get up to $120 in annual Lyft credits (split into monthly installments of up to $10). The downside? You'll now only earn 5x points per dollar when paying for your ride – half the previous 10x return.
Wow: A Massive 100K Bonus on Our Favorite Travel Card is Back

3 weeks ago | thriftytraveler.com | Kyle Potter |Jackson Newman

Stop what you're doing! Chase just rolled out one of the biggest, limited-time offers we've ever seen on its popular *chase sapphire preferred*: You can currently earn 100,000 bonus points after $5,000 in purchases in your first three months from account opening. If we sound shocked, it's because we are. This is the first time we've seen a 100,000-point bonus on one of our favorite travel cards since way back in 2021 – and honestly, we were sure we'd never see it again.