Jackson Newman

Sioux Falls

Senior Editor at Thrifty Traveler

Senior Editor @ThriftyTraveler

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Book AA Flights to Mexico, Europe & Beyond from 5K AA Miles!

1 week ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

American Airlines is currently running a massive award sale, offering over 1 million economy award seats for as low as just 5,000 AAdvantage miles each way for trips this August and September. This includes domestic flights within U.S. (but not Hawaii or Alaska), as well as routes to Mexico, the Caribbean, and even select European destinations like London and Rome.
CLEAR is Raising Prices (Once Again) for Members & Families

2 weeks ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

CLEAR® Plus bills itself as the ultimate travel time-saver … but with long lines to get through security at many busy airports across the country, CLEAR may not be worth the cost for every traveler. And now that cost is growing again – at least for those paying out of pocket. The price for CLEAR Plus is set to increase from $199 to $209 a year effective July 1. It's the second price increase in less than a year – and the third in under three years.
Bilt Slashes Point Earnings for Most Non-Bilt Card Rent Payments

2 weeks ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

Well … that didn't last long. After turning heads last month by offering Bilt Rewards points for rent payments made with any credit card, Bilt is already scaling things back. Beginning July 21, users will earn half as many points when paying rent with a non-Bilt credit card. Come that date, if you're using a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover card to pay rent through Bilt, you’ll only earn 1 Bilt point per every $2 spent.
What Happens When?

2 weeks ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

For years, Southwest Airlines stood out in the U.S. airline industry, offering two free checked bags and free change and cancellation on every ticket, even as other carriers piled on fees. But those days are coming to an end. Southwest announced a sweeping set of changes that will upend many of the passenger-friendly policies the airline was once known for. The reaction? Many loyal flyers were stunned – and some are ready to move on.
Another One: Bilt Adds JAL Mileage Bank as Newest Transfer Partner

3 weeks ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

Bilt Rewards just won't stop adding travel partners to its growing portfolio of airline and hotel programs. As of Tuesday, you can now send Bilt Rewards points to Japan Airlines (JAL) Mileage Bank – its 20th transfer partner, cementing Bilt as the first (and only) major transferable points program to partner with the Japanese carrier. After launching this morning, Bilt members can now transfer their points to JAL Mileage Bank at a 1:1 ratio – meaning 2,000 Bilt points get you 2,000 JAL miles.
Why The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card 100K Bonus is Too Good to Pass Up

4 weeks ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

You may have heard, Chase is currently offering a monster, limited-time bonus on its popular *chase sapphire preferred*. For a few more days, you can earn 100,000 points after spending $5,000 in the first three months. Let me repeat, you can currently earn 100,000 points – worth a minimum of $1,250 for travel – for spending $5,000 in three months. That minimum spending requirement isn't nothing … far from it.
Like It or Not, 'Coupons' on Travel Cards Are Here to Stay

1 month ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

What do avid travelers paying hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars in credit card annual fees and frequent Walmart shoppers have in common? They can both snag a free Whopper and a Burger King discount. That reads like a punch line, but it's not a joke.
13 Ways to Earn Points & Miles Without Using Credit Cards

1 month ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

Without question, the fastest way to build up a massive stash of points and miles is to snag a lucrative credit card welcome offer and use that card for everyday purchases. But what if credit cards aren’t an option – or just aren’t your thing? No problem: You don’t need plastic to pile up points and miles. From paying rent to grabbing your morning coffee or catching a ride with Lyft and Uber, you can (and should) be earning rewards on all your daily spending.
How Long Will the 100K Chase Sapphire Preferred® Bonus Last?

1 month 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 month 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.