Jackson Newman

Sioux Falls

Senior Editor at Thrifty Traveler

Senior Editor @ThriftyTraveler

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Another One: Bilt Adds JAL Mileage Bank as Newest Transfer Partner

1 day 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

5 days 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 week 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

2 weeks 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?

3 weeks 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?

4 weeks 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

4 weeks 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.