Thrifty Traveler - September 3, 2025

[Daily Beat] 🍾 8 Tips for Booking Biz Class with Points

Plus: Get 30% More Points With a New Transfer Bonus From Capital...

The Latest in Travel: September 3, 2025

Our 8 Best Tips & Tricks for Booking Biz Class with Points

If you need credit card points to book lie-flat seats (like most travelers who can't afford $5,000 seats...), you know it's not always a walk in the park. But if you follow these eight tips, a business class seat could be in your future.

Get 30% More Points With a New Transfer Bonus From Capital One to Virgin!

Got some Capital One miles and big travel goals? Here's your chance to get even more out of them with an excellent new transfer bonus.

Ouch: Alaska Cuts Partnerships With Singapore & LATAM Airlines

Alaska's brand-new Atmos Rewards program looked like a simple rebrand of the beloved Mileage Plan, but now we're losing at least two beloved booking partners. Here's when.

New Amex Offer: Spend $50+ on Amazon, Get 500 Points (up to 3 Times)

American Express just added a fantastic new Amex Offer to help you earn some extra Membership Rewards points on your Amazon purchases.

New: Get a 25% Bonus When Transferring Amex Points to Hilton

Amex cardholders, if you've got a card that earns Membership Rewards points, login and check your account: Amex is out with a new 25% bonus when transferring to Hilton Honors.

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