Written by FTG Staff @ Frugal Travel Guy
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Category: Rookie Travel Tips
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing the Points and Miles Game
Written by Anya Kartashova @ Frugal Travel Guy
The following are the things I wish I knew when I started travel hacking.
Flight Canceled? Don’t Take the Free Hotel Stay
Written by Howie Rappaport @ Frugal Travel Guy
There are better options than staying at a dumpy airport hotel.
Travel Apps To Use When You Have Limited Connectivity
Written by Howie Rappaport @ Frugal Travel Guy
Always being connected to the internet is a blessing and a curse. At home, you’ve likely got a data plan and easy access to Wi-Fi, so there is never a problem getting online. Traveling internationally it can get costly and perhaps the best option if you never know which country you’ll be in is Google Fi. […]
How to Avoid the “Basic Economy” Carry-On Ban
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
With these cards you can still get your luggage on the flight.
If You Have to Fly Economy, Here’s How to Make It Better
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
I’ve compiled a list of the things I’ve learned while flying economy. Enjoy!
Why You Need Social Media in the Points and Miles World
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ Frugal Travel Guy
Are you plugged in to the deals, advice and help you can get when you sign in?
The Best Way to Find Flight Deals When Your Plans Are Still Flexible
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
How to search for flight deals when your plans are still flexible.
5 Fun Ways to Cut Your Travel Costs
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
Budget travel isn’t always all about saving money.
How to Find A Card That Lets You Fly For Free
Written by Sandra MacGregor @ Frugal Travel Guy
What do you look for in a great rewards card?
Rookie Travel Tip: How to Avoid Baggage Fees When You Fly
Written by Sandra MacGregor @ Frugal Travel Guy
As baggage fees get higher, it pays to invest a little time into finding out how to avoid them.
Rapid Rewards Season: Southwest’s Flight Schedule Is Open Again
Written by Holly Johnson @ Frugal Travel Guy
Southwest Airlines’ flight schedule is open again. Now’s the time to maximize your miles and nab cheap flights.
The Best Ways to Grab Last Minute Holiday Points & Miles
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
Last minute shopping is all about strategy. Here’s how to maximize your miles even if you wait until the end of the year.
How to Cash In on Delayed Flights
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
When your flight is delayed, it can be an opportunity for compensation — but you have to know how to ask.
Is My Credit Score Good Enough for A Travel Credit Card?
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
How far can you travel on your credit score?
AwardAce Is a Perfect Cheat Sheet for Booking Award Tickets
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
Getting into points and miles is really tough. There are so many different award programs — both airline and hotel, as well as transferable points currencies. Each has a different award chart and different partners that you can redeem your miles for travel on. Things get really complicated, really fast, and it is difficult to […]
Are You a Country Counter? The Pros and Cons of Counting the Number of Countries You’ve Visited.
Written by Christine Krzyszton @ Frugal Travel Guy
There has been a lot of debate over whether travelers should indulge in the practice of counting the number of countries they have visited. Those who oppose counting countries argue that if you’re visiting just to check the destination off your list, you’re not really getting immersed in the culture of the place so the […]
Is Joining Chase’s “Private Client” Program Worth It?
Written by Holly Johnson @ Frugal Travel Guy
Talk of joining Chase Private Client is all the rage these days. Rumor has it, joining Chase Private Client makes it easier to get approved for your favorite rewards cards – maybe to the point of exempting you from the 5/24 rule. As someone who banks exclusively with Chase and even has a mortgage with […]
Jet Airways Is Underrated, but Is It Worth Flying? Find out HERE
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
Jet Airways doesn’t have a business class product that is overly talked about due to the fact that it is not an airline that is common to earn miles with or redeem miles to fly on. I recently had the opportunity to fly Jet Airways on an inexpensive business class fare, so I figured that […]
Taking a Deeper Look at United’s Award Changes
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
For many Star Alliance loyal travelers, the recent changes to United Airlines MileagePlus rules are a mixed bag of both good and bad. Published on a special landing site built by the airline, the new changes revolve around three points within the program: fees for changing itineraries, stopover rules on itineraries and around-the-world reward travel. […]