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Thrifty Traveler is a travel and flight deal website dedicated to helping millions of readers and subscribers see the world for less with cheap flight deal alerts, clear and concise guides to using points and miles, travel tips and tricks, and covering the latest news in the travel industry.
In addition to our daily stories online, we run a flight deal alert service called Thrifty Traveler Premium, sending the cheapest and domestic flight deals to tens of thousands of subscribers each and every day.
In addition to our daily stories online, we run a flight deal alert service called Thrifty Traveler Premium, sending the cheapest and domestic flight deals to tens of thousands of subscribers each and every day.
Overview
Location
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2015
Mentions in press and media 15
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| Jun 20, 2026 | The budget airline model in the U.S. is running out of runway | To learn more about the CNBC CFO Council, visit cnbccouncils.com/cfo Breeze Airways, Frontier, and Avelo are some of the beneficiaries of Spirit’s bankruptcy, but the budget airline model remains under stress in the the U.S. and jet fuel pr... |
| May 23, 2026 | Spirit’s collapse, high fuel prices test limits of summer vacation spending | Airfare is the highest it’s been in four years, according to the Airlines Reporting Corporation, which tracks travel agency ticket sales. Jet fuel prices have soared, and airlines say they are increasingly passing those costs along to custo... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending — sometimes too much. Related Articles Rocket maker receives large... |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Travel | Winter weather can disrupt. Here’s what to do if your flight is canceled | Am I owed a refund? If you no longer want to take the trip, or found another way of getting to your destination, the airline is legally required to refund your money, even if you bought a non-refundable ticket. It doesn’t matter why the fli... |
| Jul 26, 2024 | The FCC and Crypto: A Tale of Two Futures** ** | ** The political landscape is shifting. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the cryptocurrency sector are at a crossroads. Each faces a future shaped by new leadership and changing ideologies. As the 2024 election approaches, th... |
| Jul 24, 2024 | What Does Kamala Harris' (Presumptive) Nomination Mean for Crypto This Election? Vibe shift Stories you may have missed This week Elsewhere: | Vice President Kamala Harris is now the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States, after President Joe Biden abruptly announced he was withdrawing from the race. With her ascent to the top of the party ticket c... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Sausage or Guinness? For MSP travelers, European options await this summer | figcaption>span]:font-sans"> Twin Cities travelers this summer will have more choices than ever for flying directly to European cities. Why it matters: European vacations are fantastic, and all this new competition means sweet de... |
| Jul 4, 2023 | No one is immune from the nightmare of airport security | Even seasoned travelers can be riddled with anxiety about getting through airport security — especially during peak travel times, like this holiday weekend. The big picture: Rules about liquids, laptops and shoes can seem outdated and arbit... |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Southwest Airlines chaos sparks new calls to make airlines pay passengers when flights are delayed or canceled | Southwest Airlines canceled almost 16,000 flights this holiday season. Seth Herald/Getty Images US airlines aren't legally required to offer any compensation for delayed or canceled flights. Lawmakers are pushing for change, spurred in... |
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FAQ about Thrifty Traveler
When was Thrifty Traveler founded?
Thrifty Traveler was founded in 2015.
What has the press written about Thrifty Traveler?
Parsers VC has collected 15 articles mentioning Thrifty Traveler, among them “The budget airline model in the U.S. is running out of runway” (Jun 20, 2026) and “Spirit’s collapse, high fuel prices test limits of summer vacation spending” (May 23, 2026).
Is Thrifty Traveler still active?
Yes, Thrifty Traveler is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 3, 2026.