Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss! Black Friday Special On Our Favorite Award Service & 2026 Award Travel Outlook
Nov 26, 2025
Kyle Potter, a Senior contributor at Thrifty Traveler, dives into exciting travel trends. He breaks down Thrifty Traveler's Black Friday promotion, offering a fantastic 50% discount. Kyle also discusses the implications of Delta's SkyMiles sale to Europe, hinting it may indicate future trends in award pricing for 2026. The chat touches on Hilton's tier adjustments and the relevance of new programs like Diamond Reserve. Plus, there's a look at valuable hotel deals, making this a must-listen for travel enthusiasts!
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Last-Minute Polaris Booked After Award Drop
- Richard Kerr booked last-minute United Polaris to Dublin and chose an earlier 777 flight to maximize sleep and comfort.
- He monitored award space and jumped when a one-way dropped from 200k to 150k miles making the trip feasible.
Prepaid Hotel Card Failure Almost Canceled Stay
- Richard booked a prepaid one-night Hyatt Centric rate but woke to an email that the card on file had failed.
- He discovered Hyatt doesn't always validate prepaid card details at booking, risking cancellations.
Verify Payment Methods For Prepaid Rates
- Check and update payment methods even for prepaid hotel bookings because hotels may charge later.
- Don't assume a prepaid booking validates your card at the time of reservation.