Peter Thornton
Senior Award Deal Analyst / Reporter
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Countries Visited
Torres del Paine, Chile
Favorite Destination
Window
Aisle / Window
About Peter
Peter is a Senior Award Deal Analyst and Reporter at Thrifty Traveler who joined the team in March 2022. He spends most days digging for the best points and miles deals to send to Thrifty Traveler Premium members.
Before joining Thrifty Traveler, he spent over a decade at Airfarewatchdog covering the airline industry and flight deals. He has also been published elsewhere such as The Points Guy, Smarter Travel, and USA Today.
Peter began his airline career as a flight attendant where he fell in love with the industry and traveled the globe extensively. Overall, he has nearly 20 years of experience in the airline industry.
Peter believes travel is the best education one can get and enjoys helping others see the world for less.
Peter's Favorites
Aer Lingus business class in the “throne” seat nonstop from Dublin to Los Angeles for 47,500 British Airways Avios.
Schedule some free time. Go sightseeing but don’t try to see everything. Meet people and see what life is like in a different part of the world. That’s the true beauty of travel.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
Peter's Latest Articles
How to Fly Emirates Roundtrip to Europe for 35K in Economy, or 108K for Business
When Do Airlines Release Award Availability? Booking Early with Your Miles is Key
Trying to Use Your Miles? The Best Websites for Finding Award Availability
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: How to Earn & Redeem These Valuable Points
Now Open: The New Chase Sapphire Lounge San Diego (SAN)
EU261: How to Get Compensation for Flight Delays & Cancellations in Europe
10 of the Best Award Search Tools to Use Your Points & Miles
The Price Was Right: SAS Economy Review on the Airbus A350
Japan, Fiji, Europe & More: 6 Sweet Spots to Book with Alaska Miles
Your Best Bets for Flying Lie-Flat to Hawaii (From 35K Points Each Way!)
An Amazing Value: A Review of SAS Plus Premium Economy on the Airbus A330