2026 Extra Mile Reader Survey
We’d love to hear what you think of the Extra Mile newsletter and how we can make it better! At the end, you can enter to win one of three $100 gift cards to an airline of your choice.
Your Extra Mile Experience
How often do you read the Extra Mile?
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Every issue, or almost every issue
A few times a week
About once a week
A few times a month
Rarely
Which version of the Extra Mile do you currently receive?
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Daily (Monday–Friday)
Weekly (Monday only)
I'm not sure
Did you know the Extra Mile is also available every weekday?
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Yes
No
Would you like to switch to the daily Extra Mile and receive it Monday through Friday?
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Yes, switch me to daily
No, I'd prefer to keep receiving the weekly edition
What email address would you like to receive the daily Extra Mile at?
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example@example.com
How do you feel about the length of the Extra Mile?
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Too long — I'd prefer something shorter
Just right
Too short — I'd enjoy more content
I usually skim rather than read the whole newsletter
When do you typically read the Extra Mile?
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As soon as it hits my inbox
Before noon
Afternoon (noon–5 p.m.)
Evening (after 5 p.m.)
Whenever I have time — no consistent time
Would you prefer to receive the Extra Mile at a different time?
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Earlier in the morning
Later in the morning
In the afternoon
In the evening
I'm happy with the current delivery time
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Content & Value
What types of content do you enjoy most in the Extra Mile? (Select up to 3)
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Travel news and industry updates
Deal of the Day (flight deals, sales, and promotions)
Points and miles news (program changes, transfer bonuses, etc.)
Credit card news, benefits, and offers
Travel tips, tricks, and how-to guides
Flight, airline, and hotel reviews
Other Travel Tidbits (quick news and updates)
Recurring features (From the TT Slack, Gettin' Booksy, On Our Radar, etc.)
Thrifty Traveler news, products, and updates
Other
What would you like to see MORE of in the Extra Mile? (Select up to 3)
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Flight deals and airline sales
Hotel deals and award availability
Beginner-friendly points and miles education
Advanced points and miles strategies
Credit card comparisons, reviews, and recommendations
Airline and hotel loyalty program deep dives
Flight and hotel reviews
Travel destination guides and inspiration
Practical travel tips (booking, airports, travel planning, etc.)
Thrifty Traveler Premium deal highlights and member benefits
Behind-the-scenes content from the Thrifty Traveler team
Other
Is there any content you'd like to see LESS of in the Extra Mile?
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Travel news
Flight deals and promotions
Points and miles updates
Credit card news and offers
Airline and hotel reviews
Thrifty Traveler products and promotions
Recurring features
Nothing — I like the current mix
Other
How do you feel about our recurring features, such as "From the TT Slack," "Gettin' Booksy," and "On Our Radar"?
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I look forward to them
I enjoy some, but not others
I usually skip them
I haven't noticed these features
What's one thing we could change or add to make the Extra Mile more valuable to you?
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Travel Interests & Habits
Which of the following best describes your experience with points and miles?
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Beginner — I'm just learning how points and miles work
Intermediate — I earn and redeem points but want to learn more
Advanced — I regularly use points and miles to book travel
Expert — I'm very experienced with loyalty programs and award travel
I'm primarily interested in cash flight deals, not points and miles
Which airline loyalty programs do you currently use or collect miles with?
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Delta SkyMiles
United MileagePlus
American Airlines AAdvantage
Southwest Rapid Rewards
Alaska Atmos Rewards
JetBlue TrueBlue
Air Canada Aeroplan
Air France/KLM Flying Blue
British Airways Club (Avios)
I don't currently collect airline miles
Other
Which credit card points programs do you currently earn points with?
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Chase Ultimate Rewards
American Express Membership Rewards
Capital One Miles
Citi ThankYou Points
Bilt Rewards
Wells Fargo Rewards
I primarily use airline- or hotel-specific credit cards
I don't currently earn credit card points
Other
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Thrifty Traveler Tools & Products
Before taking this survey, were you aware of our free credit card benefits tracker (CCBT)?
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Yes, and I currently use it
Yes, I've tried it but don't currently use it
Yes, but I haven't tried it
No, I wasn't aware of it
What could we do to improve the credit card benefits tracker?
Before taking this survey, were you aware of FareTracker, our free tool that monitors flight prices after you've booked?
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Yes, and I currently use it
Yes, I've tried it but don't currently use it
Yes, but I haven't tried it
No, I wasn't aware of it
What could we do to improve FareTracker?
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Newsletters & Discovery
Do you subscribe to any other travel, points, or miles newsletters?
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The Points Guy
Frequent Miler
One Mile at a Time
Going
Upgraded Points
View from the Wing
No, the Extra Mile is the only travel newsletter I subscribe to
Other
Is there anything you've seen in another travel newsletter that you'd love for us to put our own spin on?
Are you reading email newsletters (like the Extra Mile) more often or less often than a year ago?
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More often
Less often
About the same
What other platforms do you use for travel news or guides?
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Websites and blogs
Public forums (Reddit, FlyerTalk, etc.)
Podcasts
Instagram/TikTok
YouTube
Other
Where would you like to see more of Thrifty Traveler’s content where we aren’t already active? (You can currently find our content on thriftytraveler.com, YouTube, the Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Instagram, and TikTok.)
How did you originally hear about the Extra Mile?
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Thrifty Traveler website
Thrifty Traveler Premium
Thrifty Traveler Podcast
Social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
Credit card benefits tracker
FareTracker
Online advertisement
Friend or family member
I don't remember
Other
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About You
What is your age range?
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Under 25
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Prefer not to answer
What is your gender?
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Female
Male
Non-binary
Prefer not to answer
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Final Thoughts
Is there anything else you'd like to share about the Extra Mile?
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