Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Of all the personal travel cards on the market, the one that offers the most perks and access is The Platinum Card® from American Express. It’s also one of the most expensive cards due to … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. World of Hyatt has launched several promotions in the last few weeks, including a way for members to earn double points on qualifying international stays and 1,000 bonus points per night at eligible … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Availability was accurate as of 2:45 p.m. EDT, July 11. It’s day one of the two-day 2023 Amazon Prime Day sale, and it’s not too late to score steep discounts on your most wanted Apple products. Whether you need a se … | Continue reading
Travel demand to Europe peaks in the summer, but if you go during winter instead, you can often enjoy lighter crowds and better prices. That’s now doubly true for some Floridian travelers. Low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways on Tuesday announced new flights from Miami to Pari … | Continue reading
Get ready for some red, white and “oooh” this Independence Day. Several cruise lines are offering discounts on sailings, as well as added perks like flights and transfers, drink packages, Wi-Fi and shore excursions. If summer has you yearning for a getaway, put down that hot dog, … | Continue reading
It’s summer, which means people are headed to the beach, to their favorite city destinations and to every type of hotel on the way and in between. Like always, we’re constantly trying to provide you with the most up-to-date hotel news, including the latest on the lawsuit regardin … | Continue reading
It’s no secret that I am Team Carry-On Only, refusing to check a bag at all costs. Just this week alone, 30,000 flights in the U.S. were delayed or canceled ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, increasing the risk of checked bags following suit. Even without a summer of flight is … | Continue reading
For A.J. Palzer, flying home from a trip to Houston to visit his girlfriend’s family quickly turned into a travel nightmare. Palzer, a New Jersey-based attorney, planned to fly back from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in N … | Continue reading
The iconic TPG race videos are going global, this time putting the most famous Japanese high-speed mode of transport to the test. TPG’s Madison Blancaflor and Nicky Kelvin race from Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo all the way to the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine in Kyoto, Japan. Nicky ta … | Continue reading
Editors’ note: JetBlue provided TPG with a free one-way business-class ticket for the inaugural Paris route. All opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and were not subject to review by JetBlue. On Friday morning, JetBlue Airways earned itself a new nickname: JetBleu. Tha … | Continue reading
As hundreds of thousands of passengers experienced flight delays and cancellations this week, TPG keeps getting the same question: “What are airline passengers’ rights?” It’s not a simple question to answer, but essentially right now, airline passengers in the U.S. don’t have man … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Chase offers four cards in the Ink Business family. The most valuable one to points and miles enthusiasts is the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card. Previously, it has offered 100,000 bonu … | Continue reading
In August 2022, Choice Hotels acquired Radisson Hotels Americas. And at the end of January, it became possible to transfer points between the programs at a ratio of 2 Radisson Rewards Americas points for every 1 Choice Privileges point. When I spoke with three Choice Hotels leade … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. Airlines canceled or delayed thousands more flights Tuesday as they continue to dig out from a weekend meltdown and as Mother Nature continues to be uncooperative. Widespread flight disruptions led to more than 17,000 del … | Continue reading
Budget startup Breeze Airways unveiled five new routes Tuesday, adding more nonstop flights between cities it already serves. Tampa International Airport (TPA) received the biggest boost with new Breeze service to three cities. Flights to Charleston, West Virginia; Columbus, Ohio … | Continue reading
One of the biggest events in the aviation world is about to kick off for the first time in four years. The famed Paris Air Show is set to officially return on Monday for the first time since 2019, the second major European Air Show since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Want more air … | Continue reading
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space tourism company has unveiled its inaugural commercial flight dates. The first flight, Galactic 01, is scheduled to take place between June 27 and 30. This initial flight will feature a crew of six individuals, including three members fr … | Continue reading
Not every dog mom or dad has an easy time leaving their pup behind (hi!). When it comes to summer road trips, why not bring Buddy along for the ride? For pups that do well in the car (my Frenchie Jaxson loves soothing jams and good vibrations), road trips are a great way to inclu … | Continue reading
London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), the United Kingdom’s busiest travel hub, is bracing for a fresh wave of strikes as more than 2,000 security officers prepare to stage multiple walkouts across the summer. Security officers will strike during select days from June 24 through Aug. 2 … | Continue reading
Staying connected while flying on American Airlines is about to get faster, more reliable and possibly even cheaper. The Fort Worth-based carrier announced a slew of Wi-Fi upgrades Thursday, just in time for the busy summer travel season. Perhaps the biggest upgrade will be the a … | Continue reading
One highlight of the World of Hyatt award program is that it still uses award charts to determine the points you’ll need to redeem for a free night. The World of Hyatt award chart for Hyatt hotels and resorts, as well as participating Small Luxury Hotels of the World and MGM Rewa … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. In the American Express lineup of small-business cards, the American Express® Business Gold Card and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express are two popular offerings. But just l … | Continue reading
A widespread blizzard in December, perfectly timed to wreak havoc as millions hit the road for the holidays, led to thousands of canceled and delayed flights around the country. Within a couple of days, most airlines had gotten back on their feet, brushed the snow off their wings … | Continue reading
Some hotels are just cool. From dramatic lighting and fab decor that’s swanky without trying too hard to catchy music, swinging bars and happening restaurants, some hotels have a vibe all their own, and Andaz London Liverpool Street is a full vibe in all the best ways. I stayed t … | Continue reading
Disney’s new live-action version of “The Little Mermaid” is bringing a new generation of fans under the surface and into the timeless, classic story. If seeing “The Little Mermaid” on the big screen isn’t quite enough for you, then you can book a trip to go “Under the Sea” where … | Continue reading
One of the largest and fastest-growing U.S. hotel companies has debuted two new hotel brands targeting travelers who favor independent hotels. On Monday, Boston-based Sonesta International Hotels Corp. launched Classico and Mod, two soft brands operating in the upper-upscale and … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’ve moved abroad (or plan to), you’ve likely discovered that no other country does credit card points like the good old US of A. But there’s no need to tuck your travel rewards cards … | Continue reading
Scandinavian Airlines is opening reservations Friday for its first electric flights. The open-seat reservations are for flights in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, with departures set for some time in 2028. There will be 30 seats available on each flight, and flights will be operated … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Few things get frequent flyers more excited than the prospect of an all-you-can-fly pass. It’s like an indulgent buffet of dreams in the sky for travelers: You can fly to as many places as you want and – theoreticall … | Continue reading
Frontier Airlines has just launched a new status offer, allowing Frontier Miles members with a U.S. travel rewards credit card to purchase or enroll in an Elite 20K offer. Unlike most previous offers, this doesn’t require existing status with another loyalty program. Instead, all … | Continue reading
One important distinction between advanced award travelers and those newer to the world of points and miles is how each group searches for award space. Those with experience earning and burning points and miles will carefully study various partner award charts, looking at where t … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you plan to stay at IHG hotels this summer, you’ll be happy to know that IHG One Rewards just opened registration for a new bonus points promotion. With this promotion, IHG members can … | Continue reading
If you’ve been thinking of a tropical getaway filled with white sand beaches and crystal blue waters, book this deal as soon as possible. Round-trip flights from California to Fiji are starting at $607. Fiji Airways has a slate of cheap fares to Fiji from Los Angeles and San Fran … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. If you’re having difficulty finding saver award availability with United Airlines, you’re not alone. Ever since United MileagePlus scrapped its official award charts, saver awards (the seats t … | Continue reading
United Airlines will soon have a Polaris Lounge in every domestic hub airport. The airline’s only domestic hub without a Polaris Lounge is Denver International Airport (DEN), but that’s going to change “in a couple of years,” according to CEO Scott Kirby. Want more airline-specif … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post with current examples and information. With over 30 hotel brands, Marriott is the largest hotel chain. Marriott Bonvoy’s elite status comes with many perks, including complimentary breakfast for Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite member … | Continue reading
Tracking your flight is much easier if you’re flying with United Airlines and using an iPhone. The Chicago-based carrier became the first U.S. airline to enable Live Activities on its iPhone app on Monday. Live Activities is a feature that lives on your lock screen and is essenti … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Southwest Airlines has just launched an identical offer across all three of its personal credit cards. In addition to a large chunk of Rapid Rewards points, you’ll also receive a one-time … | Continue reading
A few years back, Amex refreshed its longstanding American Express® Green Card with added perks — and an increased annual fee. Currently, the Amex Green is offering new applicants a welcome bonus of 60,000 Membership Rewards points (worth $1,200, based on TPG’s valuations) after … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Loyalty programs are a huge moneymaker for airlines and hotel companies — in part because they have many revenue streams. One of these revenue streams is selling airline miles and hotel points at a d … | Continue reading
Purchasing airfare is often a guessing game. You never know for sure if you’re getting the best deal or if the airline will launch a sale or drop fares and offer a better price in the future. If that happens and the fare drops, you might assume that you’re out of luck. Sometimes … | Continue reading
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of the best travel credit cards out there. It hits on all cylinders: lucrative earning rates, valuable perks and versatile rewards — all with an affordable annual fee. Through our link, you’ll earn 80,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points afte … | Continue reading
Hawaii continues to be a TPG reader favorite with gorgeous natural scenery, friendly people and lots to do. The volcanic island chain in the Pacific Ocean offers famous beaches, rainforests and mountains, but Hawaii also provides outdoor enthusiasts with exciting surfing, hiking … | Continue reading
This isn’t a pixie dust-enchanted fairy tale — some Disney World tickets really are getting discounted for summer 2023 visits. In fact, if you plan to visit Disney World for four days this summer at a pace of one park per day, you should hold off on buying your tickets until this … | Continue reading
Travelers flying with Alaska Airlines will now have even more choices when it comes to food. The Seattle-based carrier has added a spate of new menu items across its first-class and main cabin, hoping to give travelers more fresh food options on board. Alaska is doubling the numb … | Continue reading
We put the three major U.S. legacy carriers to the test, flying various transatlantic routes in premium economy with American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. In the video, we reveal whether premium economy was worth the upgrade from regular economy flights to the U … | Continue reading
Just as the numbers on your bathroom scale can fluctuate, it’s common to see movement in your credit score. Yet, if there are big shifts in your credit score — and if that movement is downward — there could be reason for concern. Below, you’ll discover four common reasons your c … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: TPG’s Erica Silverstein accepted a free trip from Virgin Voyages to Bimini aboard Scarlet Lady. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren’t subject to review by the line. Virgin Voyages likes to do things a little differently than other cruise lines. … | Continue reading