How to use and maximize Delta’s TakeOff 15 feature to save on award tickets
In 2023, Delta Air Lines introduced an awesome new feature for many of its cobranded credit card holders: a 15% discount on all award flights, dubbed TakeOff 15. If you hold one of the participating...
View ArticleThrifty Traveler Premium is half off right now, flight deals straight to your...
You’re no stranger to our frequent deal alerts if you regularly read TPG. Thrifty Traveler is one of the companies we go to to find flight deals, and right now, the company is throwing the biggest sale...
View ArticleShould you get your own Amex Platinum or be an authorized user on someone...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the most popular premium credit cards is The Platinum Card® from American Express. While it has a...
View ArticleJetBlue walks back most restrictive part of basic economy policy
JetBlue is making a big — and welcome — change to its basic economy fare. Beginning Sept. 6, travelers booking the Blue Basic fare will be allowed to bring a full-size carry-on bag with their ticket....
View ArticleThe complete guide to Chase Sapphire airport lounges — and how to get access
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Credit card issuers compete on many fronts, but one area that has been heating up the most is airport...
View ArticleCelebrity chefs and spectacular views: Inside the new Lana Dorchester...
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420180650″] Editor’s note: The Lana provided TPG with a complimentary three-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities shortly...
View Article11 things I learned on my first gay cruise
Editor’s note: TPG’s Matt Moffitt sailed on a free trip provided by Vacaya in February 2023. The opinions expressed below are entirely his and weren’t subject to review by the tour operator. You’ve...
View ArticleA complete guide to Capital One’s airport lounges
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Amex-owned and -operated Centurion Lounges have dominated the cobranded card airport lounge space for...
View Article5 versions of Avios: When to use Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia...
All members of the International Airlines Group now use Avios as their loyalty currency. These programs include: Aer Lingus AerClub British Airways Executive Club Iberia Plus Qatar Airways, a major...
View ArticleCurrent credit card transfer bonuses: 20% bonus when transferring Chase...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers; some offers may be expired. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. If you truly want to maximize your points and...
View ArticleNearly half of parents take on debt to visit Disney; here’s how to avoid...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Just like the ride vehicles on Dumbo the Flying Elephant, prices at Disney parks keep going up, up, up....
View ArticleThe best time to apply for these 9 popular travel credit cards based on offer...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Nothing is more disappointing than applying for a card, only to learn that you could have held out a bit...
View Article6 new passport offices opening, including in Kansas City, Orlando and Charlotte
The U.S. Department of State will expand the number of passport agencies, centers and acceptance facilities to keep up with the growing number of Americans with passports. Nearly half of all Americans...
View ArticleJetBlue Card review: No annual fee, but also few perks
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. JetBlue Card overview No-annual-fee airline cards typically don’t come with many perks, and the JetBlue Card...
View ArticleExploring national parks in 2024: Where to stay using points
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. National park visits have exploded in popularity in recent years: More than 325 million visitors enjoyed U.S....
View ArticleHow to upgrade to first class without spending a ton of money
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. For many travelers, flying in a first-class seat may seem like an unachievable dream reserved for the ultra-wealthy or business...
View ArticleInside Alaska Airlines’ new terminal – and new lounge – at SFO T1
This week, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) wraps up the phased opening of the $2.4 billion Harvey Milk Terminal 1. There are new amenities for all, but it’s Alaska Airlines passengers who...
View ArticleWhen to use American Express Premium Car Rental Protection
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Some credit cards offer car rental insurance when you use your card to pay for a rental. The insurance covers...
View ArticleDeal alert: Fly premium economy to Italy from various US cities from $840...
If you’ve been waiting for a good sale on premium economy travel to Italy, now’s your time. Several airlines are now offering discounts — in some cases, as much as 50% — on premium economy tickets to...
View ArticleWhen does your hotel elite status expire?
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Hotel elite status offers a range of exclusive benefits like suite upgrades, bonus points and free breakfast to...
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