Monthly Archives: April 2025

The Real ID Act will go into effect May 7. After that date, American travelers will need an ID that complies with the Real ID requirements in order to pass through U.S. airport security checkpoints — even for domestic flights. This change aims to set clearer standards for government-issued photo IDs. The law established a […]

If you’re someone who orders pretty much everything from Amazon, you may consider joining the ranks of TPGers who have and love the Prime Visa (see rates and fees). The Prime Visa is Amazon’s flagship credit card from Chase that is beloved by TPG staffers and readers alike thanks to its unmatched cash-back earnings on […]

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 like their consumer counterparts, these two cards are each geared toward cardholders with different goals and needs. Let’s review these cards to see how the refreshed Amex […]

British Airways is the largest full-service airline in the United Kingdom and flies to more destinations in the United States than any other European carrier. The airline’s loyalty program, British Airways Club, uses Avios as its currency. With a substantial U.S. route network, excellent airline partners and a loyalty currency that is easy to earn […]

Let’s start with the good news: American Airlines will continue to allow users to put award tickets on hold. However, its policy is getting more restrictive. As first flagged by Ben Schlappig at One Mile at a Time, American Airlines is reducing award ticket hold times to 24 hours. Previously, members of the AAdvantage program […]

American Airlines is one step closer to debuting its nicest business-class seats yet. This week, the Fort Worth-based carrier took delivery of two brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners that will boast its new Flagship Suite Preferred seats — an all-new premium concept that’s been years in the making. With sliding privacy doors, a chaise lounge option […]

Becoming an advanced award traveler requires mastering two skills: earning points and miles and effectively redeeming them. By taking advantage of the best travel rewards credit cards, you can master the first skill. However, the second can be more challenging. At TPG, we help you redeem transferable points at the maximum value. However, some travelers […]

You’re about to buy a flight, and you have a credit card with that airline’s name stamped on the front. That’s the best card to use for this purchase, right? Or, would you be better served if you used some other credit card? You have options for earning extra points and miles when you pay. […]

Delta Air Lines has received a lot of criticism for chipping away at the value of Delta SkyMiles, but there remain occasional ways to get outsize value from the program. Most of the time, I tell people to save their SkyMiles for upgrades or to book last-minute tickets when prices are high. Even then, however, […]

United Airlines isn’t afraid to take some gambles with its route network. Sometimes these splashy new long-haul routes turn into big wins, like the carrier’s nonstop service to Cape Town. Other routes, however, aren’t as successful. The latest example is United’s routes from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands. This […]