Delta Air Lines’ new partnership with Uber goes live this week, which means you’ll be officially be able to start earning SkyMiles on certain rides and food deliveries. It’s a launch four months in the making, after the Atlanta-based airline and ride-hailing service announced their tie-up just a few days into 2025. As part of […]
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When I first got into the credit card rewards hobby, transferable points made the most sense to me. My travel style has always been flexible. I don’t necessarily love any hotel chain more than another, and I’ve lived near hub cities for multiple airlines. Rewards that I could use anywhere, any time — by transferring […]
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Chase Ultimate Rewards points are a favorite currency among TPG staff, partly because you can transfer them to a variety of airline and hotel partners. I often transfer my points to Southwest Rapid Rewards, where I can redeem them for award tickets to destinations in North America, Central America and the Caribbean — and sometimes […]
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Two of Capital One‘s premium cards have become very popular over the past few years. Most TPG readers are familiar with the personal Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. And if you are a small-business owner, you may be interested in its business sibling, the Capital One Venture X Business. At first glance, the […]
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If you’ve ever been a road warrior, chances are you’ve experienced firsthand how valuable hotel elite status is, thanks to the on-property perks it conveys to frequent guests. However, it can be challenging to understand the value of these benefits, especially considering the time and expense you may need to invest to earn them. Fortunately, […]
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Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard overview The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is a solid mid-level credit card for anyone who wants to earn American Airlines miles and enjoy elitelike benefits. Although this card won’t net you Admirals Club access, fans of American Airlines can still get value out […]
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The first Southwest Airlines planes with extra-legroom seats are set to make their debut in service next month. And — for now — they’ll be free of charge for those few customers lucky enough to snag one. Southwest expects to deploy its first newly retrofitted aircraft sporting the more spacious rows May 1, the Dallas-based […]
Travel should be as stylish as it is practical, and few brands understand this balance better than Steve Madden. Known primarily for their fashionable footwear, Steve Madden has expanded their design expertise into the world of travel accessories with impressive results. Let’s explore why their travel bag sets have become must-have items for fashion-conscious travelers. […]
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Alaska Airlines is making big changes to its route map. The Seattle-based carrier filed plans over the weekend to drop four high-profile routes over the next few months, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The affected routes are: Chicago-San Francisco Los Angeles-Nassau, Bahamas Washington-Los Angeles Washington-San Francisco All […]
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Aer Lingus Visa Signature overview The Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card offers a compelling welcome offer and solid rewards for frequent transatlantic travelers, particularly those loyal to Aer Lingus, Iberia and British Airways flights. While the card lacks some of the premium airline-specific perks you might expect, it can be a valuable tool for Avios […]