Travelers who don’t bring the right ID to the airport will face a steep fee beginning this weekend. Starting Sunday, Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration will begin charging certain flyers $45 for the right to pass through its security checkpoints. The new fees will apply to passengers who fail to bring a Real ID…

What’s old is new again as two of our long-standing favorite airline products won our 2026 TPG Awards for best domestic and international business class. The Delta One Suite took home the prize for best business class on a U.S. carrier, while it was Qatar Airways’ elegant Qsuite that won the top honor for best…

It was a huge year in the premium card category, with two industry heavyweights getting major makeovers and another major competitor joining the fray. Both the American Express Platinum Card® and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) unveiled new slates of benefits in 2025, along with new price tags to match, while Citi…

The credit card landscape has changed meaningfully over the past year, from refreshed premium benefits to expanding transfer partnerships. For the 2026 TPG Awards, the “In Your Wallet” category highlights the 13 credit cards and loyalty ecosystems that delivered the most real-world value to consumers and travelers this past year. In 2025, lounges got more…

Delta Air Lines. JetBlue. American Airlines’ AAdvantage program. Qatar Airways. There were plenty of familiar aviation brands taking home 2026 TPG Awards, with five repeat winners among the eight categories where repeats were possible. We also had some new entrants in this year’s winner circle, including innovative moves by both United Airlines and Alaska Airlines…

One undeniable way that airlines and premium credit cards battle it out to win a slot in your wallet is by creating must-visit airport lounges. And honestly, we’re not the least bit mad about that friendly competition because travelers are the ultimate winners. In the airport, travelers are pretty much a captive audience, and who…

Airport lounge access has become increasingly competitive, and American Express is the latest issuer to announce changes. According to information shared with TPG, the issuer will change its Centurion Lounge access rules beginning July 8. Amex says the updates are intended to help preserve the Centurion Lounge experience by ensuring cardmembers (and their guests) continue…

As you dive deeper into the world of points and miles, you’ll quickly realize that there’s more to upgrades and award redemptions than meets the eye. Sometimes, bookable partner flights don’t appear online, and phone agents may not have the proper training to navigate complex itineraries and partnerships. Fortunately, there are tools that can make…

The world of loyalty rewards is in constant evolution, from the airlines driving loyalty in the skies to the hotel and lifestyle brands rewarding you on the ground. There was a lot going on in the world of points hotels this past year, as was detailed in our recent list of the best new hotels…