Rome Cavalieri’s makeover, Lisa Vanderpump’s first hotel and other hotel news you missed

March was an interesting month for hotels, especially those with loyalty programs. Now, as spring weather starts to set in (praise!) let’s look back at some of the major hotel news that happened last month — and the smaller stories that I still think you, our incredible TPG readers, need to know about. Last month,…

United’s big MileagePlus changes now in effect

The big day has arrived for United Airlines’ MileagePlus program. April 2 will go down on this year’s calendar as perhaps the most significant day of 2026 for frequent United flyers. Specifically, it’s the day that sweeping changes to the carrier’s MileagePlus program officially take effect. These are the changes the airline first announced back…

Southwest Airlines cardholders now eligible to earn on Lyft

Chase’s long-running partnership with Lyft is getting an upgrade. Southwest Airlines cardholders can now earn up to 5 points per dollar spent on Lyft rides (through Dec. 31, 2027). Even better, this perk is effortless. Unlike with other Chase cards that earn bonus points on Lyft, no activation is required for this benefit. All you…