Southwest unveils latest partner: Philippine Airlines

Southwest Airlines has added its fourth partnership with an international airline. The carrier on Tuesday announced a new tie-up with Philippine Airlines. As part of the interline agreement, you’ll be able to book an itinerary that includes a seamless connection between Southwest and the Manila-based carrier. Eventually, the tie-up could open up Rapid Rewards redemptions…

Choice Privileges announces changes to its loyalty program

The Choice Privileges hotel loyalty program just announced some positive changes that will take effect starting in early 2026. Details are thin for some of these changes, but here’s what we know so far. Lower requirements for existing elite status tiers Starting in 2026, each of the existing Choice Privileges elite status tiers will require…

The best Christmas markets in Europe for 2025

If your idea of winter bliss involves sipping gluhwein, browsing endless stalls of holiday gifts and getting lost in a sea of glittering fairy lights, plan to celebrate this season at one of Europe’s Christmas markets. These traditional markets, which date back hundreds of years, remain popular in many European countries, from France to Estonia….

How to redeem Capital One miles at a fixed value for travel, gift cards and more

Once you’ve collected a haul of Capital One miles, it’s time to start brainstorming how you’re going to redeem them. Here at TPG, we often discourage holding on to your miles. They can be a bad long-term investment, so it’s best to start thinking of redemption options as early as possible. While we often recommend…