American adds new Portugal route with Airbus A321XLR plane

We’re still months away from warm weather in much of the country, but American Airlines is already making plans for the summer of 2027. The Fort Worth-based carrier on Thursday announced its newest European destination, which will launch more than a year from now: Porto, Portugal. It will be the first time American has flown…

Disney Inspire Visa review: Valuable perks for Disney trips

The Disney® Inspire Visa® Card (see rates and fees) is Disney’s highest-tier card option, which means more Disney-specific perks and rewards for cardholders — like theme park discounts on dining and shopping, statement credits for eligible Disney hotel bookings and ticket purchases, and rewards on everyday purchases — but also a higher annual fee than…

Amex Business Gold vs. Amex Business Platinum

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…

Capital One airport lounges: Access and locations in 2026

In a space once dominated by the American Express Centurion Lounge network, Chase and Capital One have been rapidly opening their own branded airport lounges. Currently, there are five Capital One Lounges and one “Landing,” a unique dining concept. The most recent lounge opened in mid-2025 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK),…

Why American Airlines AAdvantage has become my most valuable rewards currency

While our normal advice at TPG is to collect transferable points and miles that you can send to various hotel and airline programs, for me, it’s recently been all about American Airlines AAdvantage miles. I’ve held top-tier American Airlines Executive Platinum status for most of the past decade, and I’ve always been able to squeeze…

Love is in the air: Fly business class to Europe for Valentine’s Day from $2,500 round-trip

The all-business-class airline La Compagnie is offering a Valentine’s Day promotion featuring premium fares to some of the most romantic cities in Europe for as low as $2,500 round-trip. From the New York City area, you can go enjoy a romantic stroll and croissants in Paris, do some luxury shopping in Milan or kick back…