Get a 25% bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest

Here at TPG, we often recommend that you earn transferable credit card points so you can transfer them to hotel and airline partners. This not only gives you maximum flexibility, but it also allows you to take advantage of valuable transfer bonuses like the current transfer bonus Chase is offering when you transfer points to…

Delta Platinum vs. Delta Reserve: Credit card showdown

Delta Air Lines offers one of the most comprehensive credit card portfolios of any major airline. It features entry-level, mid-tier and premium cards for consumers and businesses. When it comes to considering benefits and value, some Delta flyers may be stuck between the mid-tier Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card at a $350 annual fee…

United-JetBlue Blue Sky alliance redemption options

The new United and JetBlue Blue Sky partnership began this morning. TPG aviation reporter Sean Cudahy wrote a story overviewing the new United-JetBlue Blue Sky partnership, including the earning rates you can expect and other upcoming changes. But, in this article, I’ll dive into what we’ve found while searching for United-operated award flights through JetBlue…

Air Canada to begin US flights from downtown Toronto airport

Air Canada is doubling in size at Toronto’s convenient downtown Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) with four new U.S. routes. The expansion begins March 29, 2026, with the Star Alliance carrier’s first U.S. nonstop from YTZ to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400. The route is possible thanks…

American Airlines sets debut for brand-new Airbus A321XLR plane

At long last, American Airlines has set a date for the debut of its newest, premium-heavy plane. Just before the holidays, the Fort Worth-based carrier will inaugurate service on its first-ever Airbus A321XLR, a single-aisle aircraft that will sport its newest-generation Flagship Suites — along with a bona fide premium economy cabin and the fuel…