The security screening company Clear is officially unveiling new biometric e-gates at three new U.S. airports Tuesday in partnership with the Transportation Security Administration. TPG got an exclusive first look at the new gates in action at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) during the testing phase earlier this year, which also included Oklahoma City’s…

For the first time, Southwest Airlines loyalists will soon be able to earn Rapid Rewards points when staying in a hotel or booking a rental car. The Dallas-based carrier on Tuesday announced its long-promised vacation packages platform called Getaways by Southwest. Included in this announcement is a way for customers to return to the days…

What a pleasant surprise! I’m recently back from a quick trip to London, where I stayed at an unfamiliar property because I had a Marriott free night certificate burning a hole in my pocket. I hadn’t previously heard of London’s Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection, but it was one of the few Marriott Bonvoy properties where…

Chase and American Express are two of the most significant issuers in the credit card market right now. They both offer stellar products that have a place in most points and miles devotees’ wallets. I personally have cards from both issuers. If you’re new to the points and miles world or looking to enhance your…

For years, the most asked question I receive as a travel and credit card expert is: What’s the best travel credit card out there? To provide a helpful answer, I ask questions of my own, including what a person’s travel habits and goals are, so I can help them find the best credit card for…