Since Delta Air Lines eliminated its award charts a decade ago, the Delta SkyMiles program has become notably more unpredictable and, at times, outrageously expensive. With business-class flights on long-haul routes often priced at over 450,000 SkyMiles, it’s understandable to feel like your SkyMiles balance holds little value. But if you have a stockpile of…

We all started our points and miles journey somewhere — even TPG’s experts. Award travel, premium credit cards and aspirational redemptions aren’t limited to high spenders or the elite. If you’re ready to unlock free flights and discounted luxury hotel stays, you also have to be ready to take your first steps. Cardholders of any…

We just got through Labor Day, but the winter holiday season is quickly approaching. For the second year in a row, TPG commissioned The Harris Poll to gauge Americans’ sentiments around holiday travel. One of the most shocking findings was that those surveyed think they’ve already missed the best booking window for flights. But we…

Vero Beach, along Florida’s Atlantic coast, is about to get yet another big expansion in terms of air connectivity. American Airlines announced last week that it will launch nonstop flights between Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) and its second-largest hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) beginning Feb. 12, 2026. This will mark the first…