Southwest Airlines is planning its biggest flight schedule ever for next summer, with a big focus in Austin, Nashville in San Diego. The Dallas-based carrier on Friday announced an 11-route expansion that includes new service to Costa Rica, Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas. Nine of the routes are flights Southwest has never offered before….

If you frequently fly with Air France or KLM, the  could be a smart addition to your wallet. You’ll be able to accelerate your path to status, earn bonus miles on your Air France-KLM purchases and receive bonus anniversary miles after hitting a small spending requirement. I advocate that most travelers have a cobranded card with the…

At TPG, we’re all big fans of Hyatt and the World of Hyatt loyalty program. But we also know that not all Hyatts are the same, especially considering that there are over 30 brands ranging from affordable to all-out luxury. With that in mind, we sent our resident New Yorker and video superstar, Bella Boccasino,…

The newest card in IHG’s credit card portfolio, the (see rates and fees), is an ideal choice for frequent travelers who regularly stay at IHG hotels. With a number of IHG benefits — including automatic Platinum Elite status — plus airline-specific credits and an impressive welcome offer to celebrate its launch, the IHG Premier Select…

Amazon Prime members already save at the pump with 10 cents off per gallon at over 7,500 participating Amoco, BP, Ampm and Thorntons gas stations around the U.S. However, starting Oct. 2, they’ll be able to save even more. Amazon just dropped a major deal that gives Prime members a chance to save 20 cents…