Often playing second fiddle to Tokyo, Osaka, Japan, is currently having its own moment — no wonder the city, and the surrounding region of Kansai, earned a place on our 2025 list of top destinations. Not only is World Expo 2025 taking place in Osaka, but the city has been a hotbed of hotel activity…

Flights aboard United Airlines are about to get more interesting thanks to a new partnership with Spotify that will offer passengers more than 450 hours of free content. Going forward, United passengers will be able to listen to dozens of audiobooks and video podcasts, marking the first time Spotify has offered these products on an…

I am based in London, but TPG’s main office is in New York City. I regularly fly across the Atlantic, and I have a jet lag tip for anyone flying from the Northeast (especially New York) to the United Kingdom. Most flights from the U.S. to London depart in the evening and arrive the following…

Delta Air Lines expected to cancel some 150 flights on Thursday, after dozens of regional jets were grounded and sent in for inspections, a spokesperson told TPG. More disruptions could affect travelers on Friday. Late Thursday afternoon, wholly owned regional subsidiary Endeavor Air pulled 45 Delta Connection jets out of service so those planes could…

If you’re new to cruising and notice sea days on your itinerary, you might wonder what you could possibly do on a day when your ship doesn’t stop in a port of call and, instead, stays out in the middle of the ocean with no land in sight. Rest assured, sea days can be anything…

It’s the day that American Airlines flyers (and investors) have long been waiting for. The Fort Worth-based carrier has officially inaugurated its snazzy Boeing 787-9P, the next-generation Dreamliner that’s poised to help American finally compete more fiercely in the arms race for premium travelers. Pro tips: The biggest mistakes people make with travel rewards credit…

There are many benefits to being a United MileagePlus member. While you’re probably familiar with earning and redeeming miles and United’s plan to bring free Wi-Fi to members, you may not know that United loyalists can save money or earn miles on Timeshifter, an app designed to help travelers beat jet lag. Timeshifter, available for…

Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel. Please click here to read more about our winner selection process and methodology for the 2024 TPG Awards. If you’re not booking through hotel loyalty programs, you’re missing out on great deals and leaving money on the table. These programs offer…

Every traveler has suffered from jet lag at some point, and there’s no magical cure that works for everyone. However, there are some things that can help, and, surprisingly, technology is one of them. Apps are one of the newest ways travelers have started combating jet lag, but can your phone really heal your exhausted…