Southwest Airlines is closing in on its second partnership with an international airline. Southwest on Monday said it is currently “in discussions” to launch an interline agreement next year with China Airlines, based in Taiwan. As part of the agreement, Southwest customers would eventually be able to book China Airlines-operated flights to Taipei through its…

Budget travelers love saving money — myself included. But one of the expenses that we shouldn’t be cheap with is travel insurance. After over 17 years of traveling the world, I still never leave home without it. Why? Because I’ve seen firsthand how useful it can be — and how much money it can save….

Friends and family members in search of a quick recommendation often ask me what the best credit card is, and my answer is always the same: It’s impossible to pick a single best credit card. While that might seem like a frustrating response, I firmly believe that what’s important isn’t picking the best credit card…

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Right now, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) has a fantastic welcome offer for new applicants. New cardholders can earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $10,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Based on TPG’s May 2025 valuations, this…

As we approach the 15th anniversary of The Points Guy, I look back at how far the business has come since I started it as a side hustle while working on Wall Street. So much has changed in the last 15 years, but one thing remains constant: the power of points and miles to transform…