From London to Rio de Janeiro, international Pride events that happen throughout the year

For the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies, June is a special month. While some of the biggest Pride celebrations globally are held in June (like the iconic New York City Pride March), tons of Pride celebrations, parades and festivals happen throughout the year. With that in mind, it’s not too late to plan a Pride-themed…

What is Enhanced Passenger Processing at airports, and should you use it?

No Global Entry, no problem at several of America’s busiest airports. Passengers returning home to the U.S. from a trip abroad have a new way to quickly move through passport control (and without pulling out a passport) at more than a half-dozen major hubs. And you don’t need a membership, an interview or a fee…

Southwest looking for new loyalty opportunities and a return to international flying

If it was not already obvious, today’s Southwest Airlines is not your parents’ Southwest. Just days after CEO Bob Jordan spoke of the potential for long-haul international destinations — think Europe, not Kansas — the airline made its first showing at the annual meeting of the global aviation trade group International Air Transport Association in…

Exclusive: United shuts down Starlink Wi-Fi on regional jets

United’s big Starlink Wi-Fi rollout just hit some turbulence. Many of the initial regional jets that have been already outfitted with Starlink satellites have seen the service turned off due to radio interference, TPG can exclusively report. So far, United has installed Starlink on nearly two dozen Embraer E175 regional jet aircraft, and over the…

TPG turns 15 — here’s what the next 15 years of travel might hold

Fifteen years ago, the idea of booking a trip entirely on your smartphone and then uploading all your memories to social media felt cutting-edge, if not impossible. Yet today, you can pass through security with a quick face scan, board the plane with a tap of your wrist and pay for your trip entirely with…

6 business cards that help you stay under Chase’s 5/24 rule

Chase issues some of the most sought-after rewards cards on the market, but the bank also has some of the strictest policies regarding credit card “churning.” It makes you wait 48 months between earning Sapphire welcome bonuses and has its infamous 5/24 rule. Chase has never officially commented on the 5/24 rule’s existence, but crowdsourced…

Popular Disneyland attraction closing early next year to make way for ‘Avatar’ expansion

Disney California Adventure Park has been through several iterations since opening in 2001. The park opened with mostly lands and attractions that paid homage to the Golden State, but has since added more experiences based on Disney films in the years since. But each exciting new addition usually meant the loss of a beloved ride…