Alaska Airlines has a new invite-only top tier: Atmos Global Concierge

Alaska Airlines is rolling out a new invite-only status level called Atmos Global Concierge. Like the other major U.S. airlines that have such a tier, Alaska is not publicly disclosing what it takes to earn an invitation — though you can be sure it will require a lot of spending. News of Alaska’s new invite-only…

United’s first CRJ-450 set for a Chicago debut in December

Who’s ready for first class on United Airlines’s smallest regional jet? The first Mitsubishi CRJ-450, a premium variant of the CRJ-200, is “on track” to begin carrying passengers by the end of the year. That’s according to Andrew Nocella, United’s chief commercial officer, who discussed the arrival of the CRJ-450 on the sidelines of the …

Best American Express card combinations to maximize rewards

When it comes to earning credit card rewards, sometimes two cards really are better than one. Maybe you have a card that earns bonus points on dining and groceries but falls short on other everyday purchases. Or perhaps you love your card’s travel perks but wish it offered better earning rates outside of travel. That’s…

5 ways to earn Loyalty Points for AAdvantage status

If you are working toward American AAdvantage elite status this qualification year, you may be looking for more ways to earn Loyalty Points to secure your desired status. Here’s what you need to know about AAdvantage elite status requirements and five ways to close your Loyalty Point gap before the end of February. American AAdvantage…

Sneak peek: You can now book Frontier’s new first-class seats

Frontier Airlines is about to have first-class seats. Yes, you read that correctly. The Denver-based budget carrier is getting ready to debut roomier seats in the first two rows of its planes. It will be a major shift for an airline long known for its tight, all-coach cabins. And as of Tuesday, Frontier’s first, first-class…

The Points Guy founder, Brian Kelly explains how TPG is building for the future.

When I founded TPG 16 years ago, my goal was to build a community where readers could share their thoughts and get answers to their points and miles questions. Since then, the TPG community has grown more than I ever could have imagined back in 2010 — and we’re not done. Today, I’m proud to…

Amex points can now transfer to Fanatics FanCash

American Express Membership Rewards aren’t just for travel anymore. Sports fans now have another way to put their points to use. As of today, some American Express cardmembers can transfer Membership Rewards points to FanCash, the rewards currency of sports merchandise retailer Fanatics. The new transfer option is part of a broader partnership between American…

United’s Washington hub gets new concourse, swanky lounge

Travelers on United Airlines Flight 1252 from Washington to Chicago on Tuesday are in for a surprise. They will be the first to depart from the spacious new E Gates at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the first piece of the airport’s more than $20 billion redevelopment and the future center of United’s hub operation…