The Platinum Card® from American Express offers travelers a slew of incredible perks, ranging from statement credits to status upgrades to lounge benefits. This results in one of the best collections of membership perks of any card out there for its notably steep $895 annual fee (see rates and fees). One of the main benefits…

Google just launched Flight Deals, a new artificial intelligence-powered search tool within Google Flights. I’ve been testing it out, and while it’s not perfect, it’s another great tool from the company that has what I consider to be the very best flight deal tools in the market. Google Flight Deals homepage. GOOGLE “Flight Deals is…

American Airlines is adding a rare nonhub route. The airline will add service between Boston and Buffalo, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The new 396-mile route will take off March 8, 2026, and operate up to three times a day. American last operated this route in July…

Premium credit cards are not just about travel — they’re continuing to add lifestyle value you can use at home. The latest refresh of The Platinum Card® from American Express comes with some exciting new benefits for your day-to-day life. Generation Z and millennials should rejoice — the Amex Platinum now offers up to $75…

Capital One is adding to its extensive network of 15-plus transfer partners. This is great news as select Capital One cardholders can now transfer miles to two new airline partners and one new hotel partner: Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and I Prefer Hotel Rewards. This makes Capital One miles even more…

It was shaping up to be an expensive gathering. Earlier this month, a few TPG staffers were planning a trip to New York City for some important strategy sessions. The dates weren’t flexible due to prior travel commitments, but we figured it wouldn’t be too hard to find affordable accommodations. Boy, were we wrong. We’re…

American Express has rolled out an updated experience in its app that makes it easier for its top-tier cardmembers to find, enroll in and track their statement credits and benefits. It’s a helpful update if you’ve ever lost track of which credits you’ve used or wondered which ones require activation. This updated tool is currently…

Cathay Pacific is set for its return to the Pacific Northwest. The Hong Kong-based airline on Monday announced it will bring back nonstop flights to and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) starting next spring. It will mark the return of a route between Seattle and Asia that went away during the coronavirus pandemic and never…

Airlines don’t make money on airplanes that sit on the ground, let alone those parked in long-term storage. Yet that’s exactly the problem Delta Air Lines is currently facing with some factory-fresh Airbus A321neo single-aisle jets: Some of its new aircraft have been sitting in the desert because of a regulatory delay, having never flown…

I’m surprised I made it here. As a generally budget-conscious traveler, I keep annual fees low on my credit cards. Adding the American Express® Gold Card with its $325 annual fee (see rates and fees) was a big first step, but I wanted to earn bonus points on groceries. Now, it’s one of my favorite…