Sometimes, the best points redemptions aren’t flashy business-class flights or luxury resorts — they’re the practical ones that keep more money in your pocket. Those are some of my favorite redemptions, and during a recent road trip through scenic South Dakota, I saved nearly $250 on a one-night hotel stay using just 8,000 Chase Ultimate…

Breeze Airways is growing again. The leisure carrier will add four cities — three new and one returning — amid a broader 14-route expansion that will kick off in May. The new destinations joining Breeze’s route map are: Atlantic City, New Jersey Brownsville, Texas Nassau, Bahamas Additionally, Breeze will restore service to San Antonio, a…

Last year, Hyatt announced that it was entering a joint venture with Grupo Pinero to bring 22 Bahia Principe all-inclusive resorts into the World of Hyatt family. Now, Hyatt has shared with TPG that those all-inclusive resorts, located in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico and Spain, will officially join the loyalty program on March 24,…

Ski bums get ready. Next winter, it will be easier to hit the fresh powder on the slopes of Hokkaido for those coming from North America, thanks to new Air Canada service to New Chitose Airport (CTS) — which serves Sapporo, the capital of Japan’s northernmost island — from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). “Leveraging Vancouver’s…

Atmos Rewards Business card overview The Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card is often overlooked, but it offers valuable Atmos Rewards points, a low annual fee and strong travel perks for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines loyalists. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced…

Airlines were walloped by the winter storm that swept across the country this weekend, but none were hit as hard as American Airlines. As of Tuesday, the carrier was still working to get back on track after what the carrier described as a historic weather disruption. Overall flight cancellations dropped sharply on Tuesday, down to…

I can still remember my first rookie mistake on a cruise. It came about 15 minutes after I stepped on board a ship for the first time. I had worked my way up to the Lido Deck to take in the view, and I was almost immediately confronted by a beaming waiter holding out a…

When it comes to credit cards, one size doesn’t fit all. The “right” number depends on your financial goals, spending habits and how much effort you want to dedicate to optimizing rewards. Some people do just fine with one card, while others juggle multiple cards to maximize points, miles and perks. The key is knowing…

Less than a week ago, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby vowed to “draw a line in the sand” against American Airlines, its top competitor at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and one that’s been adding flights at a fast pace since last summer at the Midwest hub. The very next day, American added three more…

For loyal Southwest Airlines flyers, it’s the first day of the rest of their lives. Tuesday kicks off a new era for the Dallas-based carrier: It’s the day the airline officially bids farewell to its famous first-come, first-served seating policy and one-of–a-kind boarding process. From this day forward, Southwest will have assigned seats on every…