“Alcoholic beverages will not be accepted in either carry-on or checked baggage for this flight,” read the email reminder I received two days before flying from Hamburg, Germany, to Abu Dhabi onboard Etihad’s factory-fresh Airbus A321LR. That’s the first time in my more than 1,000 lifetime flights that I’ve ever received such a notice. While…

The debut of the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) has added a solid new product to Chase’s business credit card lineup. The card offers high earning rates and a wide range of travel and business statement credits — but comes with a hefty $795 annual fee. So, you may be wondering…

What’s the most exciting new airline route of the year? Ask 10 different travelers and you might get 10 different opinions. The question doesn’t come with an easy answer, but — as you might expect from TPG — we’re happy to share our thoughts on it. Our aviation team looked at all of the new…

Marriott Bonvoy is one of the largest hotel loyalty programs, both in its member count and number of participating properties. Numerous travelers strive for Marriott elite status due to its benefits and the convenience of having at least one Marriott Bonvoy property in most destinations. Many TPG staffers also strive for Marriott elite status, and…

Credit card welcome offers are the fastest way to increase your points and miles stash. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of seeing a massive bonus post to your loyalty account. From there, you can start dreaming about using your travel rewards to explore the world. Some of the best travel rewards cards on the…

As they say, the devil’s in the details, and when I first heard the news of the new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees), I was salivating just thinking about the 200,000-point welcome bonus after spending $30,000 in the first six months from account opening. Then I realized there were no strict…

Viking is unusual among major cruise lines in that it operates both ocean ships and river ships. Despite this, it has one of the easiest-to-understand fleets. The vast majority of Viking’s river ships — at last count, there were more than 80 — feature the same design. If you’ve seen one of them, you’ve seen…

Chase issues some of the best business credit cards on the market, offering valuable rewards, travel perks and useful tools for freelancers, side hustlers and small-business owners. But applying for one isn’t quite the same as applying for a personal card, and it’s worth understanding a few key rules and requirements before you start. One…

Even the most seasoned award traveler can make mistakes when using airline points and miles. This can lead to a less comfortable flight, extra fees or even an inability to travel. Fortunately, the most common mistakes when booking airline award travel are easy to avoid. We’ll explain the most common errors and how to ensure…

American Airlines is bringing its widebody Boeing 777 back to transcontinental flights out of New York. This fall, the carrier will launch 777-200ER service on one of its most premium routes, between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the airline told TPG Friday. Among other things, that means you’ll…