Frontier announces CEO Barry Biffle’s sudden departure

There’s a big — and abrupt — change coming to Frontier Airlines’ management. Frontier said on Monday that airline president James Dempsey had been appointed as interim CEO, immediately replacing longtime chief Barry Biffle, who will remain with the airline for two weeks in an advisory capacity. A spokesperson for the airline declined to share…

New promos from American Airlines AAdvantage can earn you bonus miles

There are a few new promotions from American Airlines AAdvantage available right now, which, though unlikely to alter your plans significantly, present a nice potential boost to your AAdvantage miles balance. In the promo I was targeted for, you get 100 bonus miles just for registering. It took me less than a minute. Once registered,…

What to buy with your Amex Platinum Saks credit before it expires

With perks like elite hotel status and airport lounge access, the American Express Platinum Card® is one of TPG’s favorite cards for frequent travelers. That’s not all. The card also offers additional statement credits beyond travel perks, enhancing its value and offsetting the $895 annual fee (see rates and fees). For instance, you can get…

Outset Collection by Hilton debuts in Moab

Hilton just opened its first-ever Outset Collection hotel in Utah, offering a sleek new stay near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Slackline Moab features 138 minimalist rooms complete with wooden headboards and striking black accents, along with extra storage for guests’ gear. As the first Outset Collection property, the hotel focuses on combining “community-driven spaces”…

United’s inaugural flight to Adelaide, Australia: TPG was there

Ah, AvGeeks. To my mind, there is no more enthusiastic group of travelers on the planet. They possess curious talents ranging from recognizing any type of aircraft with just one glance to knowing all fare codes for every single airline to casually using the NATO phonetic alphabet (alpha, bravo, charlie) on a daily basis. I…