Breeze’s big West Coast expansion targets axed Avelo routes

Breeze Airways announced a major West Coast expansion Thursday, bringing service to five new cities and launching seven new routes. The airline will start flying to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) in California; Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) near Bend and Eugene Airport (EUG) in Oregon; and Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)…

New offer: Earn 60,000 bonus points on the Virgin Red Mastercard

Virgin Red might not be the first loyalty program that springs to mind for U.S. travelers. However, if you’re someone who wants flexibility, experience-based rewards and transatlantic escapes to the United Kingdom and beyond, you need to know about the valuable Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®. Currently, new applicants can earn an elevated bonus of 60,000…

When will the TSA’s 3-1-1 liquids policy end?

Imagine walking through airport security with a full water or shampoo bottle you brought from home without getting stopped. After the Transportation Security Administration ended its unpopular and long-standing shoe-removal policy last week, travelers have rightly wondered: Could an end to the TSA’s limits on liquids be next? I’ve taken that question to higher-ups at…

Citi is launching an all-new premium rewards card. Here’s how I hope it’s different from other high-end cards

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. What a year 2025 is shaping up to be for premium rewards credit cards. And as a fan of these products, I love the competition. First, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) underwent a top-to-bottom transformation, and Chase also launched its first-ever premium business card — the…

Struggling Avelo to end all West Coast flights

Beleaguered Avelo Airlines will close its West Coast operation and exit 10 cities by December as it struggles financially. Citing the “current operating environment,” Avelo CEO Andrew Levy has notified staff members and customers that it will significantly shrink operations at its Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) base by Aug. 12, and exit the market entirely…

Marriott just rolled out its automatic room upgrade system

Marriott Bonvoy has rolled out a new automatic room upgrade system, which should provide a smoother check-in process and take some of the guesswork out of complimentary room upgrades for elite members. Here’s how the new process works and what it means for you. How Marriott room upgrades work MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL Marriott Gold Elite members…

Paradise BOGO: Alaska Airlines launches sale on airfares to Hawaii

If you’ve had your heart set on a sun-and-surf vacation, Alaska Airlines’ latest sale can help make it a reality for you and a friend. The carrier just dropped a buy-one, get-one-free promotion on nonstop flights to idyllic destinations in Hawaii like the Big Island, Kauai and Maui from several key West Coast cities in…

UBS Visa Infinite Credit Card review: Full details

UBS Visa Infinite Credit Card overview The UBS Visa Infinite Credit Card provides many benefits, including popular perks such as a Priority Pass Select membership and price protection. However, earning rates are modest, and some cardholders may struggle to maximize redemptions. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ *Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and…