As credit card annual fees continue to climb, it’s natural to start questioning how much value you’re getting from adding a new card to your wallet. This is especially true since multiple cards out there charge no annual fee. However, there can be solid reasons to pay an annual fee. Many popular rewards cards come…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) regularly offer some of the most valuable welcome bonuses available on a travel credit card — but not every applicant will qualify to earn them. Chase has several rules…

Airline baggage fees can vary greatly, and there’s nothing worse than being hit by surprise fees after booking. To add to the challenge, many U.S. airlines raised fees in March and April 2026 by about $10, with several increases tied to rising fuel costs amid the war in Iran. At TPG, we aim to please…

One of the most frustrating parts of holding multiple credit cards is that they often come with lots of special benefits to remember to use. The “couponization” of credit cards has only intensified over time, and those of us who are very invested in multiple bank, airline and hotel programs can have trouble keeping up….

If you waited until now to book summer flights, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise when you head to the airline’s website. New numbers this week show just how fast airfare is surging. Summer round-trip domestic economy prices are roughly 27% higher than they were at this point last year, according to data…

Given all that has happened at airports this year, you might be wondering whether getting a Clear membership would be helpful. We’re here with some good news. TPG now has a special offer for Clear+: $40 off your first year of membership and a free booking of Clear Concierge, valued at $99 (you know, Clear’s…

Hyatt announced the Caption by Hyatt brand in September 2019 and opened the first property in June 2022. Former TPG writer Cameron Sperance reviewed this Caption property in Memphis, shortly after it opened, and noted that the property was “a charming place to stay that mixes history with modern Memphis and excels spectacularly where its…

There’s a fun treat for some Delta Air Lines flyers that not many know about. Delta is offering Delta cardholders an onboard snack for a limited time and the airline just extended the offer through the end of June. If you have a Delta SkyMiles American Express card, you should be able to get a…

Airlines are stepping up with new flights to fill the gap left by Spirit Airlines. American Airlines, Avianca, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines have all added flights and routes in former Spirit markets since the discount carrier shut down May 2, airline statements and schedule data…

United Airlines is set to begin flying to Venezuela for the first time in nearly 10 years. The airline will resume nonstop flights between Houston and Caracas, Venezuela, marking another step in the reopening of air service between the U.S. and Venezuela. Daily service from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Caracas’ Simon Bolivar International…