Capital One offers a popular suite cards that earn valuable Capital One miles, which can be redeemed at a fixed value for travel. However, to truly maximize the value of these miles, you will want to utilize the issuer’s transfer partners. Capital One has an impressive roster of 15-plus transfer partners, both airlines and hotels,…

At TPG, several of us have a wallet brimming with credit cards. Some go all-out (paging senior editorial director Nick Ewen with his 20+ credit cards), while some keep a smaller stockpile (insert a gif of me waving my six cards). But we all undoubtedly have a favorite card. Many credit card pros have differing…

While it’s been rumored for a few days, Delta Air Lines will officially commence service to Hong Kong next year. The airline announced Wednesday that it’ll start flying from its hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) on June 6, 2026. Delta will deploy its flagship Airbus A350-900 on…

The Platinum Card® from American Express is a top-tier premium travel rewards card with a $695 annual fee (see rates and fees). At first glance, the annual fee can be intimidating, but the good news is that the plethora of lifestyle-oriented benefits helps cardholders justify keeping the Amex Platinum in their wallets since these perks…

After months of economic jitters and concerns about travel demand, Delta Air Lines last week shared reason to be optimistic. The Atlanta-based carrier beat Wall Street expectations with its financial performance during the second quarter of 2025. But it’s not necessarily a bellwether for the rest of the travel sector … or the broader economy….

You probably know DoorDash as the platform that delivers practically anything and everything in your neighborhood — including meals, groceries and more — to your door in 30 minutes or less. But you may not know that you can also get digital and physical gift cards delivered by DoorDash through the DoorDash Gift Card Shop,…

I’m a big fan of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). I’ve held it for years and recommend it as the best starter card for those looking to earn transferable rewards, especially thanks to its generous welcome bonus, low annual fee and bonus points categories. I have redeemed thousands of Chase Ultimate…

Nothing ruins a summer travel day quite like a line of thunderstorms. And this week has been a rough go at U.S. airports, capped by a whopper of a storm system Monday that scuttled more than 2,000 flights and led to significant flash flooding, including at some New York City subway stations. Travelers aren’t out…

Landline, the flights-on-a-bus operator that contracts with major airlines across North America, is ending its tie up with one of its oldest partners, United Airlines. Colorado-based Landline will end branded bus service for United Airlines between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) in Fort Collins, Colorado, on July 31. Then, a…

The iconic Waldorf Astoria New York is now welcoming guests following a multibillion-dollar renovation, months ahead of schedule. The hotel, which was originally expected to open in September and offered TPG a sneak peak last month, began a phased reopening on Tuesday, with rooms and dining venues now welcoming guests, the company shared with TPG….