Chasing elite status with a hotel or airline can be addictive. Once you get a taste of the benefits (such as upgrades, lounge access, bonus points and enhanced customer service), it’s hard to give them up. Depending on how frequently you travel, you could easily get hundreds — if not thousands — of dollars in…

Aeroplan members, check your accounts as it appears that Air Canada’s loyalty program is running a flash sale over the next couple of days, and it can potentially save you money on your next flight. How does the sale work, and is it worth it? Let’s take a look. Aeroplan’s flash sale JAMES MACDONALD/BLOOMBERG/GETTY IMAGES…

Road trip season is in full swing, but rental cars (like everything else) are no longer as affordable as they used to be. Plus, the initial price advertised can be misleading, as there are often hidden fees, damage waivers and other expenses to take into account. If you’re looking to cut costs on your upcoming…

There are many advantages to adding an authorized user to a credit card account. For one, it can help the primary cardholder hit certain spending requirements and earn rewards much faster. In turn, authorized users can benefit from the primary cardholder’s credit score and length of credit history in many instances, thus improving their own…

United Airlines will offer travelers a new way to the Riviera Nayarit on Mexico’s Pacific coast this winter. The Star Alliance carrier will add Tepic International Airport (TPQ) to its map with a Saturday-only nonstop from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) beginning Dec. 20. The flight — on an Embraer E175 — will operate…

Here at TPG, we’re all about helping you get the best return for your spending. There are multiple cards that earn bonus points, miles or cash back in various categories, so if your wallet allows you to earn at least 2 points (or 2% cash back) per dollar every time you swipe, you’re doing well….

Budget airlines aren’t generally known for having the latest tech and entertainment options on board their planes. But Allegiant Air thinks there’s one thing it can’t wait on much longer: inflight Wi-Fi. Allegiant anticipates adding onboard internet in the not-too-distant future, the carrier’s top executive confirmed this week: “That is the expectation,” CEO Greg Anderson…

When it comes to travel rewards cards, you usually get what you pay for in terms of bonus categories and perks. This is why we usually compare cards within a single category to try to find the best premium rewards card or the best no-annual-fee cards. The problem is that the American Express® Gold Card…

When navigating U.S. airport security, there’s no better way (in our humble opinion) to expedite your trip than by being both a Clear and TSA PreCheck user. A third program, Global Entry, completes the trifecta for speeding your way through airport lines. You might ask yourself whether it’s necessary to have TSA PreCheck and Global…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) just got its biggest refresh yet — and with it, a significantly higher $795 annual fee. That’s a jump from the previous $550, and it naturally raises the question: Is it still worth it? We already broke down the pros and cons of the new structure, but…