Flying out of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)? The next time you take public transportation to the airport, you might get to skip the long security lines. A new concept at BOS plans to trial a form of “presecurity” for users of the greater region’s Logan Express bus service. This would have passengers go through…

One benefit of select tiers of Marriott elite status is complimentary, space-available room upgrades at check-in. However, for some stays, you may want to guarantee a specific view or a larger room at booking instead of hoping for an upgrade. You can book a paid rate for the room type you want. However, you can…

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will offer two free checked bags as a perk for cardholders of its branded Mastercard, making the credit card even more appealing. Spirit confirmed to TPG that the perk will be offered to primary cardholders of the Free Spirit® Travel More World Elite Mastercard®, which is issued by Bank of America….

The Aeroplan® Credit Card (see rates and fees) from Chase is a valuable cobranded airline credit card that offers cardholders ongoing value for a low annual fee. The card currently offers a high welcome bonus but comes with a caveat, which we’ll explore below. Before you assume that the Aeroplan card has nothing to offer…

The Platinum Card® from American Express offers travelers a slew of incredible perks, ranging from statement credits to status upgrades to lounge benefits. This results in one of the best collections of membership perks of any card out there for its notably steep $895 annual fee (see rates and fees). One of the main benefits…

Google just launched Flight Deals, a new artificial intelligence-powered search tool within Google Flights. I’ve been testing it out, and while it’s not perfect, it’s another great tool from the company that has what I consider to be the very best flight deal tools in the market. Google Flight Deals homepage. GOOGLE “Flight Deals is…

American Airlines is adding a rare nonhub route. The airline will add service between Boston and Buffalo, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The new 396-mile route will take off March 8, 2026, and operate up to three times a day. American last operated this route in July…

Premium credit cards are not just about travel — they’re continuing to add lifestyle value you can use at home. The latest refresh of The Platinum Card® from American Express comes with some exciting new benefits for your day-to-day life. Generation Z and millennials should rejoice — the Amex Platinum now offers up to $75…

Capital One is adding to its extensive network of 15-plus transfer partners. This is great news as select Capital One cardholders can now transfer miles to two new airline partners and one new hotel partner: Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and I Prefer Hotel Rewards. This makes Capital One miles even more…

It was shaping up to be an expensive gathering. Earlier this month, a few TPG staffers were planning a trip to New York City for some important strategy sessions. The dates weren’t flexible due to prior travel commitments, but we figured it wouldn’t be too hard to find affordable accommodations. Boy, were we wrong. We’re…