Since Delta Air Lines eliminated its award charts a decade ago, the Delta SkyMiles program has become notably more unpredictable and, at times, outrageously expensive. With business-class flights on long-haul routes often priced at over 450,000 SkyMiles, it’s understandable to feel like your SkyMiles balance holds little value. But if you have a stockpile of…

We all started our points and miles journey somewhere — even TPG’s experts. Award travel, premium credit cards and aspirational redemptions aren’t limited to high spenders or the elite. If you’re ready to unlock free flights and discounted luxury hotel stays, you also have to be ready to take your first steps. Cardholders of any…

We just got through Labor Day, but the winter holiday season is quickly approaching. For the second year in a row, TPG commissioned The Harris Poll to gauge Americans’ sentiments around holiday travel. One of the most shocking findings was that those surveyed think they’ve already missed the best booking window for flights. But we…

Vero Beach, along Florida’s Atlantic coast, is about to get yet another big expansion in terms of air connectivity. American Airlines announced last week that it will launch nonstop flights between Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) and its second-largest hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) beginning Feb. 12, 2026. This will mark the first…

Delta Air Lines must end its deep ties to Aeromexico by January, the Trump administration ruled Monday. After a 20-month fight between the two airlines and the U.S. and Mexican governments, the U.S. Department of Transportation said it will not allow the joint venture between the two carriers to move forward. Their joint venture must…

I just had a two-night weekend getaway that cost over 100,000 points less than it used to cost. It also came with, essentially, a complimentary dinner thanks to a $100 credit we used for food, along with some pretty indulgent daily breakfasts for two at no additional cost. Oh, and the best part? I still…

Carnival Cruise Line — which recently unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its loyalty program into an airline-style model with redeemable points — announced enhancements for top-tier members Monday, including lifetime status for any members who reach the Diamond level before the new program launches in June. The adjustments come just four months after the Carnival…

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines recently launched their joint loyalty program, Atmos Rewards. Luckily, this new program still offers access to many valuable Alaska Airlines partners, with which you can earn and redeem Atmos Rewards points. So, here’s what you should know about Alaska Airlines’ partners. Who are Alaska Airlines’ partners? Three categories of Alaska…

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts broke ground on a new property in Costa Rica on Monday, marking the luxury brand’s first resort in the country. When it’s complete, The St. Regis Papagayo Resort will sit on more than a quarter of a mile of beachfront in the Guanacaste province on Costa Rica’s Pacific Ocean coast….

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a big proponent of getting at least one airline card, even if you aren’t loyal to a particular brand. Many points and miles fans stick to cards that earn transferable rewards; while those are great, avoiding an airline card means you could be losing out on helpful benefits….