Over the past year, Southwest Airlines customers have heard plenty about the company’s transformation, from the end of “bags fly free” to the upcoming dawn of assigned seating. Now, you can practically glimpse the future … if you’re on the right plane. Earlier this month, I had the chance to fly on Southwest’s first aircraft…

Unfortunate news for a favorite points program: Air Canada has announced that it’s bringing back its old model of expiration dates on accrued points. Here’s what these changes mean for you — and what you can do to avoid losing all your hard-earned points. What has changed, and when does it take effect? Aeroplan had…

You’ll hear this ad nauseam at TPG: When it comes to the best credit card, there isn’t one. And by that, I mean there’s no single card that magically fits every individual’s specific needs. In truth, the best card you can get depends on myriad factors, including what reward currency you want to earn, how…

Southwest Airlines has added its fourth partnership with an international airline. The carrier on Tuesday announced a new tie-up with Philippine Airlines. As part of the interline agreement, you’ll be able to book an itinerary that includes a seamless connection between Southwest and the Manila-based carrier. Eventually, the tie-up could open up Rapid Rewards redemptions…

Delta Air Lines has unveiled all-new uniforms that it will soon deploy for its flight attendants, gate agents, lounge workers and ground staff, and TPG was there as the airline put on a fashion show in Atlanta. Dubbed the “Distinctly Delta Collection,” this fresh look for the airline’s team members has been a long time…

The Choice Privileges hotel loyalty program just announced some positive changes that will take effect starting in early 2026. Details are thin for some of these changes, but here’s what we know so far. Lower requirements for existing elite status tiers Starting in 2026, each of the existing Choice Privileges elite status tiers will require…

If your idea of winter bliss involves sipping gluhwein, browsing endless stalls of holiday gifts and getting lost in a sea of glittering fairy lights, plan to celebrate this season at one of Europe’s Christmas markets. These traditional markets, which date back hundreds of years, remain popular in many European countries, from France to Estonia….

Once you’ve collected a haul of Capital One miles, it’s time to start brainstorming how you’re going to redeem them. Here at TPG, we often discourage holding on to your miles. They can be a bad long-term investment, so it’s best to start thinking of redemption options as early as possible. While we often recommend…

If you use credit cards to pay your business expenses, being shut down by an issuer, even temporarily, can be catastrophic. As a small-business owner for over two decades, I’ve been in various situations where a credit card issuer temporarily shut down an account. I’ve also heard my fair share of horror stories from other…

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have launched their newest Global Getaways sale, and it’s a good one — especially if you get the winter blues. For a limited time, Atmos Rewards members can save up to 50% on award tickets to select destinations in Asia and the Pacific. Here’s how you can book your ticket…