World of Hyatt is one of TPG’s favorite hotel loyalty programs, and in our July 2025 valuations, we value its points at 1.7 cents apiece. You can stay at some amazing Hyatt properties with reasonable redemption rates. So, it’s worth saving up now if you have your eye on an aspirational stay. Redeeming Hyatt points…

September is an ideal month to travel if you have some flexibility in your schedule. Summer vacations have wrapped up, and kids are back in school, making airports and destinations less crowded. The theater and arts season launches with fresh shows and exhibitions. Plus, the weather is still warm and sunny, but most of the…

Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card overview The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card (see rates and fees) has the lowest annual fee of any Southwest Airlines credit card on the market, which is either a strength or a weakness, depending on how you look at it. While the $99 annual fee is affordable, the…

Taiwan has become a popular destination for both business and leisure travelers, and, starting Jan. 15, travelers will be able to fly nonstop to the island nation from Phoenix. This spring, upscale Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines revealed it would begin operating nonstop flights three times weekly between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Taiwan…

Spirit Airlines plans to furlough 270 pilots as of Nov. 1, the airline confirmed to TPG on Tuesday, as it prepares to make significant cuts to its schedule and network. The airline also said it will downgrade, or demote, 140 captains to first officers as of Oct. 1. In a statement, a Spirit spokesperson confirmed…

A Priority Pass Select membership has long been a valuable perk included with certain travel rewards cards. There are now more than 1,700 Priority Pass lounges worldwide, and the lounge network is still growing. While Priority Pass membership is provided as a benefit of select premium credit cards, you won’t be able to access Priority…

If you’re looking to earn transferable Citi ThankYou Rewards points, Citi has three cards within its Strata lineup with welcome offers. It’s a great opportunity to earn a large welcome bonus and diversify your points, giving you access to valuable transfer partners. The cards’ annual fees range from $0 to $595. Whatever your needs, the…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is one of the best rewards credit cards available right now. In June, the premium card underwent a refresh with a host of new benefits and statement credits, plus an increase in the annual fee to $795. Alongside the Sapphire Reserve changes, Chase updated its bonus eligibility…

Did you know you can stay in a castle using hotel points? Like an actual, real-world castle where Queen Victoria once stayed, with a private loch on a 500-acre estate in the Scottish Highlands near Fort William. A castle castle. Well, you absolutely can stay in a castle on hotel points, and we just did…

Citi’s ThankYou Rewards program has just added American Airlines AAdvantage as its newest transfer partner for three of its rewards cards. This news is part of the unveiling of the all-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card. Existing cardholders with the Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees) and the Citi Prestige® Card (no longer available)…