A major credit card issuer has just added American Airlines as a transfer partner. Citi on Sunday announced the launch of 1:1 transfers from its ThankYou Rewards program to American’s AAdvantage loyalty program for three of the rewards cards in its lineup. The move has made Citi the only card issuer with direct transfers to…

It’s been a busy summer for credit card issuers with all the changes and introductions of new credit cards. And now, Citi joined the party and finally released the successor to the Citi Prestige® Card — the all-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card. This card has been anticipated for years, and now that it’s finally here,…

Back in May, TPG exclusively learned the Citi Rewards+ Card was being rebranded to the Citi Strata℠ Card. Now, we’ve received confirmation Citi is launching the all-new Citi Strata℠ Elite. As a longtime Citi loyalist and die-hard Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees) (formerly the Citi Premier) fan, I’m excited to see the…

Purchasing a car is a huge expense. And unfortunately, it’s usually a diminishing investment that loses value over time, starting with the moment you drive it off the lot. The silver lining here is that a car purchase can earn you some serious rewards if you put some or — in rare cases — all…

At TPG, we love Global Entry and the VIP lane access to customs that it comes with, but it’s not always so easy to schedule an appointment to get final approval. We are here to help. Global Entry gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad. It’s one of the…

“Alcoholic beverages will not be accepted in either carry-on or checked baggage for this flight,” read the email reminder I received two days before flying from Hamburg, Germany, to Abu Dhabi onboard Etihad’s factory-fresh Airbus A321LR. That’s the first time in my more than 1,000 lifetime flights that I’ve ever received such a notice. While…

The debut of the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) has added a solid new product to Chase’s business credit card lineup. The card offers high earning rates and a wide range of travel and business statement credits — but comes with a hefty $795 annual fee. So, you may be wondering…

What’s the most exciting new airline route of the year? Ask 10 different travelers and you might get 10 different opinions. The question doesn’t come with an easy answer, but — as you might expect from TPG — we’re happy to share our thoughts on it. Our aviation team looked at all of the new…

Marriott Bonvoy is one of the largest hotel loyalty programs, both in its member count and number of participating properties. Numerous travelers strive for Marriott elite status due to its benefits and the convenience of having at least one Marriott Bonvoy property in most destinations. Many TPG staffers also strive for Marriott elite status, and…

Credit card welcome offers are the fastest way to increase your points and miles stash. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of seeing a massive bonus post to your loyalty account. From there, you can start dreaming about using your travel rewards to explore the world. Some of the best travel rewards cards on the…