Airline credit cards offer a variety of flashy perks, including welcome bonuses of tens of thousands of miles, companion tickets worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars, access to airport lounges and free checked bags. One of their most fundamental perks, though, is about saving time rather than money: priority boarding. This benefit, included with…

Atmos Rewards, the new joint loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, rolled out just over a week ago, but the airlines are wasting no time in launching new promotions. Atmos Rewards is offering a fast track to elite status and double points on flights into and out of San Diego. Let’s get into…

For most of my 20s, I swore off credit cards. I used my debit card for everything and thought I was being smart. Credit cards seemed risky: What if I missed a payment? What if I got stuck with sky-high interest? What if I picked the wrong card and regretted it forever? It felt safer…

American Airlines is planning to significantly up its lounge game at its second-busiest hub. The carrier on Thursday announced plans to bring the Flagship Lounge, its nicest lounge concept, to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). American also said it would increase the footprint of its existing Admirals Clubs at the airport. Together, these should be…

Although I don’t consider myself particularly loyal to any one airline, I’ve held — and loved — my Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card (see rates and fees) for several years. The $75 annual flight credit and 7,500 anniversary points bonus (worth $101 by our August 2025 valuations) more than made up for the annual…

Over the last decade, the all-inclusive concept has been embraced and reimagined by some of the world’s most luxurious and character-rich hotels. Travelers who would previously flinch at the notion of a one-size-fits-all formula — exemplified by big gated compounds in sunny destinations — are discovering just how liberating and discerning the adults-only all-inclusive model…

Once upon a time, it was common that if you had an airport lounge membership that granted you access, it extended to your immediate family when they were traveling with you. Unfortunately, times have changed. Over the last few years, largely due to increased demand and finite lounge space, we’ve seen program after program restrict…

In the points and miles world, a mention of the infamous 5/24 rule is sure to follow whenever a Chase card comes up. Essentially, this refers to the unofficial rule that Chase won’t approve a credit card application for someone who has opened five or more new credit cards from any issuer in the past…

The American Express® Gold Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) are always in my wallet — both are favorites here at TPG. Aside from the benefits of these cards, both the Sapphire Preferred and the Amex Gold earn flexible points, which I can transfer to partner airlines and hotels to…

The Transportation Security Administration is warning travelers that this Labor Day weekend will be one for the record books. As a result, travelers should budget extra time for security and everything else that comes with air travel. With 17.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend — Thursday, Aug. 28, through Wednesday, Sept….