Citi is a TPG advertising partner. What a year 2025 is shaping up to be for premium rewards credit cards. And as a fan of these products, I love the competition. First, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) underwent a top-to-bottom transformation, and Chase also launched its first-ever premium business card — the…

Beleaguered Avelo Airlines will close its West Coast operation and exit 10 cities by December as it struggles financially. Citing the “current operating environment,” Avelo CEO Andrew Levy has notified staff members and customers that it will significantly shrink operations at its Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) base by Aug. 12, and exit the market entirely…

Marriott Bonvoy has rolled out a new automatic room upgrade system, which should provide a smoother check-in process and take some of the guesswork out of complimentary room upgrades for elite members. Here’s how the new process works and what it means for you. How Marriott room upgrades work MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL Marriott Gold Elite members…

If you’ve had your heart set on a sun-and-surf vacation, Alaska Airlines’ latest sale can help make it a reality for you and a friend. The carrier just dropped a buy-one, get-one-free promotion on nonstop flights to idyllic destinations in Hawaii like the Big Island, Kauai and Maui from several key West Coast cities in…

UBS Visa Infinite Credit Card overview The UBS Visa Infinite Credit Card provides many benefits, including popular perks such as a Priority Pass Select membership and price protection. However, earning rates are modest, and some cardholders may struggle to maximize redemptions. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ *Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and…

Capital One offers a popular suite cards that earn valuable Capital One miles, which can be redeemed at a fixed value for travel. However, to truly maximize the value of these miles, you will want to utilize the issuer’s transfer partners. Capital One has an impressive roster of 15-plus transfer partners, both airlines and hotels,…

At TPG, several of us have a wallet brimming with credit cards. Some go all-out (paging senior editorial director Nick Ewen with his 20+ credit cards), while some keep a smaller stockpile (insert a gif of me waving my six cards). But we all undoubtedly have a favorite card. Many credit card pros have differing…

While it’s been rumored for a few days, Delta Air Lines will officially commence service to Hong Kong next year. The airline announced Wednesday that it’ll start flying from its hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) on June 6, 2026. Delta will deploy its flagship Airbus A350-900 on…

The Platinum Card® from American Express is a top-tier premium travel rewards card with a $695 annual fee (see rates and fees). At first glance, the annual fee can be intimidating, but the good news is that the plethora of lifestyle-oriented benefits helps cardholders justify keeping the Amex Platinum in their wallets since these perks…

After months of economic jitters and concerns about travel demand, Delta Air Lines last week shared reason to be optimistic. The Atlanta-based carrier beat Wall Street expectations with its financial performance during the second quarter of 2025. But it’s not necessarily a bellwether for the rest of the travel sector … or the broader economy….