Marriott Bonvoy differs from most major hotel loyalty programs in that its top elite status has two requirements members must meet each calendar year. To earn Ambassador Elite status, members must stay frequently with Marriott and spend a significant amount with Marriott each calendar year. Here’s what you need to know about earning Marriott Ambassador…

A few years ago, American Airlines completely changed how its members earn elite status. Instead of elite-qualifying miles and dollars, Loyalty Points are now the metric by which you earn American Airlines elite status. Interestingly, you can earn elite status in the American AAdvantage program without taking any flights. And perhaps more interestingly, you can…

United Airlines is following through on its promise to make PlusPoints far more flexible, but the increased utility is coming at a (steep) cost. The Chicago-based carrier rolled out its highly anticipated updates to how Premier elite members can use PlusPoints on Thursday. The airline is sharing the updates via customer emails, and it also…

Chase Ink Business Unlimited overview The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is one of the best business cards with no annual fee because it earns 1.5% back on every purchase. That cash back can be turned into valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points when paired with an eligible Chase card. Card Rating*:…

This is what AvGeek dreams are made of. Several of us at TPG got a behind-the-scenes look at American Airlines’ Fort Worth, Texas headquarters, training facilities and operations center. We also got up close and personal with the airport operations at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), America’s second busiest airport and American’s mega-hub. Here’s…

One of the best ways to get a stash of points is to earn a credit card’s welcome offer. One of the best times to apply for a new card is when the bonus is elevated. If you’re a Southwest Airlines loyalist, you’re likely on the hunt for Southwest Rapid Rewards points or an easy…

“What’s the best airline?” It’s one of the questions we get asked the most here at TPG. On one hand, it can be a tricky one to answer. After all, each of us has our own personal travel preferences and needs and should weigh everything from how affordable an airline is to how family-friendly its…

The Platinum Card® from American Express has long been one of the best premium travel rewards cards, thanks to its long list of benefits, strong earning rate on flight purchases and solid welcome bonus. American Express recently announced that a major revamp of the card is in the works, though details are scant for now….

Starting Sept. 18, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is drastically changing its beloved 35% Pay with Points bonus for the worse. Currently, the Pay with Points bonus applies to first- and business-class tickets booked on any airline or tickets booked in any cabin with the airline that a cardmember selects for their up…

United Airlines is breathing new life into its seven-year-old Polaris Lounge in Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with the opening of a dedicated dining room. The Chicago-based carrier took the wraps off the 1,500-square-foot space on Wednesday, and it’ll officially open to the public on Friday, June 20, timed perfectly for the start of the…