If you’re checking a bag in 2025 and not using an AirTag, please stop while you’re behind and read on. It’s time to admit that delays, cancellations and subsequent lost luggage are a part of travel. While I am firmly Team Carry-On for these reasons and more, I don’t judge those of you who prefer…

The start of April will bring a new milestone for Fiji Airways, American Airlines AAdvantage loyalists — and other travelers who frequently fly aboard Oneworld alliance airlines. Beginning April 1, Fiji will become a full-fledged Oneworld member. That same day, the carrier will adopt AAdvantage as its loyalty program. The move comes about nine months…

IHG Hotels & Resorts is embracing la dolce vita with a new property that overlooks the sea on the Italian island of Sicily. With plans to open in the second half of 2025, the 43-room Costa Irminia Retreat & Spa, Vignette Collection will feature a pair of swimming pools and a private beach club complete…

Faster, more reliable — and free — Wi-Fi is nearly here on United Airlines. The Chicago-based carrier announced on Monday that it has received its first FAA certification for installing Starlink’s satellite Wi-Fi onboard the Embraer E175 regional jet. This certification, called a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), is required for each aircraft type receiving Starlink…

If you’ve spent any time around TPG, you know that the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of our most beloved cards. We often recommend it as a great travel rewards card for beginners and travel rewards veterans alike for its solid earning potential, excellent point redemption options and relatively low annual fee. But if…

As much as I love hostels, there is something nice about the luxuriousness of a hotel: the clean room, comfy bed, desk, iron, strong shower, and bottled soap for the taking (errr…I mean borrowing). They are a quiet, relaxing respite from the world. But luxury comes at a price. Hotels aren’t cheap and I hate…

United Club Business Card overview The United Club Business Card offers United Club lounge access and excellent earning rates on United flight purchases. If you’re a business owner who is a frequent United flyer, this card will make a good addition to your wallet. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on the opinion…

Staying connected is an important part of life in 2025, and some people believe that free Wi-Fi should be available just about everywhere. But that’s still not the case when it comes to air travel. JetBlue was the first U.S. airline to offer free Wi-Fi in 2017, and it continues to do so today. You…

If you are on social media these days, you’ve likely seen an abundance of viral TikTok and Instagram hacks claiming to transform the way you travel. But how many of them can you really trust? Unfortunately, as it turns out, much of what you hear is flat-out wrong. For example, there’s a rumor that if…

Unless you primarily commute via public transit, chances are you’ve recently stopped to gas up. Whether your total was a couple of dollars or you ended up paying triple digits to fill your tank, if you didn’t use a gas credit card, you’re missing out on earning rewards. At TPG, we’re all about maximizing spending…