Here at TPG, we love credit cards. We’ve experienced the power of redeeming credit card rewards, and we want to help everyone else have that great experience. But if you’re new to the world of credit cards, reading a credit card application (or even a review) can make you feel like you missed a course…

It’s no surprise that the American Express Platinum Card® is packed with premium travel benefits. One of the most generous perks of this premium lifestyle card is its annual statement credit of up to $200 for airline incidental fees. This perk can reduce the sting of the card’s $895 annual fee (see rates and fees)…

There are many ways to redeem points for hotel stays. For example, you can stretch your points for many nights at good-value properties that cost a relatively low number of points. You can also use points to unlock stays at spectacular properties that you couldn’t — or, at least, wouldn’t — book without points. There…

Flight cancellations are quickly mounting this weekend in the wake of the military operation in Venezuela announced early Saturday by the Trump administration. Government-ordered airspace closures in the Caribbean have led to mass flight disruptions at several popular vacation destinations and cruise ship disembarkation ports. This has stranded travelers throughout the region, including those flying…

Whether it’s a summer break or a hard-earned, end-of-year getaway, there’s a certain time for the kind of vacation that involves lots of lounging, eating and drinking heartily. But we’d argue that there’s also a special moment during and right after the holiday season that’s all about action: mindfully moving, trying out a new skill…

You may be just getting back to work after the holidays (complete with a hangover and/or fruitcake coma), but it’s never too early to start planning for the year ahead. For travel enthusiasts, there never seem to be enough vacation days in the year. Thankfully, the U.S. has nearly a dozen public holidays in 2026…

Which airlines and airports had the most on-time flights in 2025? The year is barely in the rearview mirror, but the results are in. New data released Friday by aviation analytics firm Cirium offers a report card of sorts for the carriers and hubs — big and small — where passengers were least likely to…

2025 was a busy, eventful — and, at times, sobering — year when it came to air travel. We saw 8 of the 10 busiest days ever at U.S. airports, including an all-time single-day record just after Thanksgiving, as consumers continued to invest their money (and points) in travel at a record pace. That was…

London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a large international airport that serves millions of passengers each year. It’s currently home to four terminals and a few dozen lounges on both the departures and arrivals sides of the facility to accommodate passengers taking the many long-haul flights in and out of London. The airport has credit card-specific…

January is a time to plan for the next 12 months. While health and wellness often receive significant attention, personal finance should be top of mind as well. You might consider setting up a budget and planning to invest or open a new savings account. But as you make these financial plans, don’t forget to…