Alaska Airlines frequent flyers can look forward to the debut of the carrier’s new loyalty program this summer. The program is a key step in the Seattle-based airline’s merger with Hawaiian Airlines. The as-yet-unnamed program will combine and replace the separate Alaska Mileage Plan and Hawaiian HawaiianMiles programs. During a quarterly earnings call with investors…

JetBlue TrueBlue points just got more valuable. Since JetBlue expanded its partnership with Japan Airlines, you can now book JAL flights with TrueBlue points — and there are some fantastic deals out there. Here’s how you can take advantage of our new favorite sweet spot for visiting Japan on points and miles. How to book…

If you’re jumping into the travel rewards game, picking which credit card to start with can be overwhelming. There are a lot of competitive options, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this guide, we’ll walk through two popular beginner travel credit cards — the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and…

If you read TPG regularly, you probably know about the most common, most beneficial credit card perks out there — things like purchase protections and no foreign transaction fees. However, there are still other powerful perks in the fine print of credit card agreements as well. Let’s highlight some of the best under-the-radar benefits on…

The American Express® Gold Card is one of our top picks when it comes to earning bonus points on dining and groceries. However, offsetting its high $325 annual fee (see rates and fees) by maximizing up to $424 in annual statement credits takes a fair bit of effort — especially when you’re abroad. I’ve spent…

One of our favorite Maui hotels, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, is wrapping up an extensive multiyear renovation, and The Points Guy got an exclusive first look inside. I’ve had a long love affair with this property: It was the first hotel I reviewed when I started at TPG in 2019, and I’ve…

The security screening company Clear is now testing out new e-gates at three U.S. airports, and TPG got an exclusive first look at the new gates in action at Oakland International Airport (OAK). New Clear e-gates at Oakland International Airport (OAK). CLINT HENDERSON/THE POINTS GUY If you have a membership in the expedited security program…

When it comes to cobranded airline credit cards, United loyalists have four main options for personal cards. Among them, two popular standouts include the mid-tier United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees) and the top-tier United Club℠ Card (see rates and fees), both issued by Chase. Both cards offer perks with United and statement credits…

Friends and family members in search of a quick recommendation often ask me what the best credit card is, and my answer is always the same: It’s impossible to pick a single best credit card. While that might seem like a frustrating response, I firmly believe that what’s important isn’t picking the best credit card…

TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt advisor and investor. The Bilt news keeps rolling in. After introducing the ability to pay rent with more credit cards and redeem Bilt Points for student loans, the Bilt Rewards program has revealed that Southwest Rapid Rewards will be its newest transfer partner. Bilt currently partners with 18…