An American Airlines regional jet was involved in a midair collision late Wednesday night near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed. In a statement to TPG, the FAA said a regional jet inbound from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a military helicopter while on approach at DCA. The aircraft, a Bombardier…

Although 2024 has ended, there may still be an opportunity to snag the next level of United Premier status for 2025. United Airlines has targeted some members with an offer to purchase the status level above what they earned in 2024 — including some members who didn’t earn any status in 2024. Some TPG staffers…

Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card is Delta’s top-tier cobranded business credit card, offering benefits best suited for high-budget businesses loyal to Delta. If Delta Medallion elite status and lounge access are important to you, there’s a lot to love about this card. Card Rating*:…

Late last week, Nice, France, became the latest cruise destination to place restrictions on ships, with the goal of limiting the size of vessels that visit the picturesque resort city along the Cote d’Azur. Beginning July 1, ships carrying more than 900 people will not be permitted to disembark passengers in Nice or the neighboring…

ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY Stretching between two sandy beaches at the tip of a tropical peninsula along Costa Rica‘s Pacific coast, the Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica is a little slice of paradise where you can spend your days sipping coconut water in a private cabana by one of the enormous pools, playing…

Over the last few years, Hyatt has been on a quest to revolutionize all-inclusive resorts — starting with bolstering its own all-inclusive portfolio by acquiring Apple Leisure Group in 2021 to add over 100 properties to the mix. Since that $2.7 billion takeover, Hyatt has finalized another deal with an all-inclusive resort company and launched…

Before starting on a pursuit to accumulate points and miles, it’s important to understand how your credit score is calculated and the mistakes you should be careful to avoid. Your credit report follows you around for a long time, and you should only consider opening credit cards if you’re able to manage them responsibly. With…

2025 is shaping up to be the year of the premium travel card. With a premium Alaska Airlines card on the horizon and rumors of an incoming top-tier Citi card, competition in this market is strengthening. JetBlue is planting its flag in this space with the launch of the JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard® issued…

Target Circle Card credit card overview The Target Circle™ Mastercard is a solid store card. It features a 5% discount on Target and Target.com purchases, 2% back on dining and gas station purchases and 1% back on everything else. This is a strong contender for those who spend big at Target — but not elsewhere….

Marriott Bonvoy is a popular hotel loyalty program, especially among U.S. travelers. The program has changed significantly in recent years, including removing its published award charts in 2022. However, you can still get value when you travel as a Marriott Bonvoy member if you know where to look. Whether you’re a loyal Marriott customer or…