United, Air Canada integrate Apple’s cool new AirTag tracking feature

Finding your lost checked bag might just happen a little bit faster if you’re flying on United or Air Canada. That’s because the two carriers just enabled Apple’s new Share Item Location feature, which allows travelers to share their AirTag location with the airline when items are lost. Apple’s new feature, which was released on…

Qatar Airways credit cards: High welcome bonus and increased earning rates

Qatar Airways is one of our favorite airlines here at TPG — and the airline launched two cobranded credit cards with Cardless back in May. These cards offer an easy way to earn Avios with Qatar Airways and earn elite status with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Both Qatar Airways credit cards are offering a limited-time…

Royal Caribbean will have just 1 of these new cabanas at its private beach club for cruisers

Want to try out Royal Caribbean’s new Ultimate Family Cabana? Join the club — the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, that is. Royal Caribbean Group has revealed that its new private for-fee beach area in the Bahamas will house just one cabana in this new family-friendly category for passengers who pay for club access during…

American Airlines won’t raise elite thresholds, but other changes are coming

American Airlines has some positive updates for its AAdvantage loyalty program members. On Dec. 12, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier announced its annual loyalty changes that’ll come into effect during the 2025 membership year, and the good news is that things are only getting better. Here’s everything you need to know about American’s loyalty plans…

Air Canada will make inflight Wi-Fi free starting in May

Air Canada is about to become the latest airline to make it easier to stay connected. The Canadian carrier said Thursday that it will make gate-to-gate Wi-Fi available for free across its fleet in a phased introduction, with the first stage beginning this coming spring. The amenity will eventually be available on all Air Canada…

Why the end of the year is the perfect time to open a premium credit card

There are many reasons why the end of the year can be a great time to open a new premium rewards credit card. Some of them offer statement credits that reset with the calendar year, while others are offering limited-time bonuses or promotions on holiday purchases or travel. Additionally, increased spending around the holidays —…

Mistake story: I booked an award stay at the wrong airport hotel — here’s what happened

When I booked my October honeymoon in Madagascar roughly six months in advance, I knew my journey to the East African island would involve an 11-hour layover at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD). As a Hyatt loyalist who holds the World of Hyatt Credit Card, I booked a night in a Hyatt hotel near the…