Delta to open Boston Delta One Lounge with unique dining flair

Delta Air Lines is doubling down on its premium digs at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), where the carrier is set to open its third Delta One business-class lounge Wednesday. The airline offered a sneak peek Monday, and — of course — TPG was there for a look. Delta positions itself as America’s most premium…

Mandarin Oriental expands presence in Paris and Amsterdam

Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is about to strengthen its European presence. The luxury hotel brand plans to add Hotel Lutetia in Paris and the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam to its network of ultraluxury hotels worldwide. Following the planned completion of the deal, the Hotel Lutetia will be rebranded as the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia,…

Avelo Airlines announces 5 new routes launching in early 2025

Avelo Airlines has no plans to slow its fast growth in Connecticut after the calendar flips to 2025. The Houston-based ultra-low-cost carrier plans to add four new U.S. airports to its route map early next year, the airline announced Monday. Between February and May 2025, Avelo will launch service from two large hub airports, a…

JetBlue cuts 8 routes, exits 1 market in big network shift

JetBlue Airways is working to return to profitability. The New York-based carrier’s latest move slashes eight high-profile routes amid a broader network shake-up, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The affected routes that will be cut are: Boston-San Jose, California Fort Lauderdale-Jacksonville, Florida New York-Austin New York-Houston New…

5 reasons to choose Silversea Cruises for your next luxury vacation at sea

Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel. Please click here to read more about our winner selection process and methodology for the 2024 TPG Awards. When all-inclusive fares, gourmet dining, spacious suites with private balconies and attentive service are the hallmarks of every luxury cruise line, it’s tricky…

Spirit Airlines is offering a new status match challenge: What you need to know

If you haven’t flown Spirit Airlines in a while (or ever), it might be worth giving the carrier a shot. After all, a lot has changed at the airline recently. With no change and cancellation fees, streaming Wi-Fi and Go Comfy fares that include a blocked middle seat, it may be tempting to try Spirit…

Why the Amex Platinum still reigns supreme in the luxury travel space (and how other cards are catching up)

Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel. Please click here to read more about our winner selection process and methodology for the 2024 TPG Awards. Despite newcomers to the premium credit card space vying for your business, American Express’ top-tier consumer card continues to shine. The Platinum Card®…