At TPG, we’re all about maximizing our credit cards. Part of that motto includes maximizing any and all benefits provided by issuers, which include statement credits. Our monthly checklist highlights all the perks and benefits you should use every month. Whether you have one or several credit cards, having a checklist as a reminder is…

A little more than two hours east of Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park is an otherworldly expanse covering nearly 800,000 acres in the high Mojave Desert of California. Here, majestic boulders mix with striking Joshua trees, known for their spiky, spiny, twisty profiles. These plants — which, fun fact, are not actually trees but…

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. As the sun begins to set on 2024, time is running out to qualify for elite status. Even the best of us make mistakes calculating elite mileage accruals; therefore, if you find yourself a few hundred dollars or a couple of flight segments off of your targeted status, you…

For this week only, United Airlines is discounting flights across its network with deals for United Chase cardholders and MileagePlus members. Flights are available to 25 destinations — including Hawaii, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico — starting at 12,000 miles one-way for cardholders. Deal basics UNITED.COM Airline: United.Routes: 25 destinations across the United network.How…

December is one of my favorite months of the year. I love the cooler temperatures and the holiday season. When I was growing up, Dec. 1 was a mini-holiday at my house because it was the day we put up Christmas decorations. Festivities involved multiple trips to the attic to bring down the boxes of…

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in British Columbia is getting a handful of new transborder routes. Air Canada announced on Monday three new routes between Vancouver and the U.S. for the upcoming summer season. The airline will add service to Nashville, Tampa and Raleigh, North Carolina. Nashville service will commence May 1, 2025, and operate four…

There’s a wide range of credit cards available right now, and sifting through the vast number of cards to figure out which one you should apply for next can be daunting. We receive a constant stream of questions about what credit cards people should apply for next. While we can’t provide personalized strategies for everyone,…

ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY You might not choose a hotel solely for its focus on sustainability or its eco-conscious initiatives. After all, if you’re on a busy work trip or trying to relax on vacation, you may not want to have to separate the recycling or watch your water usage. But when a hotel is…

Have you found that elite status upgrades are harder to come by? There’s a good reason. Delta Air Lines recently revealed a head-turning statistic: 15 years ago, just 12% of passengers sitting in its domestic first-class cabin actually paid for their ticket, executives shared. Today, it’s a very different story: Around 75% of first-class passengers…

One of America’s quintessential budget airlines is wading into new, premium territory with first class-style seats set for takeoff next year. Frontier Airlines will add “luxurious, spacious seats” in the first two rows of its jets beginning in late 2025, the carrier announced Tuesday. It’s also trying to ratchet up the allure of its frequent…