Why changes to the Amex Gold Card made me love it even more

There’s a lot to love about travel credit cards, including lucrative welcome offers, enhanced earning rates and value-added perks. But when you combine all these features in a single card, it’s a package that’s hard to beat. That’s why the American Express® Gold Card has long been among my favorite (and most frequently used) cards….

Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card rebranded to Capital One Savor Rewards

Back in July, Capital One closed applications for its popular Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card. The card was a favorite among cash-back enthusiasts thanks to its impressive bonus categories and a low annual fee of $95. Capital One’s credit card lineup can be confusing with its similarly named credit cards, and it’s about…

Holiday travel survey: Americans are finding deals, but are willing to pay more for convenience

It’s that time of year again: The holiday season is nearly upon us. Consider this your call to start booking those holiday trips. As TPG has reported, the best time to book flights for Thanksgiving trips is now, and trips for Christmas should be booked around Halloween and by mid-November at the latest — at…

Aer Lingus to launch new route from Indianapolis to Dublin

Aer Lingus is launching service to a new U.S. city, helped by the arrival of its newest aircraft type. Starting in May 2025, the Irish flag carrier will offer new nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to its hub at Dublin Airport (DUB), Indianapolis airport leaders said Monday. The route will link the Midwest…

Get business-class Finnair flights to Helsinki for 62.5K Avios

Today, Finnair announced it will increase the number of weekly flights from several U.S. cities, including Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Seattle, to Helsinki Airport (HEL) in summer 2025. With the announcement, TPG has found a slew of great award availability. The expansion will see the airline begin departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport…

Citi ThankYou Rewards adds Preferred Hotels & Resorts as new hotel transfer partner

Adding to its already lengthy portfolio of hotel transfer partners, Citi ThankYou Rewards is now a transfer partner of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Preferred Hotels & Resorts offers a collection of over 650 luxury boutique properties in more than 80 countries. You can now transfer your Citi points to the hotel’s loyalty program, I Prefer…

American Airlines status match: How Delta, United and Southwest elite members can apply

If you hold elite status with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines or Southwest Airlines, American Airlines is offering to match your status for at least four months so you can earn status in a different loyalty program without having to start from scratch. Called the Instant Status Pass, American’s AAdvantage loyalty program will match to…

You can now redeem miles to use American Airlines’ most exclusive lounge

Have some extra American Airlines AAdvantage miles to spare? Well, if you’re looking to start your trip in style, the Fort Worth-based carrier has a new option for you. Effective immediately, top-tier elite status members can redeem miles to use the Flagship First dining facility before departure. This new option is part of American’s “Enhance…

Southwest Performance Business card review: Solid benefits for a manageable annual fee

Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card overview The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card is Southwest Airlines’ top-tier business credit card. It earns 4 points per dollar on Southwest Airlines purchases, 3 points per dollar on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners and 2 points per dollar across popular business categories. The…

W Las Vegas coming to Mandalay Bay — a blow to Accor’s Delano brand

Marriott’s growing partnership with MGM Resorts means one lifestyle hotel brand hits the jackpot while another is leaving Las Vegas. Marriott and MGM Resorts are bringing the W Hotels brand to the Mandalay Bay campus on the Las Vegas Strip. The W Las Vegas will occupy what is currently the Delano hotel tower on the…