A debate has been raging in The Points Guy newsroom for the past few years: Is airline status worth it anymore? Fewer upgrades, tougher earning requirements, dynamic pricing and watered-down benefits have many of us at TPG deciding the answer is “no.” This year has been my busiest travel year ever. I should end up…

I have held Capital One cards for years now. Until recently, I had forgotten about one particular cardholder perk: the ability to get discounted drinks at Capital One Cafe locations. I had just finished up a run and was walking back home when I stumbled across a Capital One Cafe in downtown Portland, Oregon. Thanks…

Have you ever wanted to hear more off-the-cuff, unfiltered, first-person takes from TPG’s frequently traveling staffers — the ones who have “been there, done that” and can give you insider tips straight from the road? Ever wish you could see what we say to each other in our own group chats about the latest twists…

There are six Gaylord resorts located across the U.S. in the following destinations: Nashville; Kissimmee, Florida; Aurora, Colorado; Grapevine, Texas; National Harbor, Maryland; and Chula Vista, California. Each location has the requisite guest rooms, pools and fitness centers that you’d expect, but a Gaylord resort is more than a hotel — it’s a destination. I’ve…

I’ve just paid my third annual fee for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, and I did so with zero hesitation. The reason is simple: Year after year, this card essentially pays me to keep it open, and I come out ahead. Here’s why this card has been one of the most rewarding…

An already big year for Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is ending on one more high note. The airport — fresh off the opening of its stunning new $1.7 billion terminal — just landed a coveted new route to Europe. That came Thursday, when Irish carrier Aer Lingus said it would begin nonstop flights to its…

Six and a half years ago, American Airlines promised to shake up international travel when it became the first U.S. airline to order Airbus’ brand-new, “extra long range” A321XLR jet — a single-aisle plane capable of crisscrossing the Atlantic Ocean. Smaller and cheaper to operate than a big Boeing 777 or 787 Dreamliner, the airline…

International travelers heading to the U.S. may soon have to provide five years of social media history to enter the country, following a proposal from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The proposal filed in the Federal Register on Wednesday would require travelers to submit the online information when filling out an Electronic System for Travel…

Air France will open a new flagship lounge at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) — and elite members of rival British Airways could be inspired to jump ship. The carrier has confirmed that it will open and operate a premium space in Terminal 4 at LHR in spring 2026, providing dedicated areas for premium-cabin passengers and…

While this is not the go-to card that I reach for in my wallet, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card easily pays for itself. Year after year, I have been singing this card’s praises to fellow employees. Despite the $550 annual fee (see rates and fees), I still find value in the card’s benefits,…