This week, United Airlines will close the door on its semisecret, invitation-only restaurant inside Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), TPG has learned. The closure will make way for an expansion of its Newark Polaris Lounge. As of Oct. 30, United will end dining service at Classified, an outpost inside the restaurant Saison…

A lucrative welcome bonus should always be near the top of your priorities while you weigh which credit card you’d like to add to your wallet. Multiple cards are running best-ever welcome offers, and there’s a wide variety of solid options out there. You pick the perfect card, and it arrives to you in all…

Tues. Nov. 5 is fast approaching — it’s time to get out and vote in the 2024 presidential election. Although it’s always important to vote and have your voice be heard, this year’s presidential election feels far more pressing than usual, with the fate of reproductive rights, immigration, education and the economy hanging in the…

TPG readers and staff members are huge fans of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program — even those on the East Coast who never actually fly with the carrier. Even though we’ve seen devaluations of Mileage Plan miles in previous years, there are still sweet spots within the program’s Oneworld and nonalliance partners. You can…

Casino loyalty programs offer a variety of benefits to augment your experience both on and off the gaming floor, and you don’t have to be on solid ground to earn rewards when you gamble. Much like cruise line loyalty programs reward you for sailing, cruise casinos offer additional perks for your shipboard gaming activity. Each…

As the end of the year approaches, you may wonder how you’ll earn your desired level of elite status with IHG One Rewards this year. This guide will discuss strategies for earning IHG elite status before the end of the year, including ways to earn more qualifying nights or qualifying points. IHG elite status overview…

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard Overview The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is a solid mid-level credit card for anyone who wants to earn American Airlines miles and enjoy…

Last month, Virgin Atlantic announced it would soon make some huge changes to its Flying Club loyalty program, including (among other things) a shift to a new dynamic pricing model. If you’ve been sitting on a stash of Virgin points, now might be the time to redeem them. The changes are set to roll out…

One of the best reasons to apply for a travel rewards card is the welcome offer. Often, you can earn tens of thousands of points or miles within the first few months of opening a new card by hitting certain minimum spending requirements. However, welcome offers change all the time, and part of any successful…

Carnival Cruise Line fans are a loyal bunch. So loyal, perhaps, that the line hasn’t felt the need to offer up extremely lucrative loyalty program perks to keep them coming back. Unlike rival Royal Caribbean, Carnival doesn’t offer its members a free cruise after they reach the top tier. There are no 20% discounts on…