West Coast flyers can take advantage of a new nonstop route to Asia. Well, not new exactly. As of March 30, Cathay Pacific has relaunched flights between its home hub of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). MOLLY BAILEY-ANDRADE The airline previously operated this route from April 2019 until November 2020,…

United MileagePlus is a great program for travelers loyal to United Airlines or based near a United hub. The program overhauled its cobranded credit card lineup in March 2025 and, this past February, announced some big changes that benefit cardholders, making it even more appealing to travelers ready to double down on United. Whether you’re…

Rewards cards are frequently rolling out high-value welcome offers. If you’re a travel enthusiast like us at TPG, it’s likely you’re keeping your eyes peeled for standout bonuses. This month, we’ve compiled five of our favorite cards with stellar offers right now. These range from top-tier business cards to cobranded options for your next trip…

So far this year, United Airlines has announced flashy new planes and a big shake-up to its MileagePlus loyalty program — all while preparing to launch a new crop of flights to off-the-beaten-path destinations in Europe. Still to come in 2026? Some truly enormous airport lounges. Between now and the end of the year, the…

Are you hoping to “hit the jackpot” on your Las Vegas vacation? If so, you won’t want to “roll the dice” when it comes to planning your next trip to Sin City. There are a few ways to ensure you (and your travel companions) have a VIP Vegas experience featuring fewer fees, resort credits and…

Starting June 30, American Express Membership Rewards members will no longer be able to transfer their points to the Etihad Guest loyalty program. Currently, Amex points can be transferred to Etihad Guest miles at a 1:1 ratio and used to book Etihad Airways’ luxurious first-class Airbus A380 Apartment product, one of the most spacious and…

There’s a major hotel shake-up on Hollywood’s famed Sunset Strip: The Mondrian Los Angeles is becoming a Curio Collection by Hilton property. Rumors had been flying around that a change was coming to The Mondrian Los Angeles, but it has now been confirmed. The hotel has joined Hilton Honors as The Valorian Los Angeles, Curio…

American Express is doubling down on its lounge dominance. Already home to the largest issuer lounge network, Amex just announced two new outposts and a major expansion that will make its footprint even harder to beat. A new Centurion Lounge is coming to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in 2029, and a Sidecar by The…

For nearly a decade, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) was one of the easiest premium credit cards to recommend. Strong earning rates, valuable travel perks and access to the Chase Ultimate Rewards ecosystem made the card feel well worth its annual fee. But last year’s refresh changed that equation. Chase raised the…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest edition of the tournament in history, with 48 teams (up from 32 in previous years) and 104 matches spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico in June and July. This gives soccer fans more options than ever to get a front-row view of the action —…