Citi Strata Elite vs. AAdvantage Globe Mastercard showdown

If you’re a frequent American Airlines flyer, you may assume that an AAdvantage cobranded card is the best option for your wallet. While AAdvantage credit cards certainly provide useful benefits, they’re far from your only option. Now that Citi ThankYou Rewards points transfer at a 1:1 ratio to AAdvantage from certain premium Citi cards, there’s…

AmaWaterways Black Friday offer: Free land package and $250 off

AmaWaterways, one of TPG’s favorite river cruise lines, is offering major savings for a full week this year, from Nov. 24 to Dec. 2, 2025, on select 2026 and 2027 European and Colombian sailings. From the storybook villages of the Rhine to the vineyard-dotted banks of France’s Bordeaux region, this offer includes some of the…

Iberia to launch nonstop flights from Newark to Madrid

The New York City region is getting a new nonstop flight to Spain. Next year, Spanish airline Iberia will launch service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Madrid. It will be Iberia’s second airport in the New York area, adding to its existing nonstop service to and from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)….

10 best ways to redeem 175,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points

Right now, you can check Chase’s prequalification tool to see if you’re targeted for a 175,000-point bonus (after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening) on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). Worth a massive up to $3,588, according to TPG’s November 2025 valuations, this offer is a…

Southwest unveils 5-route expansion in Southern California

Southwest Airlines is planning a big push on the West Coast in 2026. Just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Dallas-based carrier announced five new routes launching from Southern California next summer. The California expansion includes two all-new routes to Hawaii, added flights to the Pacific Northwest and a bunch of additional daily departures from…