Allegiant completes merger with Sun Country

Leisure airlines Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines are now one — though each brand will live on. Travelers can expect little immediate change following the roughly $1.5 billion merger that closed Wednesday. Both the Allegiant and Sun Country brands will continue to operate separately, including their Allegiant Allways Rewards and Sun Country Rewards loyalty…

Are you eligible for a Chase Sapphire bonus? Full checklist

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) regularly offer some of the most valuable welcome bonuses available on a travel credit card — but not every applicant will qualify to earn them. Chase has several rules…

Airline baggage fees: How much it costs to check a bag on major US airlines

Airline baggage fees can vary greatly, and there’s nothing worse than being hit by surprise fees after booking. To add to the challenge, many U.S. airlines raised fees in March and April 2026 by about $10, with several increases tied to rising fuel costs amid the war in Iran. At TPG, we aim to please…

Thrifty Traveler has a great tool to track your credit card benefits

One of the most frustrating parts of holding multiple credit cards is that they often come with lots of special benefits to remember to use. The “couponization” of credit cards has only intensified over time, and those of us who are very invested in multiple bank, airline and hotel programs can have trouble keeping up….

Caption by Hyatt Sydney review: A Globalist’s first stay

Hyatt announced the Caption by Hyatt brand in September 2019 and opened the first property in June 2022. Former TPG writer Cameron Sperance reviewed this Caption property in Memphis, shortly after it opened, and noted that the property was “a charming place to stay that mixes history with modern Memphis and excels spectacularly where its…

Offer extended: Free snacks on some flights if you are a Delta Air Lines premium cardholder

There’s a fun treat for some Delta Air Lines flyers that not many know about. Delta is offering Delta cardholders an onboard snack for a limited time and the airline just extended the offer through the end of June. If you have a Delta SkyMiles American Express card, you should be able to get a…

US airlines add flights on former Spirit routes

Airlines are stepping up with new flights to fill the gap left by Spirit Airlines. American Airlines, Avianca, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines have all added flights and routes in former Spirit markets since the discount carrier shut down May 2, airline statements and schedule data…