Sometimes you need to pack more than just what will fit in a carry-on bag. Luckily, if you need to check a bag, it’s possible that your airline status, ticket type or credit card may waive your checked bag fees. Still, dragging the bags you intend to check through the ticket lobby can be a…

The Wells Fargo Autograph® Card (see rates and fees) won No-Annual-Fee Credit Card of the Year at the 2026 TPG Awards. That’s quite the achievement, considering just how many no-annual-fee cards are on the market right now. While it may not have the flashy benefits of a premium travel rewards card, the Wells Fargo Autograph…

We’re still in the early months of 2026, and many frequent flyers are thinking through their airline elite status strategy for the year. Perhaps you’re going for an AAdvantage tier that gets you complimentary checked bags and priority boarding, or a higher Delta Medallion level that gives you upgrade certificates. For my part, I’m thinking…

Attention, travelers: A Capital One Landing has arrived at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and TPG got a first look at the new space ahead of its Feb. 18 opening. A departure from usual airport lounges, Capital One Landings focus on hospitality, restaurant-quality food and fast service. The space takes inspiration from Capital One Lounges…

Enough is enough: That’s the message from Frontier Airlines’ new leader about the budget airline’s turbulent history of flight delays and cancellations. And the airline is prepared, he said, to make major changes to get better. “We’re simply not satisfied with our past record,” recently appointed CEO James Dempsey said on the company’s earnings call…

For decades, airlines have relied on cold, hard math before deciding to fly to a new city. How many seats will they sell? How many other airlines are they up against? Will it be profitable? Spreadsheets. Number-crunching. Projections. Yet, in an age where data seems to rule everything — from a football team’s playsheet to…

United Airlines has given select cobranded credit card holders and United MileagePlus elite members discounts and additional availability on some award flights for a while now. However, as TPG’s Summer Hull was shocked to see while comparing award search results between her account and her husband’s, the differences between what individual MileagePlus members see when…

Nothing quite captures the joyous arrival of spring like cherry blossom season. When you think of this fleeting floral spectacle, an ancient hanami (flower-watching) celebration in Japan may be the first image that comes to mind. However, there are plenty of destinations within the U.S. where you can view those puffs of flawless pink and…

It’s been less than three months since Southwest Airlines made its on-board Wi-Fi free to customers. Now, the airline is planning a major upgrade to its internet tech. The Dallas-based carrier on Wednesday announced plans to add Starlink satellite service to hundreds of its planes. By the end of this year, more than 300 Southwest…

United Quest Card overview The United Quest℠ Card (see rates and fees) is an excellent choice for folks who fly United Airlines frequently and can take advantage of benefits like free checked bags on United flights, priority boarding and an inflight discount. This card is a solid choice for those who frequent United and can…