Alaska Airlines is officially a global carrier. Last week, the Seattle-based airline launched its first European service when it flew nonstop to Rome. The plane it’s using for the route is a nearly brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that its merger partner Hawaiian Airlines debuted in 2024. The aircraft features luxe private suites in business class…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is the premium travel rewards card for Chase Ultimate Rewards enthusiasts to earn valuable points and enjoy top-tier card benefits. The Sapphire Reserve’s current bonus is sky-high: New cardholders earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. This…

When life gives you lemons … install more first-class seats. At least, that’s what Delta Air Lines’ philosophy seems to be with its newest plane. Later this month, the carrier plans to launch service on an aircraft sporting one of its wildest configurations yet: a whopping 44 first-class seats. First class on this Airbus A321neo…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is currently offering its highest-public offer we’ve ever seen, where new cardholders can earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Based on TPG’s May 2026 valuation of Chase Ultimate Rewards points, that welcome bonus is worth over…

If you’ve been dreaming of surfing in Sydney or hiking around fjords in New Zealand but have yet to book a flight, there’s a new points deal that may make your decision a lot easier. For a limited time, members of American Airlines’ AAdvantage program can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles on eligible flights…

Walking into the open-air lobby of the newly minted Westin Playa Vallarta, an All-Inclusive Resort captures the essence of what many hotels aim to impart on their guests: leaving stress at the door and stepping into a state of all-encompassing relaxation. It’s fitting for a Westin, as the brand weaves an ethos of wellbeing throughout…

The American Express® Gold Card comes with plenty of perks, including 4 points per dollar spent on dining and purchases at U.S. supermarkets. Earning bonus points on dining and U.S. supermarkets is capped at $50,000 annually and $25,000 annually (respectively), and you receive 1 point per dollar spent after reaching those caps. You’ll also receive…

I get asked some version of the same question all the time: what’s the best travel credit card to actually keep in your wallet? For me, the answer has changed over time. As my travel habits have evolved, so has the mix of cards I rely on. Some are great for earning points quickly, others…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is widely considered one of the best travel credit cards. It earns valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points and provides useful statement credits that can elevate your travel and lifestyle. Right now, the Sapphire Reserve features a stellar 150,000-point welcome bonus after spending $6,000 on purchases in the…

Here at TPG, we have staffers who interact with the World of Hyatt program in many different ways. But despite us having different opinions and takes on the upcoming World of Hyatt changes, in speaking with seven other staffers, I discovered we mostly agreed on three points: World of Hyatt will remain one of the…