Following a six-month phased launch that began in October, Europe’s new border control process is fully operational as of April 10. The new digital Entry/Exit System tracks the travels of non-European Union citizens, including Americans, to certain European countries using biometric data for stays of up to 90 days. That means the next time you…

Big changes are coming to the World of Hyatt program this year, with many stays at popular Hyatt properties to cost more World of Hyatt points beginning in May. As TPG first reported back in February, the award chart is going to get more complex when Hyatt introduces a new five-tier award night redemption system…

It’s not a myth: A mythology-inspired Hyatt resort will open this summer on the Greek island of Paros. Dubbed the Parian Chronicle and part of the Destination by Hyatt brand, the hotel will be situated in Kampos, just a short drive from Paros Airport (PAS). The theming of the hotel pays tribute to the ancient…

American Airlines unveiled a gorgeous new livery celebrating the 2026 FIFA World Cup last week, marking the tournament’s return to North America for the first time since the U.S. hosted it in 1994. This year, the tournament is being jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with matches taking place throughout June and July….

Hyatt is a large hotel chain with more than 30 brands across six continents globally. Here at TPG, we love the World of Hyatt loyalty program, which often offers some of the best-value redemptions amongst the major hotel chains. Hyatt points are valued among the highest of any hotel loyalty program, according to TPG’s April…

If you frequently fly from the U.S. to Central and South America, your chances of having onboard Wi-Fi just got a lot better. Panama-based Copa Airlines announced this week that it will soon outfit its Boeing 737s with Starlink Wi-Fi. In a social media post shared on Thursday, the Star Alliance carrier proclaimed it would…

Let me paint the picture: You’re on a trip with your mom for the weekend, and on the day of departure, you wake up at 4 a.m. to read a text no one wants to receive from your airline: “We’re sorry that your flight is canceled.” There I was, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago,…

It’s been nearly a decade since Delta Air Lines raised the bar for U.S. business-class with the debut of its fancy private suites. With lie-flat beds and sliding privacy doors, Delta One cemented flying suites as the new industry standard at the front of the plane. Now, as Delta has watched its two top rivals…

The Citi ThankYou Rewards program will devalue two hotel transfer partners for premium ThankYou Rewards cardholders starting April 19. The value of transfers to the Choice Privileges program will be cut by 25%, and transfers to I Prefer Hotel Rewards (the program for Preferred Hotels & Resorts) will be reduced by 50%. Here’s what you…

If you’ve moved abroad (or plan to), you’ve likely discovered that no other country offers credit card points as lucratively as the United States. But there’s no need to resign yourself to paying cash for your travels or never seeing another six-figure bonus offer. With a few specific strategies, you can keep earning big welcome…