One of the most valuable travel perks on the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is the hotel statement credit — a benefit that can make luxury stays far more affordable. Cardmembers receive up to $600 in hotel statement credits each calendar year (up to $300 biannually) for prepaid…

If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably someone who has mostly ruled out the idea of a multiday group tour. You’re the sort of vacationer who likes to plan every little aspect of your trip on your own — from where you’ll stay and what you’ll do to how you’ll get from place to…

My foray into the world of credit cards, points and miles began when I joined TPG a few years ago. I had a couple of cards before working here, but I didn’t give much thought to which card to use or when or how to maximize the benefits. Now that I am surrounded by credit…

If you want a credit card that makes your journey feel like a first-class experience, then the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees) delivers. From airport lounge benefits to hotel perks, this card is designed to elevate both the way you travel and the way you arrive. With nearly $1,500 in annual value,…

A major U.S. airline halted all departures for hours on Thursday evening amid a tech outage. Shortly after 7:20 p.m. EDT, Alaska Airlines announced a nationwide ground stop, citing an IT issue that had affected its operations. The tech outage affected both Alaska’s mainline operation and its flights operated by regional subsidiary Horizon Air. Alaska’s…

Starting in 2026, the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas will be just a flight away from the real thing. On Wednesday, Air France announced nonstop service between Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The new flights will begin April 15, 2026, connecting Vegas to its fifth European…

When Delta Air Lines’ CEO Ed Bastian and celebrity chef José Andrés met up in Texas for the SXSW festival last year, they launched an idea. Now, after months of fine-tuning menus and several recipe iterations, Delta One and domestic first-class passengers are in for a treat. Starting Nov. 4, Delta will roll out menu…

Here at TPG, we often recommend that you earn transferable credit card points so you can transfer them to hotel and airline partners. This not only gives you maximum flexibility, but it also allows you to take advantage of valuable transfer bonuses like the current transfer bonus Chase is offering when you transfer points to…

Delta Air Lines offers one of the most comprehensive credit card portfolios of any major airline. It features entry-level, mid-tier and premium cards for consumers and businesses. When it comes to considering benefits and value, some Delta flyers may be stuck between the mid-tier Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card at a $350 annual fee…

The new United and JetBlue Blue Sky partnership began this morning. TPG aviation reporter Sean Cudahy wrote a story overviewing the new United-JetBlue Blue Sky partnership, including the earning rates you can expect and other upcoming changes. But, in this article, I’ll dive into what we’ve found while searching for United-operated award flights through JetBlue…