What happened when this passenger was involuntarily denied boarding

Can you be bumped from a flight after boarding the aircraft with no explanation from the airline? Turns out that’s exactly what happened to one bewildered Alaska Airlines passenger. She contacted TPG, hoping we could get some answers for her. Mainly, she wanted to find out why the airline upgraded her just to boot her…

Christmas at Disneyland: Everything you need to know to plan your visit

Disneyland is often referred to as the Happiest Place on Earth, but between November and January, it takes on a new moniker — the Merriest Place on Earth. From a magical nightly snowfall to Santa meet-and-greets and a festival that celebrates winter holiday traditions from around the globe, there are things you can only experience…

Amex Business Platinum slated to lose 3 statement credits: Use them before end of year

Nov. 19, 2024 • 2 min read Amex Business Platinum extends Dell, Adobe, Indeed statement credits The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews,…

Away’s ‘biggest’ sale ever: Save 25% on luggage during Cyber Week

Nov. 19, 2024 • 3 min read Away’s ‘biggest’ sale ever: Save 25% during Cyber Week The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews,…

Iberia premium economy review – The Points Guy

Quick take: With improvements to the food and beverage offering, this could be a great premium economy product. Pros There are comfortable, wide seats with great legroom in an intimate cabin. It offers a comprehensive mix of new-release movies and lightning-fast Wi-Fi. This is an excellent way to redeem Avios. Cons Madrid’s Terminal 4 remains…

Hotel sale: Save 50% at brands like The Hoxton, Mondrian and more

Dis-loyalty, one of the most disruptive hotel membership programs in the industry, is here with a November offer you can’t afford to miss: You can get 50% off hotel stays at popular brands like The Hoxton, SLS, Mondrian, SO/ and Mama Shelter. For those uninitiated, Dis-loyalty is a paid “travel and food membership” program that…

FAQ: Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy and how it might affect your travel

Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, becoming the first major U.S. airline to do so since 2011. The news may be unsettling to customers booked on Spirit, but the carrier says it should operate as normal while it goes through bankruptcy proceedings. Here’s what you need to know. Will Spirit Airlines…

Deal alert: Book premium economy to Paris from various US cities for as low as $990 round-trip

If you’re considering a trip to Paris during the holiday season or even early next year, why not treat yourself to a premium economy seat? Condor, Iberia and Scandinavian Airlines are currently offering good discounts for travel to this perennial favorite. We found sale fares with decent availability from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Minneapolis-St….

Capital One Landing opens soon at DCA — and it’s unlike any airport lounge we’ve ever experienced

Capital One’s newest airport lounge, the Capital One Landing, opens tomorrow at Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) amid a veil of mystery. Capital One had successfully kept the details of its first-in-kind lounge concept under wraps, causing TPGers, cardholders and D.C. flyers to speculate on just what experience awaited them. Is it…