If you’re feeling peckish on your next United Airlines flight, the carrier has some good news. United is rolling out a new and faster way to pay for onboard dining items: single-tap payments via Tap to Pay on iPhone. The airline first communicated the news in an internal memo to flight attendants and then confirmed…
Editor’s Note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Although the holiday season can be joyous, it can also bring financial strain and stress for some as budgets get stretched thanks to holiday shopping. Luckily, the TPG team can help you maximize your credit card rewards and avoid debt this…
Luxury lines aren’t the only ones offering all-inclusive cruise packages these days. Mainstream and upscale cruise lines, which traditionally have offered a basic fare and then charged passengers a la carte for onboard expenses, have begun to provide more inclusive fare add-ons. Cruisers are buzzing about these new options that allow them to pay upfront…
A handful of hotel loyalty programs stand out from the rest in terms of family-friendly perks like room upgrades and free breakfast. These may not necessarily be the same programs that would appeal to business or solo travelers, which is why it’s important to decide where your loyalty should lie when you travel as a…
Gatwick Airport was evacuated this morning after a suspicious item was found in a piece of luggage. The evacuation took place at 10:55 a.m. GMT. It is believed that the suspicious baggage was discovered at around 8 a.m. GMT, according to reports. Sussex Police have confirmed that they were called to the South Terminal at…
Accor’s luxury Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand has a new property that’s just as much California chic as it is Old Hollywood. Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, which was on TPG’s list of most-anticipated hotel openings for 2024, opened this month after undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation. The seaside hotel, which was originally built in 1926, has…
Citi Strata Premier Card overview The Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates and fees) is an under-the-radar gem with a phenomenal range of bonus categories. While the card isn’t as strong on the redemption side as similar offerings from Chase or Amex, the ability to earn 3 points per dollar on eligible travel and dining…
If you’re a U.S.-based traveler, Portugal’s flag carrier, TAP Air Portugal, may not be on your radar. However, its frequent flyer program, TAP Miles&Go, is a transfer partner of several credit card rewards programs, so you can easily earn and redeem miles. But, should you? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know…
Flying to over 30 destinations across five continents, Virgin Atlantic may be a carrier that you have overlooked when planning your travels. While booking cash and award flights with the U.K.-based carrier can be costly, especially with added surcharges, the airline’s loyalty program, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, offers attractive partner award charts and noteworthy Saver…
Alaska Airlines has a new home in the remade Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and it has opened a fancy new lounge to accompany it. I’d argue it’s possibly the best out of Alaska’s nine lounges in the country. As we first reported in June, the Seattle-based carrier moved its…