Faster, more reliable — and free — Wi-Fi is nearly here on United Airlines. The Chicago-based carrier announced on Monday that it has received its first FAA certification for installing Starlink’s satellite Wi-Fi onboard the Embraer E175 regional jet. This certification, called a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), is required for each aircraft type receiving Starlink equipment. Inside scoop: United’s…
oneworld® alliance today welcomes Fiji Airways, the flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific, as its newest member airline, with a full suite of oneworld benefits available to customers around the world beginning 1 April 2025. Fiji Airways will provide top tier customers with a full suite of oneworld benefits as a full member airline: · …
Editor’s note: TPG’s Erica Silverstein accepted a free trip from AmaWaterways to experience the Danube River in winter. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren’t subject to review by the line. The parking lot at Melk Abbey — a baroque-style abbey in a former castle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — was completely empty when our…
From Acadia’s rocky shores to Zion’s slot canyons, U.S. national parks are the crown jewels of national conservation. But, they are also getting more crowded. In 2024, the National Park Service set a record with nearly 332 million recreational visitors, up 6.3 million from the previous year. Those crowds could be even harder to navigate this summer, following staffing…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. As of April 1, Lyft will unveil new earning rates for eligible Chase cardholders who earn bonus points when riding with Lyft. For context, Chase maintains many partnerships with everyday brands like DoorDash, Instacart and Peloton, providing exclusive perks for cardholders. But these partnerships change…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Spring is the ultimate sweet spot for travel. The weather is deliciously perfect — whether you’re chasing that low-humidity sunshine in Cancun, strolling the blossom-strewn Champs-Elysees in Paris or catching the last of the snow in Utah — and you get all the perks of…
United Club Business Card overview The United Club Business Card offers United Club lounge access and excellent earning rates on United flight purchases. If you’re a business owner who is a frequent United flyer, this card will make a good addition to your wallet. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and…
If you are on social media these days, you’ve likely seen an abundance of viral TikTok and Instagram hacks claiming to transform the way you travel. But how many of them can you really trust? Unfortunately, as it turns out, much of what you hear is flat-out wrong. For example, there’s a rumor that if you dress nicely, you…
Back in 2018 I spent some time in the city of Mitaka – which happens to be where the Ghibli Museum is located. I walked by it several times a week and have fond memories from there. When the internet became flooded with Ghibli style art last week after OpenAI released their newest AI image generator, my reaction was…
H55, the electric aviation leader and spin-off of the pioneering Solar Impulse project, is launching its most ambitious initiative yet: H55 Across America. This cross-country tour will spotlight the Bristell B23 Energic, the first fully electric two-seater aircraft to be certified under Part 23 regulations, at major aviation hubs throughout the United States.
