Delta Air Lines. JetBlue. American Airlines’ AAdvantage program. Qatar Airways. There were plenty of familiar aviation brands taking home 2026 TPG Awards, with five repeat winners among the eight categories where repeats were possible. We also had some new entrants in this year’s winner circle, including innovative moves by both United Airlines and Alaska Airlines (the latter along with…
California’s Bay Area is getting a new nonstop flight to Central America. Colombian airline Avianca on Friday announced that it’s launching a new nonstop route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guatemala City’s La Aurora International Airport (GUA). This will be a new seasonal route, so the flights will operate during the summer months. Avianca, a member of…
The global independent hotel group has added properties in destinations from Denmark and Italy to China, Indonesia, the U.S., and Egypt.
The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card has just announced a welcome bonus equal to the highest we’ve seen on the card. New applicants can earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership, plus 25,000 bonus miles after spending an additional $3,000 in the first six months of card membership…
Getting a great deal on a cruise is getting harder. Strong demand for cruises over the past couple of years has allowed cruise lines to raise fares significantly and cut back on last-minute discounts to fill unsold cabins. As a result, the fares you’ll find for cruises this year are significantly higher — by 20% or more — than…
Airport lounge access has become increasingly competitive, and American Express is the latest issuer to announce changes. According to information shared with TPG, the issuer will change its Centurion Lounge access rules beginning July 8. Amex says the updates are intended to help preserve the Centurion Lounge experience by ensuring cardmembers (and their guests) continue to have a comfortable…
The new ski-in, ski-out property marks the brand’s entry into the first major alpine ski resort developed in North America in over four decades.
World of Hyatt award charts provide a good mix of predictability and dynamic pricing. On peak travel dates, World of Hyatt can cover higher paid rates by requiring more points. And on less in-demand dates, travelers can enjoy lower points rates. Regardless of the timing of a stay, travelers always know that award nights for a particular category property…
The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card is a must-have for frequent Delta flyers. Perks include Delta Sky Club lounge access, complimentary checked bags and an annual companion certificate. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ *Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer. Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: The basics The Delta Reserve…
The end of January is a strange time, right? The blur of the holidays is long past, though the shock of the cold sure isn’t going anywhere. I can’t complain, though: Right after the new year, I took off on a TPG trip that offered me the chance to finally check into The Madrid Edition (which has one of…
