Is airline merger mania back? That’s the question as United-American rumors swirl

Is “merger mania” returning to the U.S. airline industry? You certainly might think so after reading Monday’s Bloomberg News report, which stated that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby apparently floated a blockbuster merger with American Airlines to federal officials earlier this year. Whether such a deal is ever formally proposed (as there’d be intense regulatory scrutiny on combining two…

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The best credit cards for booking cruises

There is one common question we get from TPG readers who are cruise enthusiasts: What are the best credit cards for booking cruises? It might seem logical that the best way to earn rewards on cruise bookings is to get a cruise line cobranded credit card. While these cards generally don’t offer as strong a value as the best…

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The best ways to travel to Hawaii with points and miles

The Aloha State offers something for everyone, from the bustling city of Honolulu on Oahu to the quiet black-sand beaches of the Big Island, Kauai’s lush rainforests and Maui’s volcanic Haleakala National Park. Of course, a destination this dreamy doesn’t come cheap, and Hawaii has garnered a reputation for being almost as pricey as it is beautiful. Thankfully, a…

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