It’s often a flyer’s greatest dilemma: Do you opt for carry-on or checked bags? Some frequent travelers are staunch advocates of only traveling with a carry-on bag. Others don’t want the hassle and prefer to check a bag. Some flyers make the call on a flight-by-flight basis; a short business trip could require only a […]
Qatar Qsuites are some of the most coveted airplane seats ever crafted. As repeat TPG award winners, Qsuites are widely considered to be the best business class experience — particularly for couples, as select seats can be combined and converted into a double bed. There are three popular airline currencies for booking Qsuites: These three
A year ago, we made our best guesses at what would happen with credit card rewards in 2023. The past year has been filled with innovative developments — and persistent challenges — in the credit card industry. Let’s take a moment to revisit the predictions we made at the start of the year and assess
Let’s be honest, flight delays and cancellations are an inevitable part of airline travel, and we’ve seen plenty of it in recent years. Unfortunately, in the U.S., there’s no federal law requiring airlines to provide passengers with money or other compensation when their flights are delayed or canceled. The Biden administration has put public pressure
Looking to get away for a few weeks of winter sun to kick 2024 off to the best possible start? Discover the best winter workation destinations with this global guide today. Are you a digital nomad or a remote-based worker looking to get away for some winter sun over the coming weeks? A winter workation
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As we close out the year, the TPG team is looking back at all the big travel announcements from 2023. This includes going through the near-constant stream of route-map updates unveiled by airlines around the world. We’ve already rounded up the top 10 best new airline routes of the year, and now the TPG aviation
The holiday travel season is fully upon us. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen a record number of passengers this Christmas, and the TSA already broke a daily record. They screened a whopping 2.9 million travelers on Nov. 26, 2023, alone … the most passengers ever screened in a single day. As millions of
Colder temperatures might have you hankering for a beach vacation, but winter is the secret season in Europe. Many European cities get all decked out for the holidays. However, in January and February, after the Christmas decorations get packed up, there are still plenty of great places to visit in Europe. In cities that tend
American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards points have been the creme de la creme of credit card points for years. With their extensive list of transfer partners, TPG values their points at 2 and 2.05 cents apiece, respectively. While there are many ways to get far more value for booking luxurious flights and