Flight delayed or canceled? For airline passengers, it’s already an uphill battle to get any sort of compensation. Soon, travelers may have even fewer protections. The U.S. Department of Transportation just finalized a rule that could make it harder for flyers to get a free meal or a hotel voucher when their travel plans get…
For the last few months, the Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has operated with limited service while Capital One completed infrastructure and ventilation upgrades. Now, the good news is Capital One has told TPG that full-service lounge operations are about to resume. Beginning Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. ET, Capital One’s…
It’s hard to believe it has been 10 years since Delta wowed the travel industry as the first airline in the world to unveil an all-suite business-class cabin with each seat having its own closing door for privacy. Since then, Delta One Suites has won the TPG Award for best U.S. airline business class several…
Delta Air Lines is adding service in Los Angeles for the second time in less than a week. The Atlanta-based carrier on Friday announced a new nonstop route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia. The daily flight will launch next summer. That news comes just days after TPG reported that Delta planned to…
Credit card welcome bonuses are one of the quickest ways to earn valuable travel rewards. You can often pick up 100,000 points or more in a single bonus, which can be worth thousands of dollars in travel. Right now, American Airlines’ top-tier card, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® (see rates and fees),…
The Discover it® Student Cash Back offers students a way to build credit while earning cash back on everyday purchases. Similar to the Discover it® Cash Back, it earns 5% cash back on rotating quarterly categories when you activate, plus at least 1% cash back on all other purchases, and Discover will automatically match all…
When the revamped Bilt program launched in early 2026, one of the biggest additions was Bilt Cash. Only $100 of Bilt Cash rolls forward per calendar year, with the rest expiring on Dec. 31. That means you don’t want to let it sit for too long. With Bilt, you can earn both redeemable Bilt Points…
The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®* may have flown under your radar, especially if you don’t often fly Virgin Atlantic. But with some useful perks that can easily offset the annual fee, this card is worth a look even for casual Virgin travelers. With a wide range of spending categories that earn bonus rewards, a fast…
Ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days in October, Amazon Prime members can get $20 off a Grubhub+ restaurant order of $30 or more when they use code “DEALS20” at checkout through Oct. 5. This deal is only available to active Grubhub+ members through Amazon Prime when placing a qualifying order on the Grubhub platform,…
Choice Privileges points have fueled many memorable stays for me over the years. For example, I once spent almost a month at an all-inclusive resort using Choice points. I’ve redeemed Choice points to stay near U.S. ski resorts. And I’ve also used Choice points to book numerous modestly priced award nights for city center stays…