US Airways is known as the official liquidator of cheap Star Alliance miles and they are back at it again this June with a 100% bonus on purchased miles now through June 30, 102. Unlike some past pro...
I’ll be honest, when I first joined Twitter over three years ago I thought it was really stupid. Why would someone need to write mini messages for the world to see? Why do people need to Tweet ...
Summer is upon us and that old wanderlust is setting in, so for today’s Destination of the Week, we head to the exotic locale of North Africa to visit a city that has ruled empires, fostered one of t...
Last November I jumped on a Delta fare sale to Istanbul, which came to $576 total from JFK to Istanbul, building in stops in Rome and Amsterdam. In total I banked over 10,000 valuable Medallion Quali...
Don’t worry – these enhancements are actually good ones! US Airways just sent out an email to Preferred (elite) members of its Dividend Miles program announcing the airline has revamped i...
Social media plays a big role in hotels and airlines theses days. Most companies have their own Facebook and Twitter pages where they run special promos, engage directly with guests and loyalty progr...
One of the best things about Chase Ultimate Rewards is the variety of cards through which you can earn points, and what you can use those points for. However, the numerous options, including multiple...
It seems that every industry these days is focused on investing in mobile technology. I now do most of my banking from my iPhone and aloft hotels is piloting a program where you can get your room key...
Last year I wrote about upcoming additions to SkyTeam, which included Aerolineas Argentinas. Well, the time has finally come and Delta has announced the ability to earn and redeem SkyMiles on Aerolin...
There haven’t been a huge amount of great transfer bonuses through American Express Membership Rewards lately (and none so far from Chase Ultimate Rewards!). The one exception is the current 50% tran...
Hilton announced a promotion for Carlson Wagonlit Travel customers that’s kind of like an airline elite status challenge. Travelers stay four times within 90 days of registering for the promotion to ...
Airline lounges are becoming more and more sophisticated by the day, and are one way the major airlines try to build brand loyalty in an increasingly competitive marketplace, so I thought I’d take a ...
The palatial entry foyer with reception at the very end.TPG Managing Editor Eric spends some of his hard-earned Starwood Preferred Guest points on a Cash & Points redemption at the Westin Paris V...
American Express Membership Rewards now offers 1:1 transfers to Cathay Pacific’s frequent flyer program Asia Miles. It’s great to hear of new additions to the Membership Rewards program, ...
This isn’t an eye-popping deal, but something worth mentioning just to save you some extra cash in case you have an upcoming trip on Lufthansa.The airline is running a limited-time and highly regimen...
TPG reader Amy asks:“My husband and I have tried to accumulate miles so we can head to Europe next summer. I am reading about ‘open jaw” flight and am clueless. Could you possibly explain in an...
TPG reader Andrew asks:“In looking at the American Express Membership Rewards and Starwood transfer options, I noticed that Singapore Krisflyer was a transfer partner of both. I have never trav...
American announced this week that the airline would begin flying the first of its fleet of 10 new Boeing 777-300ER’s starting in December, after it takes delivery. Dallas/Forth Worth-Sao Paulo will b...
For today’s Destination of the Week, we head to the Old Southwest and visit one of the first European settlements in North America that today boasts one of America’s most vibrant arts scenes, an up-a...
Between now and June 18, 2012, Air Canada’s Aeroplan mileage program is running a promotion that could mean up to 40,000 bonus miles for transferring points from their partners.Here’s how it breaks d...
The past year has seen some major changes in the airline world, especially concerning frequent flyer programs. New airlines have joined alliances, formed non-alliance partnerships with each other, an...
As a follow up to Monday’s post on the new Chase Fairmont Visa Signature card and the two free nights it gets you at any Fairmont in the world, I thought I’d take a look at the various “Collections” ...
If you are unaware or haven’t paid attention to Priority Club PointBreaks, you should. They allow you to use a measly 5,000 Priority Club points (which transfer 1:1 from American Express Member...
In his previous post, our TPG college contributor Mark discussed the best credit cards for college students looking to build their credit. Those cards, most of which carry cash-back benefits are grea...
I’ve written about the opportunity to earn up to 138,000 Club Carlson points with three single (and potentially) cheap stays with Radission, Country Inn and Park Inn promotions. The first two p...
I talk a lot about airline miles and the best ways both to earn and to use them, but today, I’m going to tell you the top ten mistakes people make when it comes to their miles and how you can avoid t...
Scott Mayerowitz of the Associated Press just wrote a story about family summer travel and how often families are split up on airplanes with individual members having to sit alone unless they pay fee...
The Hilton HHonors program is known for its Double Dipping system of earning hotel points and airline miles, which can be a lucrative way to diversify your points and miles. I’ve never been a H...
Delta recently acquired a large portion of the US Airways terminal at LaGuardia as part of a slot swap that gave US Airways more slots at Washington National airport. This expansion is part of an ove...
As one of the smaller hotel chains out there, I’ve never had the opportunity to stay at one of the 67 Fairmont hotels around the world. Though the limited footprint isn’t the key factor t...
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