On the heels of The Points Guy’s first-ever “Points Battle,” we’re back with another edition — and this time we’re venturing both north and south of the equator. Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy, challenged two TPG teammates to duke it out and see how they could each maximize travel benefits from their Chase … Read more
If you’re planning to travel in the holiday season, now is the perfect time to start racking up points and miles for your trip. At TPG, we believe it’s never too early to start earning. If you can earn travel rewards now, you can start making your holiday season bookings early, taking advantage of more … Read more
ANA’s The Room business class was first introduced on the airline’s 777-300ER aircraft in August 2019. But, with Japan shuttering to international tourists for much of 2020, 2021 and 2022, I didn’t have a chance to try it until this year. TPG’s Eric Rosen wrote a detailed review of his 2022 flight in ANA’s The … Read more
Major hotel companies have seen the value in investing in all-inclusive resorts in recent years, refreshing a formula that once felt tired. Thanks to their efforts, these properties routinely feature fresh, modern design, fantastic restaurants and curated experiences from snorkeling excursions to guided tours of historical sites, all for one reasonable price. Now you can … Read more
JetBlue Premier Card overview The JetBlue Premier Card is JetBlue and Barclays’ contribution to the growing premium airline cobranded card market. However, it falls short of the mark with a steep annual fee, mediocre perks and disappointing earning rates. Card rating*: ⭐⭐½ *Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not … Read more
Alaska Airlines is officially a global carrier. Last week, the Seattle-based airline launched its first European service when it flew nonstop to Rome. The plane it’s using for the route is a nearly brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that its merger partner Hawaiian Airlines debuted in 2024. The aircraft features luxe private suites in business class … Read more
