Who should (and who shouldn’t) get the American Express Platinum?
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The Platinum Card® from American Express packs a lot...
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Best credit cards for streaming services
You’re stuck at home. So are we. There’s no way to earn bonus points on travel charges while going from...
Credit card showdown: Capital One Spark Cash for Business vs Spark Miles for Business
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The Spark line of business credit cards from...
Credit card showdown: Amex EveryDay Preferred vs. Amex Blue Cash Preferred
American Express fields a diverse range of rewards credit cards, with options ranging from cash-back cards to premium products with...
American Airlines’ summer schedule rebounds in some hubs, but not all
American Airlines sees a glimmer of light even as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, unveiling plans to resume...
United Airlines says revenue is down by $100M a day because of coronavirus
Daily revenues at United Airlines have plummeted along with passenger numbers as travelers heed warnings to “flatten the curve” and...
What to do if you don’t think you’ll hit your sign-up bonus because of COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused a lot of uncertainty in our lives — from health to finances to travel and just about...
Take your family to Europe’s Christmas markets with wide-open, business-class award space
Editor’s note: The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips....
What does the airline aid package mean for travelers? Not much
“This isn’t really about consumers, as funny as that sounds.” That’s how Brett Snyder, who runs The Cranky Flier blog...
How one airline captain is coping with being grounded because of the coronavirus
Capt. Chris Brady, 55, is a longtime commercial airline pilot, with some 15,000 hours under his belt. He flies for...
How to prevent credit card fraud
Credit card fraud remains a serious risk to individuals and businesses alike. In spite of measures like digital wallets, EMV...
Airlines, airports shift terminals as passenger traffic craters
Travelers around the U.S. may be heading to different terminals than usual for their flights, as airports consolidate operations to...
Pay your student loans with a credit card and earn rewards along the way
Whether you’re a fairly recent graduate or decades out of school, chances are you’re probably still paying off student loans....
The best travel insurance policies and providers
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Like most insurance, it’s easy to dismiss the...
Maximizing redemptions with Hilton Honors
Editor’s note: At TPG, our top priority is providing our readers with the information you need to make educated decisions...
What you need to know about the $50B coronavirus aid package to airlines
Airlines are getting the $50 billion in aid they asked for from the U.S. government to bridge the novel coronavirus...
These are the airlines with the best award availability for late 2020 and early 2021
The travel industry has been upended by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. From reduced capacity to travel waivers to cruise line...
These cancellation horror stories show why you should think twice before booking through an OTA
Here at The Points Guy, we usually recommend that travelers book rooms and flights directly with hotels and airlines. You...
