The Points Guy

When Points Path launched its Google Flights browser extension in early 2024, it displayed award rates alongside cash prices for flights sold by select airlines. The original Points Path Google Flights browser extension also showed travelers which transferable points to use to book supported airlines, and recommended when to use rewards versus when to book a paid rate.Points Path still offers those Google Flights features and has since added more rewards currencies, paid Pro and Alerts tiers and

Finding the best way to book a hotel often requires juggling multiple loyalty programs, award search tools and booking websites. Even after you book, you may need to keep checking whether rates drop so you can rebook and save points or cash.Gondola aims to simplify that process. The free platform combines hotel search, loyalty tracking and booking monitoring in one place, helping travelers compare points and cash rates, track upcoming trips, and potentially save money through automatic repricing

If you're a frequent user of the popular Capital One Lounge at Dulles International Airport (IAD), your experience is about to become very different.Starting July 9, the Capital One Lounge at IAD will temporarily transition to a limited-service model to accommodate essential infrastructure and ventilation upgrades, with an anticipated reopening in early fall of this year, according to a Capital One spokesperson."These necessary infrastructure updates will support the long-term guest ex

Capital One Savor Card overviewThe Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is a solid no-annual-fee card that's great for those who regularly spend on dining and entertainment. It offers bonus rewards on dining, entertainment, popular streaming services and grocery store purchases, making it a good starter product for foodies and regular concertgoers. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½*Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG's editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.Capital One has a nu

After weeks of rumors, it's official. Changes are coming to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) — including a negative one pertaining to Hyatt point transfers.And while the Hyatt news is undeniably bad for some travelers, most of the update is refreshingly positive. Plus, existing cardholders have some time before the changes kick in.There's a lot to unpack, so here's what's happening with the Chase Sapphire Preferred.Chase is changing Sapphire Preferred p

Would you take a long-haul flight on a narrow-body aircraft?That's the gamble 25-plus airlines have now made, ordering more than 500 total frames of the revolutionary new Airbus A321XLR aircraft.With a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (just over 5,400 miles), longer than New York to Rome, the impressive capabilities of this aircraft open up new route possibilities that may not warrant a wide-body aircraft, as well as giving airlines the flexibility to use a narrow-body aircraft on popula

Hilton loyalists, listen up: There's a brand-new points hotel now available for booking on Kauai, Hawaii.Hale Hokuala Kauai, a Curio Collection by Hilton property, debuts on Hawaii's "Garden Island" later this year and is now accepting reservations for stays beginning October 1, 2026. It will be the first Curio Collection hotel in the Aloha State.Hale Hokuala (which means "house of the rising star," in Hawaiian) is a brand new construction, which is a rarity in Hawa

Frontier Airlines is making its latest push to fill the void left by Spirit Airlines.The Denver-based budget airline on Tuesday revealed it's adding two western U.S. routes formerly served by its defunct low-cost competitor. That includes making its return to one Bay Area airport for the first time in three years.Later this summer, Frontier will re-launch service from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), where it last flew in 2023.The carrier will make its return east of the bay with no

The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is a good choice for Delta Air Lines flyers who want solid perks at a mid-tier annual fee point. The card's annual companion certificate, free checked bags (the first bag is free worldwide and the second bag on domestic U.S. flights) and elite status boost help offset the $350 annual fee (see rates and fees) for frequent flyers. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½*Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG's editors and is not influenced by the card is

All Spirit Airlines wants is top dollar for its sought-after landing rights at New York City's LaGuardia Airport (LGA).The bankrupt carrier that shut down business operations May 2 wants to auction its 22 takeoff and landing rights, otherwise known as "slots," on July 9. By the airline's estimate, the portfolio could fetch at least $87 million.Not so fast.Spirit and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (the agency that operates LGA) are at odds over the auction.&quot

Even before Carnival announced plans for a complete overhaul of its loyalty program to take effect later this year, it was criticized for having one of the weakest big-ship cruise line programs.Unlike rival Royal Caribbean, Carnival's loyalty program (currently called the VIFP Club and soon to be renamed Carnival Rewards) has never offered its members a free cruise or similar high-value perks after they reach the top tier. There have never been lucrative discounts of up to 20% on some saili

For years, Choice Privileges has been one of the best-value ways to book hotels in Japan with points. The program has offered relatively inexpensive yet centrally located award options, making it my go-to loyalty program when visiting Japan.In the past four years, I've redeemed Choice points for 45 nights, including 37 nights in Japan. That's largely because while Choice Privileges increased its award cap and pricing across many properties over the last few years, the program mostly sp

These days, premium travel cards are packed with statement credits designed to offset sky-high annual fees. As someone focused on real-world value, I'm not interested in how many statement credits I can access — I want to know how many of them I'll actually use.The American Express Platinum Card® and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) each offer many statement credits, which often require effort to maximize.Which top-tier card offers the most usable statement credits? Her

Don't let Central Florida's steamy weather stop you from visiting Walt Disney World in the summer. There is no denying it can get hot, humid and steamy in the summer months, but that's what hotel pools and water parks are for.Temperatures aside, summer is one of the best times to visit Disney World thanks to new attractions, special discounts and exclusive experiences. Here are our top tips for planning the perfect summer visit to Disney World.Lower crowds and cheaper ticketsWhile

American Airlines will soon have a new partner in the South Pacific.Over the weekend, the Oneworld alliance announced that Philippine Airlines will soon become its newest member.The move will see the airline, based in Manila, become a full-fledged alliance partner of American and more than a dozen other global airlines — like British Airways, Iberia, Qatar, Qantas and Japan Airlines.The news of Philippine Airlines joining Oneworld came via a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Saturday at the

Southwest Airlines is getting ready to switch on high-speed Starlink inflight connectivity.The first aircraft equipped with the free and ultra-fast Wi-Fi, a Boeing 737-800, will enter service by the end of June, Southwest chief customer and brand officer Tony Roach said at an industry conference this weekend.It's a major step forward for the Dallas-based carrier's on-board internet offerings, and the move comes just months after Southwest made its existing service free to all members o

If you're a college student planning to study abroad, you're in for a real treat. There's nothing like living outside the country and immersing yourself in another culture, traveling and exploring different places virtually every weekend.But this adventure doesn't come cheap. For example, you can expect to spend anywhere from $1,500 to $7,000 during a semester abroad in Europe (according to some reports) — and that doesn't even take accommodation into account.The good ne

Welcome back to our weekly Friday series, where we feature a reader success or mistake story. Last week, we published a mistake from a reader who lost 100,000 Avianca Lifemiles after misunderstanding the program's expiration policy.This week, we're turning to one of TPG's staff members, Caroline English, TPG's director of social media. When her young daughter became ill during a recent family trip to Disney World and her family of four had to miss most of a day in the parks,

You don't have to be a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist to find ongoing value in the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees).The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless stands out in the Marriott card suite thanks to its solid lineup of perks, including an annual free night award (certain hotels have resort fees) and elite night credits, in exchange for a relatively low annual fee.Whether you love being a frequent Marriott guest or want a few extra perks the next time you stay with the brand,

Is relaxing on a private island one of your favorite things to do when on a cruise? Here's the good news: One of the world's most famous cruise line private islands just got a major upgrade.On June 1, cruise giant Carnival unveiled a massive redevelopment of Half Moon Cay — the private island in The Bahamas it has long shared with sister brand Holland America.Renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, the island is now home to an all-new beach resort area that is for the exclusive use of passen