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5 Sep. 2019

The Pan Am Flight Attendant Who Gave Her Life Saving Passengers on a Hijacked Flight 33 Years Ago

Pan Am flight 73 flew from Mumbai to the U.S. with a stop in Karachi, Pakistan on September 5, 1986. It was hijacked by four Palestinian Abu Nidal Organization terrorists who wanted to use the Boeing 747-121 to free prisoners in Syria and Israel. There were 380 passengers and 13 crew on board the aircraft.

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8 Oct. 2019

[Targeted] AmEx Offer: Staples, Spend $100+ & Receive $25 Statement Credit

Update 10/8/19: This had hit the redemption cap and wasn’t showing anymore, but it’s now showing again so save the offer if you haven’t already. The Offer No direct link, targeted offer Get a one-time $25 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to spend a minimum of $100 + in one or more transactions

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29 Mar. 2018

Review: Hotel Sofitel Dubai Downtown

After landing in Dubai, we disembarked at the B Gates and walked directly to immigration baggage claim. Technically Dubai was not a stopover or our destination (it was a layover under 24 hours) so we were unable to take advantage of Emirates’ complimentary chauffeur service. However, I specifically chose a property that would be convenient

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25 Oct. 2019

6 ways the American Express Platinum Card can save your family money

TPG editors have the chance to talk with family travelers all the time and here’s one of the questions we hear often: Is The Platinum Card® from American Express really a good choice for families who travel a few times a year? We know it’s good for the road warriors, but what about those who

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6 Apr. 2018

Review: Delta SkyClub, New York JFK Terminal 4

After checking out Delta’s Terminal 2 SkyClub, I still had plenty of time to check out their other JFK lounge. That’s the newer “flagship” SkyClub in Terminal 4. Delta’s flagship SkyClub, the lounge opened along with the completion of T4’s renovations in 2013. The club received glowing reviews u...

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2 Jun. 2017

Amazon Lightning Deals Gift Cards: $50 Krispy Kreme Gift Card For $40

Doing some online shopping? Be sure to check out the gift card deals running on Amazon under their lightning deals section. You can find a bunch of popular third party gift cards that would be perfect for date nights, birthdays, and even graduation gifts! Many of the gift cards can be purchased early if you’re an Amazon Pr...

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25 Oct. 2019

The wait is over: Clear will open at United terminals in Houston next week

Having both TSA PreCheck and Clear can help you dramatically reduce the amount of time spent waiting around at an airport before your flight. Used either independently or together, both speed up the security process. You don’t need to take out your ID, take off your shoes, or remove your toiletries or electronics. But a

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25 Oct. 2019

7 best airline credit cards to help you reach elite status faster

Earning airline elite status seems to be getting more and more difficult each year. The legacy carriers — American Airlines, Delta and United — have all instituted spending requirements in addition to flight metrics — and then raised them. That’s to say nothing of the huge overhaul United has planned for its MileagePlus Prem...

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2 Jun. 2017

Top Ten Bank Promotions In Virginia

Editor’s Note: Not your state? No worries, you can click on the state(s) above to see the Top Ten Bank Promotions being offered in your state. Here is a list of the Top Ten Bank Promotions in Virginia. They say “Virginia is for Lovers” so I’m sure they would love some good bank bonuses and

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3 Jun. 2017

BTH Bank Worry-Free Money Market Account Review: 1.78% APY Rate (TX)

Available in Texas, BTH Bank is offering up to a 1.78% APY for balances over $500,000 with a minimum opening deposit of $10,000. With a Worry-Free Money Market account, earn a high interest with easy access and enjoy your first 6 free withdrawals or transfers per monthly statement cycle. Open your account within minutes today on...

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4 Apr. 2018

Barclays’ New Arrival Premier Card Is One to Avoid

Today Barclays (re-branding from Barclaycard US), announced their new premium travel credit card, the Barclays Arrival Premier card. It was highly anticipated by those that follow the credit card and points/miles world, as any new addition is (usually) positive news. While the Arrival Premier does add something different, nearly all the news is qui...

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19 Nov. 2019

Capital One Adds Priority OpenTable Reservations

There’s huge competition among card issuers to add benefits that are compelling for consumers. This has largely consisted of bigger and bigger bonus categories for spending, though in some cases it has also consisted of offering experiences that people may not otherwise have access to. Capital One might not have the biggest bonus categories o...

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