Hyatt and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas plan loyalty partnership

World of Hyatt fans will soon have a major new option for earning and burning points in Sin City. Hyatt and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas are entering into a long-term licensing agreement that will put The Venetian and The Palazzo on Hyatt booking channels and the World of Hyatt loyalty program. World of Hyatt…

How to score Hawaiian first class on the Dreamliner for cheap using points and miles

It’s no secret we love traveling in premium cabins here at TPG, and there’s no better feeling than redeeming your hard-earned points and miles for top-tier luxury travel experiences. Whether you’re booking business class or first class using points and miles, it’s so rewarding to know that you paid a fraction of the cash price….

Delta Diamond, American Airlines Executive Platinum and Hyatt Globalist: TPG’s Clint Henderson’s 2025 elite status plans

It’s been another wild year across the airline loyalty landscape, with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines raising their status requirements, Alaska Airlines acquiring Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines adding new features and rewards for its Loyalty Points-based AAdvantage program. Hotels, too, are undergoing some big shifts, with Small Luxury Hotels of the World moving…

Delta unveils new Sky Club in Charlotte, a fortress hub for American

Delta Air Lines is hardly the first carrier that comes to mind when you think of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) — a fortress hub for American Airlines. Sure, Delta is easily Charlotte’s second-place carrier — but it’s a distant, distant second. Yet, the Atlanta-based carrier is making inroads at the southeast hub, nonetheless. This…

Air Canada Aeroplan: Everything to know about earning and redeeming points

Editors note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information Air Canada’s Aeroplan program flies under the radar, but it is one of the most valuable and rewarding Star Alliance airline programs. The Aeroplan program is the loyalty program offered by Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada. It allows travelers to earn and redeem…

My Southwest Rapid Rewards account was hacked: How I got my points back

Well, it finally happened — I fell victim to one of my loyalty program accounts being hacked, specifically my Southwest Rapid Rewards account. On Dec. 3, I received an email from Southwest at 9:30 p.m. EST confirming my hotel reservation at Hampton Inn & Suites Kalamazoo-Oshtemo for a check-in date of Dec. 4 and a…