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The best credit cards with airline fee credits

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.  Call it a la carte pricing or just nickel-and-diming. By any name, air travelers get pummeled by an array of fees for all sorts of services. Many of the best airline credit cards have perks that mirror basic elite status benefits — such as free checked bags…

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How to redeem cash-back rewards from your credit card

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.  Credit card rewards are only valuable when you redeem them. But cash-back rewards can be extremely valuable, as they effectively put cash right back in your pocket. Not all rewards cards provide cash-back rewards, though. And, even among those that do offer a cash-back reward option, cash…

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How to use the Southwest Companion Pass

One of the best deals in the travel world is the Southwest Companion Pass. It lets you take along a companion for free (plus applicable taxes and fees) on an unlimited number of Southwest flights for the lifetime of the pass. For Southwest frequent flyers, this can easily be worth thousands of dollars a year in value. But how…

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Onboard Condor’s inaugural Airbus A330neo to NYC — in a swanky new business-class product

Editors’ note: Condor provided TPG with a free one-way business-class ticket for the inaugural Airbus A330neo flight. All opinions expressed here are of the author alone and were not subject to review by Condor. You may have never heard of Condor Airlines, but after seeing the carrier’s brand-new business-class cabin and attractive fares, you might want to give the…

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New York on the cheap: Strategies I used on a $252 2-night trip

I pass through New York City relatively frequently, since it’s one of American Airlines’ hubs and home to TPG’s main office. But it can be expensive to visit. Over the years, my husband and I have used various techniques to decrease costs when visiting expensive destinations like New York City. So, booking flights for two from Atlanta to New…

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Want concert presale access? Don’t be loyal to one bank

Receiving VIP access and other entertainment perks from credit cards isn’t new. However, recent ticket presales for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have highlighted the importance of having the right credit card. In some cases, it can be the difference between snagging the perfect tickets and spending your afternoon crying in the office bathroom. And if you’ve been keeping up,…

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