
8 Best Points and Miles Redemptions of 2026 (So Far)
Discover the best points and miles redemptions TPG staffers have made in 2026, with real examples to inspire your next award travel booking.

Discover the best points and miles redemptions TPG staffers have made in 2026, with real examples to inspire your next award travel booking.

Discover how one frequent flyer scored 20,000 American Airlines Loyalty Points from a single flight using smart credit card stacking strategies.

Learn how the Chase Sapphire Preferred's $100 hotel credit can slash your hotel costs to almost nothing — just like one traveler paid $35 for a night away.

Discover top renovated points hotels with fresh designs, new amenities, and better value — no construction headaches, just a polished experience.

Singapore Airlines' Boeing 737 MAX 8 suffered a rare repeat double-tire blowout on the same flight, just eight days after an identical incident.

Breeze Airways is supercharging its Florida network with 38 new routes in 2026, making the Sunshine State nearly half of all its flights.

American Airlines is refreshing its oldest A319s and A320s with premium seating and modern cabin features. But does it actually improve the passenger experience?

Boeing's 777X has completed flight testing, but ETOPS certification is the key hurdle keeping it grounded until 2027.
Discover Virgin Australia's longest nonstop routes in 2026, powered by a Qatar Airways partnership enabling a bold return to long-haul flying.

Discover how fighter jet pilot salaries in the US Air Force are structured in 2026, from base pay to aviation bonuses and allowances.

The B-21 Raider's advanced stealth coatings and rugged design let it operate outdoors, solving a critical weakness that plagued the B-2 Spirit for decades.

A 2025 Boeing worker strike in St. Louis has delayed F-15EX Eagle II deliveries, pushing Kadena Air Base's new jets back to 2027.