Out of Town Blog ArteFino 2025: Celebrating Filipino craft, culture, and community. Makati, Philippines — ArteFino 2025, presented by Security Bank, officially opens from July 31 to August 3 at Power Plant Mall, highlighting Filipino craftsmanship, heritage, and sustainable innovation. Now in its ninth edition, the country’s premier artisanal fair
“Alcoholic beverages will not be accepted in either carry-on or checked baggage for this flight,” read the email reminder I received two days before flying from Hamburg, Germany, to Abu Dhabi onboard Etihad’s factory-fresh Airbus A321LR. That’s the first time in my more than 1,000 lifetime flights that I’ve ever
What’s the most exciting new airline route of the year? Ask 10 different travelers and you might get 10 different opinions. The question doesn’t come with an easy answer, but — as you might expect from TPG — we’re happy to share our thoughts on it. Our aviation team looked
Viking is unusual among major cruise lines in that it operates both ocean ships and river ships. Despite this, it has one of the easiest-to-understand fleets. The vast majority of Viking’s river ships — at last count, there were more than 80 — feature the same design. If you’ve seen
Even the most seasoned award traveler can make mistakes when using airline points and miles. This can lead to a less comfortable flight, extra fees or even an inability to travel. Fortunately, the most common mistakes when booking airline award travel are easy to avoid. We’ll explain the most common
American Airlines is bringing its widebody Boeing 777 back to transcontinental flights out of New York. This fall, the carrier will launch 777-200ER service on one of its most premium routes, between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the airline told TPG Friday. Among
Sure, Southwest Airlines isn’t planning to “hard launch” extra-legroom seats until January 2026. But the soft launch is well underway. About a quarter of Southwest’s airplanes have now been configured with the new extra-space rows, executives shared Thursday. That means, if you’re flying with the carrier, you have roughly a
Marriott Bonvoy is one of the largest hotel loyalty programs, both in its member count and number of participating properties. Numerous travelers strive for Marriott elite status due to its benefits and the convenience of having at least one Marriott Bonvoy property in most destinations. Many TPG staffers also strive
There’s no denying that airport lounges can be the best part of the on-ground experience when flying. You’ll find desirable amenities, such as complimentary food and drink, shower facilities and seating areas to kick back and relax before your flight takes off. But with more ways than ever to gain
Out of Town Blog Regada Water Festival 2025 in Cavite City Several decades ago, I had my first water festival in San Juan City, although not as a participant, but as a casualty. I commuted daily from Sta. Mesa to Robinsons Galleria, usually riding a jeepney. During this ride, water
American Airlines’ top executive had harsh words about competitors using artificial intelligence on airfare pricing. “I don’t think it’s appropriate,” AA CEO Robert Isom said Thursday, in what was an unusually pointed remark. The comment seemed to be aimed at Delta Air Lines, which earlier this month revealed it’s using
It’s the dawn of a new era for Etihad Airways’ medium-haul network. The United Arab Emirates carrier is taking delivery of its hotly anticipated Airbus A321LR, or “long-range,” which is designed to seriously upgrade the travel experience for medium-haul flights to and from its Abu Dhabi hub at Zayed International
