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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TO THE POINT: For 45,000 Chase points each way, Korean Air’s first class offers a pretty good value from Singapore to Seoul. The pros: exceptional award availability, fantastic flight attendants, a comfortable lie-flat bed, amenity kits and pajamas. The cons: lackluster catering, limited in-flight entertainment content and a Changi Airport experience that isn’t quite “first class.“Last month, TPG and I headed to Toulouse, France for Airbus’ 10,000th aircraft delivery event....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Now through tomorrow, Thursday, December 24, you can purchase Hyatt gift cards at a 10% discount when you enter the promo code GPGIFT15 at checkout.The promo code works on physical gift cards, e-gift cards and check certificates. Check certificates, if you’re unaware, are generally accepted at more locations that Hyatt gift cards, but may be more of a hassle to redeem....

It only took a few short weeks for the spread of the novel coronavirus to take everything we thought we knew about travel and flip it on its head. For almost two months the industry has been at a standstill, with airlines operating skeleton route networks, cruise lines halted by a no-sail order, hotels sitting largely empty or closed altogether and car-rental fleets collecting dust in parking garages.Sign up for TPG’s new weekly newsletter written by Brian Kelly....

This article is part of the TPG Points & Miles Backpacker series.When you’re in search of an authentic local experience, it can be difficult to know when you’ve put too much trust in strangers. I found myself on the wrong side of this dilemma during a solo trip in Morocco. What started as a friendly conversation ballooned over the course of two days into a massive travel scam that was so deep and complex that, when it hit me, I had a very hard time accepting what had happened....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.“Idiot” fans are why we can’t have nice things: Following last week’s debacle with rowdy celebrity fans who delayed an entire international flight with their disruptive behavior, Korean Air has announced that the airline will increase refund fees for premium cabin tickets beginning Jan....

Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Michael, who got tripped up by a time change while adjusting his travel plans. Here’s what he had to say:While booking a family trip, I made a reservation through Agoda.com for the Blue Diamond Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Agoda advertised a “risk-free” cancellation policy, which said I would pay nothing if I canceled before April 23, but if I canceled within 14 days of the arrival date, I would be charged for the entire stay....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.There’s no beating around the bush that Chase is the king of credit card offers at the moment. They are investing heavily to get market share in the credit card marketplace and in order to get new customers, they are offering extremely generous sign-up bonuses. But for the past couple years there have been a lot of rumors floating around about the rules of Chase applications, including:1) You can only get one card every 6 months2) You can only get one card every month3) You can’t get two cards in one day4) You can’t get a sign-up bonus twice for two cards in the same familyI debunked #1 a long time ago, but never personally tested 2,3 and 4 up until recently....

We’re incredibly excited to announce today that Richard Kerr — a longtime contributor and well-respected voice in the points and miles community — will be joining The Points Guy as our new Loyalty and Engagement Editor. This role will include writing articles for the site as well as coordinating events and other community engagement efforts to support the TPG brand. Richard brings a wealth of knowledge in both mainstream and obscure airline loyalty programs, adding a passionate voice to the growing team of experts here at TPG....

We’re partnering with Capital One on our Purposeful Travel Hub. If you have unique ways you like to give back when you travel or just love exploring new places with family and friends, we want to hear about it. Share your most treasured travel moments and purposeful travel tips with us using #MeaningfulMoments.Sometimes, you plan the vacation of your dreams — cash in all your hard-earned points for the trip of a lifetime....

For travelers, the idea of interacting with dirty surfaces is a constant concern. While things like the self check-in kiosk might be convenient, they are one of the dirtiest things you will come into contact with while you are in an airport.Things aren’t looking much better once you head over to the security check point. The bins — used by thousands of passengers — carry all types of germs and viruses....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.These are demanding times for small businesses. With the economic slowdown, owners can quickly find themselves facing stress and anxiety levels never experienced before. If you’re trying to balance your stress and keep your doors open for customers, check out the recording of our TPG Small Biz webinar below to learn why taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your business, along with strategies to cope during COVID-19....

Most of us know the classic story of Eloise who lived in New York City’s famed Plaza Hotel. Fans love following along as the mischievous little girl stirred up some innocent trouble at the luxury property. It all seemed so glamorous and exciting. But does anyone actually live in a nice hotel? Yes, as it turns out, the practice of living in a hotel is pretty common in a variety of scenarios both on the budget- and luxury-end of the spectrum....

New Orleans’ stunning new 35-gate, state-of-the-art terminal is open for business. Located on the north side of the airfield, the $1.3 billion, Cesar Pelli-designed facility replaces the dilapidated terminal on the south side that first opened in 1959.The Wednesday opening of the new terminal was more than a decade in the making, coming only after a series of delays pushed back the expected date several times. Officials dedicated the new showpiece facility Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting, and several arrivals used the new terminal....

Were you busy traveling to exciting locations yesterday (on points or miles, of course)? Never fear — we’ve got your back with a recap of the previous day’s top stories, including news, reviews and more.Watch Amy Schumer as a Delta Flight Attendant on SNLUS-based airlines make for easy targets, but Amy Schumer took an unexpected (and hilarious) turn on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live. Buckle up and finish off that drink before you click through to watch Amy and crew attempt to operate a Delta flight....

It’s not often that an airline reintroduces its loyalty program. Yet that’s exactly what Air Canada is doing with the new Aeroplan that launches on Nov. 8.When the carrier announced that it would launch its own loyalty program in 2017, Air Canada promised to create an industry-leading program that’s more rewarding than its competitors.And after the three-year journey, the new Aeroplan is loaded with 11 traveler-friendly changes that are worth the hype — and surpass the competition....

Air New Zealand has decided to lift its ban on visible tattoos for staff members, Reuters reports. The decision to end the policy comes amidst concerns of potential discrimination against New Zealand’s indigenous Māori people, for whom tattoos carry cultural significance.Previously, the carrier had a uniform policy restricting individuals with visible tattoos from applying for many customer facing roles such as flight attendants.Tattoos on the face and arms are a common form of cultural expression for people with indigenous heritage in the island nation....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Per don’t call the airline, Delta Air Lines is currently offering some great partner award availability on many of their partners for low-level business class awards for multiple people. Partner airlines include Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Korean Air, and Virgin Australia to name a few.One of the new benefits with the SkyMiles program is increased award availability at the lowest levelsIn the last year, Delta announced major revisions to the SkyMiles program that just took effect as the calendar flipped to 2015....

American Airlines and Qantas Airways have received the green light for their long-sought partnership across the Pacific, paving the way for easier travel across their joint networks.The US Department of Transportation signed off the joint venture on July 19, nearly two months after giving its tentative approval. The airlines will be able to act as essentially one between the U.S. and Australia and New Zealand under the pact, which allows them to jointly coordinate everything from schedules to fares and sales....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Now through December 31, 2012, Delta is selling Medallion Qualifying Miles. You may buy up to 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) that will post to your 2012 MQM balance and apply toward 2013 Medallion status (2012 qualification) and should post to your SkyMiles account within 24 hours.The prices for the MQM’s are:2,500 MQMs for $3955,000 MQMs for $5957,500 MQMs for $79510,000 MQMs for $995Keep in mind that:MQMs purchased through this Buy MQMs offer are non-refundable....