View this post on Instagram Few things are like flying in the right seat of a @capeair Cessna on approach to Boston Logan #avgeek A post shared by Ned Russell (@airbus777) on Jul 30, 2019 at 8:37am PDT View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram Few things are like flying in the right seat of a @capeair Cessna on approach to Boston Logan #avgeek A post shared by Ned Russell (@airbus777) on Jul 30, 2019 at 8:37am PDT
China Eastern is making a change to hardware servicing its route between Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Vancouver (YVR). Starting June 28, the daily flights will be flown by an A350-900XWB, which will replace the current A330-200.Onboard passengers lucky enough to be riding upfront will find a product very similar to Delta’s A350s outfitted with Delta One suites.The A350 will be taking over the daily service between the two airports. An A330-200 will service the route’s second flight on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from PVG and on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from YVR....
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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.TPG reader Kristen asks:“I’ve had the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus credit card for several years now and am looking to open up some new credit cards. I’ve read about the Southwest Companion Pass and think it would be great for my family since we frequently fly Southwest Airlines. Do bonus points for a new Southwest credit card count toward reaching the 110,000-point qualifying mark for the Companion Pass?...
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.United MileagePlus members generally have some pretty decent award options to Europe, even in peak season (thanks to generous availability on Lufthansa and now Turkish), but summer availability on other carriers can be difficult to come by.Earlier this month, we wrote about wide-open award availability in business class to Europe on Star Alliance partner Austrian Airlines. Now we’re seeing some decent availability on United’s own metal from both Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Newark (EWR) to select European cities....
FoundersCard offers a number of benefits to its members, ranging from hotel and car rental savings to discounts on physical products, from Dell laptops to Apple gear. While the membership is a bit pricey — you can sign up with our discounted $495 rate here — the benefits can easily make the program worthwhile for some.As a United Premier 1K elite, the program’s latest partnership has really caught my eye. As of this year, members can get up to 6% off select flights booked directly through United....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the things I love most about being The Points Guy is getting to hear stories from readers about how award travel has affected their lives — the exotic vacations they’ve planned, the trips they’ve made to be with family and friends, the premium seats and suites they’ve experienced and so much more, all made possible by points and miles....
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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the many changes to come from the move toward a combined Marriott/SPG program has been the introduction of a new Chase Marriott credit card: the Marriott Rewards Premier Plus Credit Card. It launched in early May, and since then has been offering a sign-up bonus of 100,000 points after you spend $5,000 in the first three months....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TO THE POINT: Finnair makes a great option for Oneworld elites traveling between the US and Europe. The pros: 3-5 more inches of leg room than regular economy, noise-canceling headphones, an amenity kit and a different headrest. The cons: limited complimentary in-flight snacks, lack of complimentary wine and beer throughout the flight and no Wi-Fi on the Finnair A330-300....
You might have already heard about Megabus and how it’s a cheap way to get between cities in the US and Canada. But what if you need a cheap way to get between cities in Europe? While the train system in Europe is superb — and you can usually get a good price if you book far enough ahead — there’s often an even cheaper option: bus travel.There are many long-distance bus options in Europe, and one in particular — FlixBus — has rapidly expanded since its launch in 2013 and is now the largest intercity bus network on the continent....
In an effort to design a more fuel efficient and aerodynamic aircraft, Boeing has unveiled a new concept jet that looks reminiscent of aircraft from a bygone era.The Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) concept is a new iteration of an idea originally conceived in 2010, and Boeing researchers say it will now fly higher and faster than previous TTBW models.As part of the Subsonic Ultra Green Aircraft Research program, Boeing and NASA researchers have been working together for the last decade to design a more fuel efficient aircraft....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The inaugural TPG Awards ceremony was this week in NYC, and what an event it was. From touching tributes to Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee and Captain Sully to recognitions of the very best in loyalty programs and rewards credit cards (not to mention a performance by Bebe Rexha), it was a full-fledged celebration of all things travel.The winners for each category were announced at the awards show, and the full list is now available online....
It’s finally happening, United has announced its upgrading the business class seats on its widebody aircraft that are used on some of its longest international routes.United said it will start retrofitting its Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft with its new Polaris seats, replacing the current sub-par option that’s been on the aircraft since 2014. The airline says that the first -8 or -9 will be reconfigured with the new seat by the end of 2019....
Yesterday, Apple unveiled a slew of new subscription services that will let you read the news, play video games and watch documentaries produced by Oprah. The company also wants you to pay for all that content using the Apple Card.Basically, the event showed that Apple wants your eyeballs and your money. Plenty of TPG readers weighed in with less-than-excited comments about the card, which will be available this summer. “Snooze,” “Hard pass” and “honestly, has no use to me” can sum up the attitudes of the savviest points-hungry readers, and I’ll admit that I initially shared the level of indifference to the news....
I’ve had the time of my life since joining TPG in January.Throughout the year, I’ve traveled to amazing places, met incredible people and produced some awesome content. I recently wrote about the status I earned this year — definitely enough to make TPG himself proud — so I’ll focus on my travel itself. And if you want to come along with me for the ride, follow me on Instagram (@_zachgriff).Looking back, I’ll be highlighting below some interesting stats, as well as calling out some of my best travel experiences of 2019....
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.Do you have a passion for fashion? Would you sell your soul for a Birkin bag?If so, we’d like to introduce you to Tuscany Couture — a special vacation program by Couturista Travel that’s offering exclusive, behind the “seams” tours at some of the top fashion brands in Italy including Emilio Pucci, Prada, Sergio Rossi, Gucci, Armani, Ferragamo, Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana and more....
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.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.American Express is ending their relationships with both Gogo® and Boingo effective Jan. 1, 2020.If you have the Business Platinum Card® from American Express or an American Express Corporate card, that means that you will lose the complimentary access that came with the card as seen on recent statements....
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.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Targeted American Express cardholders can receive a one-time $100 statement credit after spending $500 or more on a room stay and associated charges at St....
