TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen has put together guides for using miles to get to Tokyo, Sydney and Istanbul. This week, he shares insights on how to get to one of South America’s most popular destinations, Buenos Aires.Buenos Aires is one of my favorite cities in the world. It combines the Old World grandeur of Madrid, the bohemian charm of Paris, and the bustle of South America…with a lot of great steak and red wine thrown in....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Ross, who found an upside to a costly home repair. Here’s what he had to say:My family does a yearly surf trip to El Salvador in October. We typically use Ultimate Rewards points to buy the flights and then pay for other trip costs like hotels and baggage fees with our Chase Sapphire Reserve to get the 3x points on travel....
Since the Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 plummeted into the Java Sea in October, killing all 189 people on board, little new information has come to light about the cause of the crash. The incident has remained under investigation by Indonesian and international authorities. But as of Tuesday, the latest discovery shows how hard the pilots fought in their futile struggle to save the doomed aircraft from almost the moment it took off....
If you have waited your whole life for a chance to officially join the Dark Side of the Force, this is your lucky day. Today, (May 24) Disneyland is recruiting Stormtroopers who won’t battle the Rebels, but will instead create “magical moments” for visitors within Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.As you would expect with such an elite force, the physical requirements are strict:Height between 5"10 and 6 feet tallSlender and athletic buildAbility to maintain high energy levels and physical exertion while wearing the Stormtrooper uniform (in the summer heat!...
View this post on Instagram “Today is an incredible milestone for us,” says Bjorn Kjos, chief executive of @flynorwegian, at the delivery of their first two 737 Max. “The Max 8 opens the door to a totally new concept for us.” The aircraft begin transatlantic flights in July. A post shared by Ned Russell (@airbus777) on Jun 29, 2017 at 11:40am PDT View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram...
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partnerOne 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....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Singapore Airlines just announced a new sweepstakes for frequent flyer fans called “Travel in Luxury," which offers a chance to win:2 round-trip Business Class tickets from the U.S. to SingaporeConnecting tickets with Singapore Airlines codeshare partner Virgin AmericaA four-night stay at the five-star Shangri-La Hotel in SingaporeRunning now through April 29, this sweepstakes also includes the opportunity to answer the daily Question of the Day, which will award 5,000 KrisFlyer miles apiece to ten different winners each day....
Singapore Airlines flights will grind to a virtual halt by the end of the month, making it the latest global carrier to suspend most of its operation amid the coronavirus pandemic.The carrier announced on Monday, March 23, that it would cut 96% of its capacity, temporarily grounding 138 of its 147 aircraft. Similarly, Singapore said its low-cost affiliate Scoot would also suspend most of its network, taking 47 of the unit’s 49 planes out of service indefinitely....
The TWA Hotel has been in development for quite some time, but it’s now closer than ever to completion and one of its signature features will soon be on display. Yesterday, the team behind the hotel, MCR and MORSE Development, showed off the crown jewel of the property: a semi-restored TWA Lockheed Constellation decked out in the airline’s original livery. It will act as a restaurant and cocktail lounge for the new hotel....
A toxic haze fell over Bangkok toward the end of 2018 due to a combination of pollutants in the air. By the end of January, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached an “unhealthy” level, leaving some to question just how safe it is to visit Thailand.Ideally, AQIs lie below the 100 level, but on January 30, Bangkok’s AQI reached 200 micrograms per cubic meter, according to World Air Quality Index....
View this post on Instagram U.S. airlines parked more than 3,000 aircraft during the depths of the coronavirus pandemic, including these @united widebodies at Washington Dulles. #avgeek A post shared by Ned Russell (@airbus777) on Jun 4, 2020 at 7:10am PDT View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram U.S. airlines parked more than 3,000 aircraft during the depths of the coronavirus pandemic, including these @united widebodies at Washington Dulles....
This Saturday marks the launch of another chapter in United’s long-haul service strategy, with the official introduction of Premium Plus.The carrier’s first true premium-economy product offers passengers far more comfort than traditional economy, with a seat that’s similar to what you’ll find in domestic first class, but with a leg rest, a large seat-back entertainment system and improved amenities, such as a Saks Fifth Avenue pillow and blanket.United Premium Plus offers extra recline, more legroom, a larger screen and enhanced amenities....
Airlines around the globe are failing to significantly reduce their carbon emissions, a new environmental report shows.US airlines in particular dropped several spots overall in a list of international airlines’ CO2 emission, compared to 2017’s numbers.Aviation accounts for about 2% of the world’s overall carbon dioxide emissions, according to the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization. CO2 directly contributes to global warming. According to the new study, from German environmental nonprofit organization Atmosfair, no airline in the world reached the top level of carbon emission reduction, dubbed “level A” in the report; just two carriers reached the second-highest level, “B,” mainly because their fleets are fuel efficient and more environmentally friendly than some older gas guzzling commercial planes....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg.One of the best problems to have in the points world is trying to figure out which credit card bonus category will give you the most bang for your buck on a certain purchase. TPG reader John wants to know what card is best to use for hotel dining purchases:[pullquote source=“TPG READER JOHN “]TPG often recommends charging hotel dining purchases to your room to reap the bonus multiplier....
It’s 6am on a Tuesday morning in DC, and a planeload of mostly-business travelers are slogging their way onto an American Airlines aircraft for the short flight to Boston. A bright-eyed flight attendant happily greets each passenger as they board, cracking jokes and complimenting shirt, shoes and bags.“That’s a cute top” elicits a smile from a weary passenger as she turns to head down the aisle. “She’s very happy this morning… especially for 6:30 in the morning,” the passenger mutters to me under her breath....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In just a few days, Singapore Airlines will launch its first nonstop flight to the US since discontinuing its Newark and Los Angeles nonstops in late 2013, nearly three years ago. The carrier plans to re-introduce nonstop flights to New York and Los Angeles in 2018, with an extended-range version of Airbus’ latest plane, the A350-900ULR, but in the meantime SQ will begin daily flights to San Francisco, with the A350 model available today....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partnerFor those of you who might have been interested in getting the Citi ThankYou Preferred card after my post on Monday ranking the top Citi travel credit cards, you have until the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, December 14, 2012, to apply before the current offer of 40,000 bonus points goes away....
Jan. 28, 2019 UPDATE: Cape Town currently is under Level 3 water restrictions while the city’s dams are approximately 50% full, as opposed to 27% this time last year when restriction levels reached a critical point of Level 6B. However, dryness from last year’s drought, coupled with strong winds, heavily contributed to a slew of recent fires across the city, including Lion’s Head and Signal Hill on January 27.============Cape Town will run out of water on April 22, according to officials, leaving South Africa’s second-most populous city, and major tourist destination, without access to running water for the foreseeable future....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.American Express recently mailed Platinum Card® from American Express, Business Platinum Card® from American Express and Centurion cardholders to promote free night offers available this fall through the Fine Hotels & Resorts program. The mailer features 135 properties in various destinations worldwide, but you’ll find many more listed on the Fine Hotels & Resorts special offers page. In total, more than 370 properties allow you to book complimentary nights, including nearly 70 in Europe and 100 in the Asia Pacific region....
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 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....
