Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG Reader Todd sends an interesting email:“Hi Brian. Just finally got around to applying for the global entry, and since I travel to Canada a lot, I had to check the Nexus boxes. Apparently, for the next 2 days, if you apply for the Nexus you will get the global entry as well. Here’s the kicker, it only cost $50 for both....
In a sign that things might just be getting better between Southwest Airlines and its mechanics, and after the airline recently declared an operational emergency in response to a spike in out-of-service aircraft, the two sides released a joint statement Saturday saying they have reached an agreement in principle for a new contract.“After a week of mediation, including many long nights and early mornings, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) and Southwest Airlines have reached an Agreement in Principle (AIP) on Saturday, March 16, 2019, toward a new collective bargaining agreement....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader JP wants to get another business credit card (and sign-up bonus!):“I have a question about a business credit card I would like to apply for. I have the Chase Ink Bold charge card and earned the 60,000-point bonus back when there was a promo. I am ready to apply for another card to build my Ultimate Rewards points now....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Starwood has a strong history of weaving music into their guests experiences, including the partnership with W Hotels Global Music Director Michaelangelo L’Acqua and the release of the multiple albums including Symmetry. Today, Starwood Preferred Guest announced an interesting new music series with Live Nation Entertainment called Hear The Music, See The World. This year-long initiative will launch June 5, 2014, and bring unique musical performances to Starwood properties around the world, highlighting each of the nine Starwood brands....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.With all the exciting new transcontinental developments and the launch of new products such as JetBlue’s Mint service, I thought it was the perfect time to look at some of the most comfortable and flashy flight options that I can’t wait to fly.JetBlue’s new premium mini-suites.1. JetBlue’s New Transcontinental Product Mint: JetBlue recently announced their new transcontinental product which is called Mint....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the top money-saving perks offered by many airline co-branded credit cards is the ability to check a bag (or several) for free. This one benefit can end up saving hundreds of dollars per trip depending on the credit card and how many bags you can check.Checked bag fees can really add up, so find a credit card that waives them....
On a cold afternoon in January 2009, Ric Elias was flying home to Charlotte, North Carolina, in seat 1D when he saw fear flood a flight attendant’s eyes. She had just heard the captain say: “Brace for impact.” Their plane’s engines had failed and the flight was attempting an emergency ditching on the Hudson River just moments after takeoff. What happened that day made the annals of aviation as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” with everybody surviving with no serious injuries....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As of today, the American Express Membership Rewards program has one additional transfer partner: Etihad Guest. The Middle Eastern carrier is the 17th airline partner available for MR transfers, and it represents a great opportunity to book award flights — particularly on American Airlines following the recent devaluation. Read on for the full details.First thing’s first: Membership Rewards points will move to Etihad Guest at a 1:1 ratio, unlike other carriers like British Airways that have less favorable transfer rates....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Have you ever been to Bora Bora? Getting from the US mainland to the French Polynesian island’s gateway of Papeete, Tahiti can be a pain, especially if you’re hoping to redeem miles. Come October 30, 2018, however, there will be a new option.That’s the date United plans to launch nonstop service from San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT)....
United Airlines just announced that it will be offering advance travel waivers to those flying to, from or connecting in San Francisco (SFO) between Sept. 7-26, 2019. The airline controls about 45 percent of traffic at SFO.The news comes as a result of the the international airport closing down a major runway for repairs during that time. United’s travel notice page reads, “we expect it’ll cause flight cancellations and delays. We want to help, so we removed some flights from our schedule and rebooked customers to help reduce any disruptions to their travel plans....
It may only be for a week, but it’ll be a really scenic week.If you’ve got nine other friends who would be up for an unforgettable Arctic adventure, there’s an island called Fordypningsrommet, in the Fleinvær archipelago of Norway, waiting for you. For $3,500 a week, you could have the entire thing to yourself. Some quick math: That’s $350 per person, if you bring along enough people to fill the accommodations to a comfortable capacity....
Next on the list of dream jobs in which you can travel for free: The New York Times is looking for a new writer to visit some of its top travel destinations around the world.The job title, “writer at large” will be sent to all of the spots on NYT’s “52 Places to Go” list for 2019, spending a week’s length at each location. This year, the position is currently filled by Jada Yuan, who has been jet-setting around the world on what the NYT describes as “a trip of a lifetime....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Perhaps the most common question we get asked as TPG contributors is “What credit cards do you have?” In an ever-evolving rewards landscape with both loyalty programs and credit card issuers constantly changing rules and features, it’s important to stay on top of the cards in your inventory and have a plan moving forward.Goal-Oriented Point CollectionRoughly 15 times a day, friends, family and readers ask me what card they should get next....
Air France is introducing a refreshed business-class product with its Airbus A330s. The carrier is beginning to offer a 2-2-2 layout and brighter, airy cabin — though each seat will not have direct aisle access.In all, the new A330 business-class cabin features 36 lie-flat seats. When in its lie-flat position, each of the seats offer 78.74 inches of length — about 6'5" — and 22.48 inches of width.According to Air France, the cabin was designed to combine comfort and elegance....
American and JetBlue are forming an “alliance” in the Northeast that promises to shake up competition in two of the East Coast’s biggest travel markets.The carriers say they will introduce a codeshare partnership that would include routes from New York and Boston and as-of-yet unspecified “loyalty benefits” for members of the airlines’ frequent flyer programs.American and JetBlue say the partnership would give travelers “seamless connections” on routes covered by the pact and allow the airlines to collectively expand their presence across Boston (BOS) and the three big New York City airports – JFK, Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA)....
Have you used all of your paid vacation days for 2018? If not, you’re in good company. A quarter of the people surveyed in a new study by Priceline said they still have more than nine vacation days left on the table, with just one month left in the calendar year.According to Priceline’s just-released Work-Life Balance Report, which surveyed more than 1,000 people across the US, less than half of Americans (45%) said they always use all their vacation days every year....
GLo. Motto. Moxy. Reverb. Tru. Unscripted. Vib.These are just a few of the new brands that have debuted in the last few years, the creations of some of the biggest hotel companies in the world.And now Hilton has added one more: Hilton Signia.The concepts for these brands are as bewildering as their names, with few distinguishing features among them.Hilton’s portfolio now includes 17 different brands. (Graphic by Abbie Winters)Many are clearly geared towards Millennials, those travelers in their 20s and early 30s who are starting to earn enough money to travel....
For passengers in economy class, airline food is rarely something to look forward to. From tepid entrées to paltry bags of pretzels or soy nuts, it’s slim pickings as your friends up front languish between filet or lobster.British Airways, however, is mixing things up in its World Traveller (economy) cabin, unveiling a new catering service with more meal and snack options rolling out on all long-haul flights beginning January 17, 2018....
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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....
