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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Part of what makes transferable currencies so valuable is their flexibility; your points aren’t trapped in just one program. Even better, sometimes airlines and hotels will partner up with these transferable point programs to allow members to transfer points with a bonus.We just learned about a new transfer bonus that’s great for those looking to fly to — or around — Hawaii....

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.Sunday night, United Airlines Flight 1122 departed Newark Liberty International Airport bound for Cape Town, marking the first time United Airlines has operated service to South Africa. It’s also the first time any carrier has flown nonstop between North America and Cape Town, so naturally it’s been a cause for celebration for leisure and business travelers in the New York City area and beyond....

Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner. For many people, that means finally taking some much-needed vacation time. And to do that, many rely on those April tax refunds to finance their adventures.According to the National Retail Federation’s 2019 Tax Return Study, 18% of people surveyed plan to use their tax refund on a major purchase or a “splurge,” and 12% specifically intend to use a check from the United States Treasury to pay for a vacation....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As I’ve written about in the past, hotel elite status can offer a wide variety of perks to make your trips more comfortable and rewarding. However, there’s one benefit provided by select programs that can be a lifesaver when you absolutely need a room: guaranteed availability. But is this truly valuable? Today I want to go through the details of this perk for the six chains that currently offer it to help answer that very question....

The American Express Centurion card (available in both personal and business versions) is one of the mosts exclusive credit cards on the market, available by invitation-only to Amex’s biggest spenders. There are no clear guidelines on what it takes to earn an invitation, though multiple reports suggest that you need to spend at least $250,000 a year across all of your Amex cards in order to be considered.One Mile At A Time is reporting that it’s now possible for certain cardholders to request an invitation directly on the Amex Centurion webpage, centurion....

So, you made it to the airport just in time for the government to shut down and airport security lines to grind to a halt. Lucky you!Fear not, hopeless wanderer. Since we don’t want you to completely lose your mind — or waste your time — we’ve rounded up 17 of the best activities you can do while standing in what may seem to be a never-ending security line caused by a seemingly never-ending government shutdown....

This is an incredibly profitable time for airlines, as highlighted again this week in a International Air Transport Association (IATA) report. The report is headlined with a yawn-inducing “Strong Airline Profitability Continues in 2018,” but inside, the organization dropped some incredible stats about worldwide airline operations.Let’s make it easy to get the important stats by putting them in listicle form:1. IATA forecasts global industry net profit to rise to $38.4 billion in 2018....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partnerOffer expired February 28, 2011.Citi has been running some pretty bold sign-up offers recently, including the 75,000/100,000 offers that ended Oct 31.Luckily, they’ve launched a new promo thats good until February 28, 2011.75,000 miles when you spend $4,000 in the first 6 months. No annual fee for the first year, $75-$85 thereafter depending on Business vs Personal....

Editor’s note: This post has been updated to include American Airline’s addition of a non-binary gender booking option. This article was originally published on March 22, 2019.The five biggest U.S. domestic airlines have all expressed the intention to add a non-binary gender option for passengers when going through the booking process. United Airlines was the first domestic airline to officially implement the change and now American has followed suit.American Airlines’ customers can now choose the designation of U (undisclosed) or X (unspecified), in addition to male or female....

While Gulfstream has cemented itself as a go-to symbol for business travel, Boeing’s latest jet has the edge in one crucial department: range. Boeing Business Jets announced on Monday that it’s launching the BBJ 777X, a fresh model that can fly “more than half way around the world without stopping, farther than any business jet ever built.“Just a casual onboard living room. (Photo courtesy of Unique Aircraft and ACA 3D)Customers can choose between two models: the BBJ 777-8 and BBJ 777-9....

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.JetBlue is known for its amazing flash sales and great in-flight service. The airline has just shared the details of a new sale, offering 20% off all flights originating in the US....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.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, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....

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....

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....

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....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.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. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through the Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In celebration of Singapore’s 50th anniversary, Emirates is offering fantastic fares from 10 US gateways for travel through the end of the year. Officially, fares are priced $1,749 for two economy class tickets and $7,999 for two in business class (tickets must be purchased in pairs), but we found some cheaper options while searching. Travelers can also take advantage of a buy two, get one free night deal at participating hotels....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.After the holidays, budgets are tight and most of us are simply exhausted once the holiday dust settles. Luckily, if you have a Chase Freedom (No longer open to new applicants), there are some easy ways to max out the 5x bonus categories without wasting cash – or even leaving the couch.As is always the case, the end of the year marks the end of your opportunity to max out this quarter’s Chase Freedom 5x bonus categories....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Anthony, who used a credit card sign-up bonus and shopping portal to maximize a big purchase:My wife and I purchased a house last year. Our plan was to replace each of the major appliances one at a time each Black Friday. We were already set on purchasing the new refrigerator this year when out of nowhere, our dryer broke....

For most of us who frequently travel between cities in the Northeast, Amtrak is a necessary evil. The country’s government-subsidized rail provider is plagued by frequent delays, overcrowded stations and trains, and — outside of the occasional advanced-purchase sale — outrageous one-way fares.Recently, the company began making strides to improve passenger comfort by updating interiors, in a massive overhaul led by CEO Richard Anderson, who joined from Delta last year. Many cars have been updated throughout the country, but aside from slight tweaks, like assigned seating, Amtrak’s premium Acela service hasn’t gotten much love....