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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 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 American Express Platinum Card, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points....

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....

Limited Time Offers up to 80,000 miles are available on Delta Amex cards through July 2, 2019 - view offers here.It’s official. Boston is now a hub for Delta Air Lines.The carrier confirmed the city’s change in status on Monday, according to FlightGlobal.“We’ve been making significant investments in Boston this year… this has really enabled us to graduate Boston from what we consider a focus city to our newest coastal hub,” Amy Martin, Delta’s managing director of domestic network planning, is quoted as saying by FlightGlobal....

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.Delta beat out United to claim its spot as the second-largest carrier in the US last year. While those two are fighting for silver, American Airlines is expected to reign king for US carriers — at least in terms of total revenue passenger miles, an industry measurement tool that multiplies the number of passengers by the distance flown....

Time for another installment of our weekend series ”Favorite Places,” featuring beloved travel destinations, attractions, restaurants, hotels and more from different members of the TPG team. Earlier this year, TPG Travel Editor Melanie Wynne took a whirlwind trip through Europe, with a stop in Bordeaux, France for a delightful meal at a cheese-lovers’ paradise called Baud et Millet. (All photos by the writer, unless otherwise specified.)The author blissing out over the all-you-can-eat cheese haul at Baud et Millet in Bordeaux, France....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.American Express just announced that it would be enhancing its two Hilton credit cards by upping the bonus on the Hilton Amex for a limited time, and by increasing the spending bonus on the Surpass card starting November 1.Hilton Amex 65,000-point Sign-Up BonusFrom now until November 30, 2012, the basic Hilton Amex will come with a potential 65,000-point sign-up bonus....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This is the third installment of my series on maximizing British Airways miles. Since so many of you got in on the super-lucrative 100,000 mile BA Visa sign-up bonus (see details of the current 100K offer), it would be beneficial to check out: General tips, Post 1 – Booking BA Awards, Post 2 – Booking Partner Awards, Post 3 – Oneworld Alliance, Post 4 – Taxes and Fees, Post 5 – Household Accounts, Post 6 – Companion Ticket, Post 7 – Using ExpertFlyer for Partner Award Availability, Post 8 - The Art of the Stopover, Post 9 - Leveraging Miles and Cash Redemptions, and Post 10 - Using Qantas....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For a limited time, Star Alliance carrier Aegean is giving away 1,500 free miles. Here’s how to claim them and why you should care about Aegean’s mileage program.1,500 Free MilesYou’ll earn the 1,500 miles in two steps — to earn the first 1,000 miles, all you need to do is sign-up for a new Aegean Miles+Bonus mileage account here....

The corporate rivalry between Boeing and Airbus is the one of the most heated on the planet. The American planemaker and its European rival share the market for large airliners almost 50/50, based on deliveries in 2018, and fight tooth and nail to beat one another. Last year, Boeing delivered 806 jets to customers while Airbus set a new company record with 800 deliveries.While many flyers may not be able to tell the two apart at the gate, pilots know there’s a big difference....

Indonesian airport officials have released new details of the problems the downed Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 had on a flight the day before it plunged into the Java Sea.On Monday, the two-month-old 737 MAX 8 crashed into the sea after experiencing erratic changes in speed and altitude, killing all 189 people on board.The pilot who flew the same aircraft the day before reported having similar issues with the plane on a Sunday night flight from Bali (DPS) to Jakarta (CGK)....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Michelle, who used a variety of points to save on a trip to Europe. Here’s what she had to say:I wanted to share the trip my husband and I booked to Europe in April, which took us to Paris and London for barely any money. I have gotten a lot of free travel using points, but I think this is one of my better deals....

As American Airlines Flight 5742 out of Phoenix began its descent toward Palm Springs International Airport last week, I looked out my window, expecting to see the textured khaki of the San Jacinto Mountains under the desert sun. Instead, fog shrouded the hills, and rain glazed the windows of the CRJ900. As we landed, on wet tarmac amid an ominous drizzle, it felt like every passenger on the plane was taking stock of the situation....

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex surprised the world on Wednesday with their announcement that they intend to step back from their roles as senior royals and become financially independent. In addition, the couple said they plan to split their time between the United Kingdom and North America.Prince Harry and Meghan made the announcement after spending six weeks in Canada with their son Archie. In a photo caption posted to their Instagram account, the couple said that while they will continue to support Her Majesty the Queen, they intend to focus on the next chapter “including the launch of our new charitable entity”....

Tuesday, Nov. 6, is Election Day in the United States. While some travel companies like Uber and Lyft are doing their part to help voters get to the polls on Tuesday with free or discounted rides, other travel companies are also offering voters discounts and deals once they prove they’ve voted.Several hotels around the country are offering guests discounts on stays and dining just for showing proof of having voted in the midterm elections....

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.“Southwestern omelette, please.” It’s a delicious spicy-cheese-stuffed egg dish, with flavorful potatoes and chicken sausage, and my United premium-cabin breakfast go-to, whenever it’s on offer. But more often than not, my request is immediately followed by a curt “what’s your second choice” by the flight attendant....

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.Airlines aren’t known for being especially generous when it comes to honoring expired perks, but I recently discovered one major exception to this rule: One-time passes for the United Club....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In the latest installment of our “Points and Miles Destination Guide” series, TPG Contributor Whitney Magnuson explores the many different ways to maximize hotel redemptions in Boston using points and miles.With an Irish bar on every block, fantastic seafood, winning sports teams and some of the country’s top universities, it’s no wonder that more than 15 million travelers pass through the city of Boston each year....

Amtrak is joining the majority of the airline industry in one regard: assigned seating. The train’s passengers can now select seats on the Acela First Class product.After plenty of customers requested the feature, Amtrak decided to make their passengers’ travels a bit more relaxing by ensuring the seat they choose. The company sent its Guest Rewards Select members a heads up on the new addition to Acela First Class via email, to which a loyal TPG reader tipped us off....

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.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....