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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 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.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 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....

Humankind might have just gotten one step closer to visiting Mars.SpaceX, Elon Musk’s aerospace manufacturer and space tourism venture, just test-fired the flight version of its new Raptor rocket engine for the first time.“First firing of Starship Raptor flight engine!” Musk said in his Tweet. “So proud of great work by @SpaceX team!!” The new raptor rocket engine will join SpaceX’s growing fleet, which includes Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy and Dragon series of spacecraft....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In the US, it’s not that common for cash to be your only payment option — especially when paying a large company like an airline. However, through May 1, cash was your only option for paying for in-flight purchases on American Eagle flights. Thankfully, that’s now a problem of the past.Effective May 1, all American Eagle operators will accept “all major debit and credit cards,” making American Airlines “cashless across all flights....

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.To celebrate the opening of a brand-new SkyClub at its Atlanta hub tomorrow, Delta recently held a special, invite-only preview that TPG reader Chris Hunt was able to attend (thanks for sending us your pictures, Chris!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here – Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard, Chase Sapphire Preferred CardWith holiday celebrations and summer activities, this past weekend was a busy one. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite stories that you might’ve missed from the past few days:1. What Are Points & Miles Worth? July Monthly Valuations: The Points Guy gives his picks for the best value in points and miles in the latest installment of our monthly valuation series....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TO THE POINT: The brand-new Hyatt Centric is a welcome addition to Waikiki, but some downsides make it an imperfect option for your next Hawaii vacation. The pros: Hyatt Diamond upgrades and incredibly fast Wi-Fi. The cons: long walk from the beach, absurd resort fee, tiny pool.Landing on an ideal Hawaii hotel can be quite the challenge — especially if you’re heading to Oahu, where even the higher-end chain resorts tend to be a bit tired....

Unlike the European Union, where EU 261 obligates airlines to reimburse passengers for delayed or canceled flights, US airlines aren’t required to pay passengers for their time when flights go awry. That being said, they are mandated to take care of passengers during delays and generally do so by offering free food vouchers and accommodations. And while some airlines will proactively offer vouchers in the case of delay, JetBlue happens to be one of the few that actually publishes its reimbursement chart online....

With the Marriott-Starwood merger complete, and the new massive hotel chain having rolled out its loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, subsidiary brands of the now-world’s largest hotel chain are getting a makeover.One of the first up? Sheraton.On Monday, Marriott unveiled a new logo and outlined upcoming changes for the mid-tier brand.Sheraton Hotels are also some of the most dated Marriott properties in operation, and the brand is in desperate need of a makeover....

Plenty of airlines now offer service to Cuba, and soon you’ll have a few more options if you’re looking to reach the destination by boat as well: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Royal Caribbean Cruises have been approved for voyages to the island.The Cuban government approved all three of Norwegian’s lines (Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises) and two Royal Caribbean brands (Royal Caribbean International and Azamara Club Cruises) for trips to the island....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Eric, who booked premium awards to Asia by transferring points to Virgin Atlantic. Here’s what he had to say:I’ve been reading your site for a few years now, slowly accruing miles and points using the tips you’ve provided. I recently executed my first major points redemption and wanted to share!...

Siri is gaining new tricks to help you travel. Apple announced last summer that its digital assistant would be adding the ability to use “Siri Shortcuts,” and since the announcement, the company says, there are now more than 1,000 apps that can use shortcuts.Recently Siri gained the ability to help you stay informed about upcoming flights with with American Airlines. The new app integration comes on the heels of AA now offering free access to Apple Music while on board for your domestic flights....

Today, The Points Guy (TPG), the leading online resource for all things points, miles and resourceful travel experiences, announced that Ben Mutzabaugh is joining the growing media platform as Senior Aviation Editor.Mutzabaugh comes to The Points Guy from USA TODAY, where he is best known for launching the industry-leading Today in the Sky blog in 2002. This new hire comes on the heels of another big win for the TPG team when it brought on Scott Mayerowitz, formerly deputy business editor at The Associated Press, who joined as Executive Editorial Director in January, supervising all the company’s editorial sections....

After spending a day exploring Havana, two vacationers saw a sight sure to make any cruise passenger shudder: Their ship sailing on without them.Kevin Rohrer and his girlfriend were angry and scared when their Norwegian Cruise Line ship set sail early without them, stranding them in the Cuban capital city. Although the knee-jerk reaction might be to blame the cruise company, passenger advocates say the fault for missing the boat actually lies with the couple....

Woof! Woof! Woof!In the video below, filmed by TPG reporter Madison Blancaflor while on the ground in Charlotte waiting to take off to LaGuardia on an American Airlines Airbus A321, you can hear an unusual barking noise.You may have heard this noise, too, while sitting on the plane at the gate. It definitely sounds like an unhappy barking dog from the floor under your seat. But take heart: It’s not an unhappy dog at all, or a dentist performing work in the baggage hold....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.WOW Air is offering more savings on its already-discounted fares. For the Christmas holiday, the Iceland-based carrier is offering 50% off base airfare for two days only.For the half-priced flights, you’ll need to act quick. The 50% promo code WOWXMAS is valid only for new bookings made between 7:00am ET Friday and 7:00pm ET Saturday. In order to take advantage, you’ll need to book a round-trip ticket directly with WOW for travel between December 27, 2017, and May 15, 2018....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Ian writes via twitter:@thepointsguy — “is it worth going out of your way to get to a Centurion Lounge?“The state of domestic airline lounges isn’t all that great. While a lot of airlines are upgrading lounges, they’ve also increased the cost of admission, as well as prices for premium drinks and food. However, in the last few years, American Express started launching its own network of Centurion Lounges, and in my opinion, they’ve changed the game and the way I think about lounge access....