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The Fourth of July is a favorite holiday for Americans. However, holiday travel can be expensive in general and last-minute booking can makes things even more expensive. But if you’re looking to travel for the holiday and still haven’t booked your trip, lucky for you there are still good deals out there if you know where to look. Even better news, most of these sales don’t just apply to travel for the holiday week, but extend months into the future if you book now....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of the most rewarding credit cards currently available, thanks to solid bonus-category earning rates and a great selection of premium perks. When it launched back in August 2016, it offered a 100,000-point bonus, but that’s since dropped to 50,000 points when you apply online and meet the spending requirement of $4,000 in the first three months from account opening....

In November 2018, Marriott revealed that up to 500 million guests’ information was stolen from the Starwood reservation guest database in a long-running breach running from 2014 to 2018.In subsequent weeks, Marriott lowered the estimated number to 383 million unique guests, shared that more than five million unencrypted passport numbers were included in the breach and said Marriott will pay for new passports for those affected. As the investigation continued, signs pointed to China as being the hackers behind the breach....

Amid the partial shutdown of the US government, Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is holding a hiring event this Saturday to fill 40 open positions for TSA screeners. The event is designed to “fast-track” the application process and get applicants three-quarters of the way through the hiring process in one day. The positions have newly raised screener starting wage of $18.38 per hour. Although paydays won’t kick in until after the shutdown....

On Wednesday, low-cost carrier Norwegian announced plans to reintroduce short-haul flying outside of Norway as of July 1 — at least eight months earlier than originally planned. That is a hopeful sign demand for air travel may be returning in Europe faster than airlines had anticipated during the height of the coronavirus crisis.Norwegian, the third-largest low-cost airline in Europe after Ryanair and EasyJet, will restart key routes to and from the U....

The year is 2076. Tensions between rival factions are at an all-time high, with society seemingly numb to the fact that war is inevitable. The key issue dividing the world has little to do with politics. Rather, it’s about food. Specifically, complimentary airline snacks.You see, there is likely no actual end to the debate surrounding peanuts versus almonds, and it’s being resurfaced once more with Delta’s latest onboard refresh. Tucked within an announcement highlighting new seasonal menus and wine for Delta One customers is confirmation that Squirrel Brand almonds will be making their triumphant return while salted peanuts have reached their final destination....

Ah, New Zealand air. So fresh! So clean! (So I’ve heard, at least.)No, I’m not talking about the airline, Air New Zealand. I’m talking about air from New Zealand. It’s apparently so “pure” and “fresh” that a company named Kiwiana is bottling it up — and for $65 USD, or $98 New Zealand dollars, it can be yours.All you have to do is be passing through Auckland Airport (AKL) and you, too, can take home a can of air that has “crossed no major landmass before flowing over the pristine Southern Alps of New Zealand....

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.London Luton Airport (LTN) may not be known as one of the best airports to visit, but it is one with the first and only with a Christmas light show — on a plane.LTN staff and low-cost carrier EasyJet partnered up to transform an A320 Airbus into a festive light show for hundreds of passengers passing through the airport and to celebrate the airport’s 80th anniversary....

The nearly three-week partial government shutdown due to a standoff between US President Donald Trump and Congress on funding a border wall is taking a toll on federal aviation workers and air passengers alike.Now, Southwest Airlines’ much-anticipated flights to Hawaii may become another casualty of the shutdown, because federal aviation regulators are running a bare-bones operation.The Dallas-based budget carrier has been working toward its extended operations certification (ETOPS) with the Federal Aviation Administration for months....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.We recently asked our TPG Lounge readers to share the credit card or elite status perks they’ve used the most so far this year. Here’s a look at some of our favorite answers. (Some responses have been lightly edited for style and clarity).Perks Related to Airport Lounges and FlyingWhether it’s lounge access at the airport or in-flight freebies like free drinks and complimentary checked bags, our TPG Lounge members had plenty to talk about in terms of airline-related perks....

Haven’t entered in our 1 million JetBlue TrueBlue points giveaway on Prizeo yet? No problem, because we’ve added some new reward levels to our campaign.If you donate $75 to The Kelly Gang through our Prizeo, you now can receive a “Travel Is My Sport” journal or a 15-ounce Jetlagged" thermal desktop mug. If you donate $100, you can enjoy the “Ultimate Travel Comfort Set:” A pouch stocked with travel goodies including a blow-up neck pillow, socks, an eye mask and ear plugs....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here – British Airways Visa Signature Card. View other current offers here.The 30% transfer bonus from American Express Membership Rewards to British Airways Avios I wrote about a couple weeks ago has finally gone live and will be available until January 14, 2013. The bonus is, as usual, hard coded into the transfer page at Membership Rewards.I’m actually getting low on British Airways Avios (too many first class redemptions to Europe and Asia this year!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Though being budget-friendly definitely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Starwood Hotels and Resorts, the hotel brand does in fact have a number of properties around the world with rates that are more affordable than you’d expect. Besides saving you money, staying in cheaper-than-usual Starwood properties can also be an easy way to earn elite status without having to fork over too much cash....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Traveling to India for the first time can seem daunting, but TPG International Contributor Lori Zaino — who recently took her own first trip to this huge South Asian country — wants to assure you that a vacation here will prove both fascinating and delightful. To help you stay healthy, safe and savvy during your own trip to India, she offers the following tips and advice....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For a “limited time,” the Spanish Groupon website is selling packages of Iberia Avios. Cost per Avios vary based on what package you get, but you can get Avios for as little as 1.38 US cents per Avios.The smallest points package has already sold out, but there are plenty of options still remaining:4,000 Avios for 59 euros (~$66, 1....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.You can purchase up to 24,000 Avios per account per year, and as December 31 approaches, British Airways sent out reminders to Executive Club members reminding them they have just about a week left to top up their account for the year before the maximum purchase amount resets.A few readers have written in with questions about whether this is worth it, so I thought I’d crunch the numbers and suggest some strategies for those of you thinking about it....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.There are plenty of foreign carriers with loyalty programs that offer great value. Japan Airlines Mileage Bank is one such program, often overlooked because it’s not a transfer partner of American Express, Chase Ultimate Rewards or Citi ThankYou rewards. Today, I’ll show you why you should not only pay attention to Mileage Bank but also make it a priority in your loyalty portfolio....

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 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....