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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.On Dec. 1, American Airlines launched new Zoës Kitchen buy-on-board economy food on domestic flights longer than 1,100 miles. Breakfast options include a Breakfast Sandwich and a Continental Breakfast Box while lunch/dinner options include the Grüben, a Chicken Wrap and the Hummus Duo.And the photos of the new meals look great:Zoës Kitchen Gruben Sandwich.But of course those photos were staged:So, we wanted to check out the new food for ourselves to see if it’s worth the price – and the calories....

Delta flyers passing through Salt Lake City may not want to leave the airport.The Salt Lake City airport (SLC), along with Delta, opened a brand-new canyon-inspired terminal today that’s sure to mesmerize passengers. And while the terminal is itself is a massive improvement compared to the one it replaces, perhaps the most impressive transformation can be seen at the new Sky Club.In fact, with today’s grand opening, the more-than 28,000 square foot Salt Lake City Sky Club instantly becomes Delta’s flagship lounge and its largest....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Hyatt’s been providing status matches for nearly two months now, but the process has been very informal, with a vague tweet and individual experiences serving as the only confirmation. I completed the match and received four suite upgrades (with four more on the way), and I’ve already booked a handful of Hyatt reservations with the hope of maintaining my new Diamond status for at least another year....

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....

Get ready for another giant of the seas.Just 10 months after unveiling the world’s largest cruise ship — the much-ballyhooed, 18-deck-high Symphony of the Seas — Royal Caribbean this week unveiled plans for a sister vessel that could be even bigger.Royal Caribbean said the as-yet-unnamed ship would debut in the fall of 2023. It’ll be the sixth vessel in the line’s groundbreaking Oasis Class series, which first launched in 2009.While Royal Caribbean was coy in its announcement as to just how big the new ship would be, a top executive at Royal Caribbean on Friday hinted to The Points Guy that it’s likely to set a new size record....

[tpg_rating ticket-class=“business” tpg-rating-score=“61” ground-experience=“11” cabin-seat=“20” amens-ife=“10” food-bev=“10” service=“10” pros=“Phenomenal redemption value, scored a solo seat.” cons=“Poor Seattle lounge, dated configuration, seat wasn’t comfortable in bed mode, lousy inflight entertainment system, in-and-out Wi-Fi, so-so service, mediocre food.” /]This fall, I needed to make my way from seeing the northern lights in rural Alaska to joining the TPG team at PeaceJam in South Africa, with a very firm timeline to boot. Ideally, I would have worked in an overnight stay at home to swap clothes and recuperate in New York, but there wasn’t even time for that — so, a multiple-itinerary journey from Coldfoot, Alaska, to Cape Town, South Africa, it was!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.It’s a bold statement to say that the Park Hyatt Sydney is the points hotel with the world’s best room views, especially since I haven’t been to every hotel in the world. But after my fourth stay at this hotel and countless stays at other hotels (some also with pretty epic views), I’m gonna say it: This points hotel has the most incredible views — what’s better than gazing at the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge from your room?...

View this post on Instagram Congratulations to Colorado’s @greatsanddunesnps for their designation as an International Dark Sky Park! #GreatSandDunes has a long history of conservation, going back to 1932 when it was established to protect the tallest dunes in North America. “A starlit night at Great Sand Dunes can bring opportunities for wonder, perspective, and a more intimate connection with the natural world than we have in the daytime,” says park ranger Patrick Myers....

The coronavirus pandemic is taking a massive toll on the world. It’s affecting everyone, including almost all businesses. Perhaps the hardest hit is the travel industry — and specifically the airlines.As such, we’ve seen all the major U.S. airlines significantly scale back their flying. American, Delta and United are all expediting route cuts, and have suspended many of flights on incredibly short notice.For more travel news about the coronavirus, bookmark TPG’s coronavirus hub for round-the-clock coverageThis presents a problem for these airlines....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partnerIf you travel to or through the US on a regular basis, you’re probably already familiar with Global Entry, an expedited and automated method for passing through immigration whenever you enter the United States. With wait times at immigration sometimes reaching an hour or more, Global Entry can be a tremendous time saver — if you’re traveling with carry-on luggage, you can get from the plane to the arrivals area in just a few minutes....

Airlines were left scrambling Thursday morning after President Trump announced new restrictions on travel to the U.S. from certain E.U. countries.The new policy was presented during an Oval Office address Wednesday night, and is set to go into effect at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday. The president said the restrictions are meant to stem the spread of coronavirus in the U.S.American, Delta and United — the three U.S.-based carriers that serve destinations in Europe — seem to have been caught off guard by the restrictions....

View this post on Instagram Parked United planes as far as the eye can see… #united #unitedairlines #dulles #travel #DC #airport #avgeek A post shared by Chad (@chadbrochill88) on Apr 18, 2020 at 11:40am PDT View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram Parked United planes as far as the eye can see… #united #unitedairlines #dulles #travel #DC #airport #avgeek A post shared by Chad (@chadbrochill88) on Apr 18, 2020 at 11:40am PDT

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Starbucks fanatics could have their coffee addiction taken care of for the next decade. The coffee chain recently launched the “Summer Game Boardwalk” for Starbucks Rewards members, where you can win prizes like Starbucks stars, buy-one-get-one coupons and even free drinks for 10 years.To play, head over to the game’s website and log in with your Starbucks Rewards info....

American Airlines, the second-largest operator of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in the U.S., won’t see the planes back in service until at least April.The grounding has affected the company’s bottom line as it’s attributed the suspension of various routes to the resulting aircraft shortage.But now, some of its employees will see a boost in compensation as a result.American reached a deal with with Boeing to be compensated for some of its losses, and the airline said it will pass some of that money along to its employees....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Update 4/4/17: Amex has confirmed that the Business Platinum card will be available in a metal version later this year.Update 3/6/17 11:20am: We reached out to Amex for clarification on a few points below:Metal card — there are no plans to issue The Enhanced Business Platinum Card from American Express OPEN in metal at this time.5x on Pay with Points bookings — you won’t earn points on flights booked as part of a Pay with Points redemption, so the 5x earning rate will not apply to these reservations....

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.One month after it appeared Azerbaijan Airlines would cease all operations in the United States, the carrier has reopened its route between Baku (GYD) and New York JFK beginning Oct. 5, the airline said via Facebook.“Baku-New York flights to JFK airport will be continued within the framework of both the winter schedule for 2019/2020 and the summer schedule for 2020,” Azerbaijan Airlines said in a post dated July 23....

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.JetBlue is known for its amazing flash sales and great in-flight service. The airline shared the details of another awesome awesome sale, with fares starting at $28 for a one-way flight....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.PointsHound is a hotel booking engine that offers travelers bonus airline miles on hotel reservations - usually averaging about 3-4 miles per dollar spent, but the site is offering double miles on reservations made now through August 31, 2013.When you create an account and log in, you can choose your destination, dates and which airline or other program to earn bonus miles with on your reservations....

Air New Zealand is determined to make a difference when it comes to sustainability and reducing waste from flights. For its latest innovation, the New Zealand flag carrier has teamed up with local Kiwi family-run business Twiice to create an edible coffee cup, which is being trialled in lounges in Auckland and on some flights between Australia and New Zealand.(Photo courtesy of Air New Zealand)The biscotti cups are vanilla flavored and couple up as a sweet treat for passengers once they’ve finished their hot coffee or tea....