Each Saturday, we round up news stories that you might have missed from the week before. Here’s the top miles, points and travel news you might have missed on TPG this week.Airbus Delivers World’s First A330neo to TAP Air PortugalReplacing the original A330 series, the A330neo has an upgraded business class but the same 2-4-2 economy configuration.Talking Points Episode 3: Chatting With Virgin Group Founder Richard BransonBrian Kelly talks all things Virgin with the one and only Sir Richard Branson.How to Instantly Earn Uber Elite StatusYour previous six months of activity on Uber products will count toward your rewards.Polynesian Posh: Air France (777-200) in Business Class From Papeete to Los AngelesTPG Senior Strategist Darren Murph’s Air Flight flight made for a very photogenic trip from Papeete to Los Angeles.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.The Oneworld Alliance May Be About to Gain a New Member, Royal Air MarocRoyal Air Maroc’s CEO is coming to New York City and people are speculating that the airline is joining Oneworld.Credit Card Perks You Can Gift for the HolidaysTPG’s Mark Spivak outlined the most underrated gifts you can give a fellow traveler this holiday season.I Just Experienced the Future of Boarding a Plane — Here’s What I LearnedTwo words: facial recognition.Marriott Data Breach: How to Protect YourselfThere are a few ways to protect yourself.The Crazy History Behind the TWA Hotel’s Retro Airplane RestaurantIf you’re a real AvGeek, you’ll probably want to get a bite to eat on this plane-turned-restaurant.How to Have a Drink at 1,588 Feet in the Highest Hotel Bar on EarthThe Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong’s restaurant might just be on your bucket list now.
