From: The Points Guy - Wednesday Nov 28, 2018 02:09 pm
✈ Mastering International Layovers With a Toddler & More Daily News From TPG ✈
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By Imani Bashir on Nov 28, 2018 09:00 am Traveling with a toddler can be a handful, especially when flying for a double-digit number of hours. From knowing what type of carriers and strollers to take on the trip to tips for surviving long haul flights with kids, the information and options can almost seem endless. Everyone at TPG Family understands the struggle and is ... Read in browser »
By Ethan Steinberg on Nov 28, 2018 08:00 am It’s no secret that some credit cards get more attention than others. Cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Chase Sapphire Reserve that have won our loyalty time and time again are popular choices for travel rewards. But that doesn’t mean they’re the only game in town. Today we’ll take a look at six of ... Read in browser »
By The Points Guy on Nov 28, 2018 07:00 am Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Therese, who scheduled an inopportune visit to an unfamiliar destination: I was booking a trip to visit friends in London and Paris, and I had an extra day between them. Instead of extending my stay in either city, I decided to book a quick 30-hour ... Read in browser »
By Katherine Fan on Nov 28, 2018 06:00 am Following in the footsteps of its Amex and Chase competitors, Citi is now offering targeted customers $15 off $100 on Amazon purchases when shoppers use at least one Citi ThankYou point along with the promo code CITITURKEY5. The deal should also work on third-party gift cards. This offer is less clear than its competitors, as ... Read in browser »
By Emily McNutt on Nov 28, 2018 05:30 am Norwegian is expanding yet again. The low-cost carrier, famed for its international expansion connecting the US to Europe, announced on Wednesday that it’s adding new new nonstop routes out of Boston (BOS). In addition, Norwegian’s announced that it’ll be relocating its London operations to the larger airport in two US metropolitan areas. Beginning March 31, ... Read in browser »
By Darren Murph on Nov 27, 2018 10:48 pm Time is not on WOW Air‘s side. While Icelandair announced its intentions to acquire the struggling carrier a few weeks ago, that’s not looking as certain right now. In a rare move, CEO Skuli Mogensen penned a letter to bondholders that paints a pretty rough picture. He not only blames “significant bad publicity about the ... Read in browser »
By Katherine Fan on Nov 27, 2018 09:30 pm Southwest Airlines unexpectedly grounded 34 Boeing 737-700 aircraft on Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. 21, when the budget carrier realized that the maintenance paperwork for the relevant planes were out of compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety directives. The unfortunate timing coincided with one of the busiest travel days of the year for up to 25 ... Read in browser »
By Lisa Halvorsen on Nov 27, 2018 09:00 pm Think Vermont, and fall foliage, maple syrup and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream might come to mind — and rightly so. But there’s much more to discover in this compact state on New England’s western edge. Its endless outdoor recreation, interactive museums, fun factory tours and agriculture (yes, Vermont really does have the most cows ... Read in browser »
By Jordan Allen on Nov 27, 2018 08:30 pm 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 ... Read in browser »
By Julia Dimon on Nov 27, 2018 08:00 pm There was a time when feeding the cattle and cleaning out the stables was the antithesis of a relaxing vacation. Now, in our nature-deprived lives, there’s a growing interest in disconnecting from tech, getting back to basics and enjoying a quiet ranch life. Many families are choosing the classic American West dude ranch experience for ... Read in browser »
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