From: The Points Guy - Sunday Dec 23, 2018 02:06 pm
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By JT Genter on Dec 22, 2018 05:00 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 J. Scott Clark on Dec 22, 2018 04:30 pm Dec. 21 marked 30 years since the Antonov AN-225 first took to the air. During those past three decades, the aircraft, operated by Antonov Airlines and used to move super heavy payloads all over the world, has seen its ups and downs — but today enjoys a special place in the aviation world. Known as ... Read in browser »
By Andrew Kunesh on Dec 22, 2018 04:00 pm Delta Air Lines is considered by many to be the best domestic airline in the United States. The airline has a huge route network with significant hubs in many large cities, and there are a ton of different ways to earn Delta SkyMiles that you can use to fly for free on its own flights ... Read in browser »
By JT Genter on Dec 22, 2018 03:30 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. Back in 2014, IHG acquired the boutique hotel brand Kimpton Hotels, but Kimpton has mostly kept it’s quirky brand intact — including no fees ... Read in browser »
By Jennifer Yellin on Dec 22, 2018 03:00 pm Skiing is by far my family’s most expensive activity. Between the lodging, the gear and the ski lift tickets, it makes Disney look cheap. My 5-year-old has gone skiing and snowboarding the past two winters, and we are now looking to get my 2-year-old on skis for the upcoming season. Fortunately, with more kids on ... Read in browser »
By J. Scott Clark on Dec 22, 2018 02:30 pm When Lion Air flight 610 tragically crashed after take off on Oct. 29 it wasn’t immediately clear what had brought down one the 737 Max, one of Boeing’s newest and most modern planes. The investigation that followed revealed not only a failed sensor, but also the news that Boeing had previously added a new automated ... Read in browser »
By Haley Mellen on Dec 22, 2018 02:00 pm Here at TPG, we aren’t strangers to the unexpected, weird and outright gross things people do on airplanes. For those of us who are a bit squeamish when it comes to feet, be warned: What we’re about to tell you might be unsettling. Lynee Ruiz was on a flight from Denver (DIA) to Milwaukee (MKE) ... Read in browser »
By JT Genter on Dec 22, 2018 01:30 pm You’d think that the world’s largest airline would be very cautious about not sharing its most important customers’ personal and frequent flyer account information. But, this is exactly the situation that American Airlines faced this week when it sent out “your year in review” emails to its frequent flyers. And reviews are mixed in how ... Read in browser »
By Jordan Allen on Dec 22, 2018 01:00 pm In a very on-brand development, the Netherlands is moving forward with a $390 million investment aimed to inspire more Dutch citizens to commute by bicycle. The country, in which bicycles outnumber residents by approximately 6 million, already has been rewarding cyclists with tax credits of $0.22 per kilometer. However, this benefit is relatively unknown and offered by few ... Read in browser »
By JT Genter on Dec 22, 2018 12:30 pm In November 2017, American Airlines launched the inaugural service of its new Boeing 737 MAX. The feedback was pretty universal: it’s not an aircraft you want to seek out. That’s because American Airlines has 172 seats in the cabin, including 16 first class seats and 30 extra-legroom seats — compared to the 160 seats that ... Read in browser »
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