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From: The Points Guy - Thursday Dec 27, 2018 02:05 pm
✈ Premium Economy Gets Better, and More Predictions for Air Transport in 2019 & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Predictions for 2019
With 2018 nearly in the books, it's time to take out our crystal ball and peer into January and beyond. What does 2019 have in store for your rewards? Check out the team's predictions for credit cards and points & miles in the new year.
TODAY'S POSTS: 
- Premium Economy Gets Better, and More Predictions for Air Transport in 2019  
- Where Do I Clear Customs on International Flights With Connections?  
- Points and Miles Predictions for 2019  
- Top 3 Ways to Earn and Redeem United Mileage Plus Miles  
- Past Its Prime: United (757-200) in Economy From Newark to San Francisco  
- Malaysian Hospitality: Malaysia Airlines First Class Golden Lounge Satellite in Kuala Lumpur  
- Food and Activities No Longer Included for Al Maha Award Bookings  
- How Avgeeks Uncovered President Trump’s Secret Trip to Iraq  
- Natural Disasters Are Forcing an Indonesian Airline to Shut Down  
- Global Entry Offices Closed Due to Government Shutdown 

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Premium Economy Gets Better, and More Predictions for Air Transport in 2019

By Jason Rabinowitz on Dec 27, 2018 08:50 am
Things are going great for airlines worldwide. This year, commercial air traffic may grow by as much as eight percent, and next year, while slowing down, it’s still expected to post a healthy six percent growth rate in terms of passenger demand. There are many thousands of unfilled orders for aircraft — Airbus, Boeing and ...
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Where Do I Clear Customs on International Flights With Connections?

By Ethan Steinberg on Dec 27, 2018 07:00 am
“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg. One of the most important things to do before leaving on an international itinerary is to make sure your passport/visa/immigration documents are all in order, or you could end up ruining your trip before it starts. TPG reader Janel wants to know where ...
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Points and Miles Predictions for 2019

By Ethan Steinberg on Dec 27, 2018 06:00 am
Even if you’ve finished your end of year checklist, requalified for all your elite statuses and used up all your annual statement credits before the clock resets on January 1st, that’s no excuse to become complacent. This crazy game we play changes rapidly, and the only way to make sure you get the value you ...
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Top 3 Ways to Earn and Redeem United Mileage Plus Miles

By Caroline Schagrin on Dec 26, 2018 09:00 pm
This video is part of our weekly YouTube series: To The Point. On this episode, Editor-at-Large Zach Honig explains ways to earn United MileagePlus Miles and redeem them on United flights, partner flights, hotels and other merchandise. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube series for quick tips, tricks and answers for all things points, ...
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Past Its Prime: United (757-200) in Economy From Newark to San Francisco

By Katie Genter on Dec 26, 2018 08:00 pm
United operates around 14 flights daily between its hubs in Newark and San Francisco. This United route is operated mostly by 757-200 aircraft — the particular plane for my flight, N14118, has been a workhorse in United’s fleet. In the last three months, this aircraft has flown throughout the continental US, to Hawaii, to Europe ...
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Malaysian Hospitality: Malaysia Airlines First Class Golden Lounge Satellite in Kuala Lumpur

By Katie Genter on Dec 26, 2018 07:00 pm
The Malaysia Airlines first-class Golden Lounge in the Satellite Terminal in Kuala Lumpur reopened in March 2018 after renovations. Pros: sit-down dining with tasty dishes, cozy atmosphere and great service. Cons: showers aren't very private and you'll want to bring your own power adapter.
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Food and Activities No Longer Included for Al Maha Award Bookings

By Caroline Schagrin on Dec 26, 2018 06:00 pm
Using points and miles to book an all-inclusive stay can help you save big — especially at resorts where food and drink would otherwise set you back hundreds of dollars. TPG did this himself at Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, enjoying not only food but two complimentary activities per day during his ...
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How Avgeeks Uncovered President Trump’s Secret Trip to Iraq

By Max Prosperi on Dec 26, 2018 05:30 pm
Everyone knows Air Force One is the iconic Boeing 747 that the President of The United States uses for air transportation, right? Well, that’s actually incorrect. A common misconception is that the physical aircraft — that iconic blue and white modified Boeing 747 also known as VC-25A — is Air Force One. But Air Force One isn’t ...
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Natural Disasters Are Forcing an Indonesian Airline to Shut Down

By Caroline Schagrin on Dec 26, 2018 05:00 pm
AirAsia X, a Southeast Asian low-cost carrier, will end scheduled flights from Bali (DPS) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) in January 2019. The carrier’s daily service from Denpasar to Narita, on an Airbus A330, will no longer exist in the new year because of the “challenging operational environment” in Indonesia due to the series of natural disasters that ...
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Global Entry Offices Closed Due to Government Shutdown

By J. Scott Clark on Dec 26, 2018 04:45 pm
If you have a Global Entry interview scheduled for the near future, you might want to check your email. Though the U.S. State Department is still processing passports, it appears that the shutdown of the federal government has caused the shuttering of all Global Entry offices, meaning if you’re applying for or renewing your membership in this ...
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