 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 02/08/2019 DELTA'S AIRBUS A220 Although there's been some turbulence along the way — from the threat of massive tariffs to an unfortunate delay following the recent government shutdown — Delta's A220 has finally entered service, and TPG had a front seat to the long-awaited launch. Many Delta flyers will have a chance to fly the latest Airbus jet soon. If you're hoping to experience the A220 for yourself, be sure to check out:
With many more A220s on the way to Delta, and big orders from JetBlue and newcomer Moxy as well, this flyer-friendly jet will become far more prolific over the months and years to come. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page.
 TAP is in the midst of a significant expansion, introducing two new aircraft — the Airbus A330neo and A321LR — and a handful of new routes throughout the US. Now, the airline's drumming up even more buzz with a massive sale — but you'll need to act fast to score a deal.
 The much-anticipated Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is finally available to book, for stays starting July 1 — naturally, prices are not for the faint of heart. Or you could always use an obscene number of points to book your stay.
 More than 800,000 federal workers spent 35 days employed but unpaid between December 2018 and January 2019 — it may have taken as few as 10 FAA employees calling out sick one day to get those paychecks trickling back in.
 American has a habit of refreshing its amenity kits every year or so — of course, no one is going to shift their loyalty because an airline's offering posh toiletry bags, but it certainly doesn't hurt.
 Delta passengers were unpleasantly surprised to come upon some suggestive napkins as a part of a new promotion, ultimately leading the airline and Coca-Cola to suspend their (arguably misguided) campaign. LOUNGE ACCESS Business owners have the opportunity to earn loads of points. How? Big bills paid with credit cards, plenty of which earn bonuses for business-related spend, such as Staples purchases and online ads. Take Frank I. as an example: "I use my business cards for things like internet access, any computer or related equipment, business supplies at Staples, any insurance costs for the business or you, etc. Check your card categories and bonuses or specials." Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge. NEWS YOU CAN USE • Norwegian Posts Large 2018 Losses, Will Cut Fleet and Routes in 2019 • Visiting Six National Parks for $266 — Reader Success Story • The Country’s Top Chefs Would Fly Across the World for These 6 Culinary Experiences • Low-Key Luxury: A Review of the Andaz 5th Avenue in New York City • Hawaiian Adds an Array of New Drinks to Its Inflight Menu • Aboard the Airbus A220 Inaugural Flight on Delta • What Credit Score Do You Need to Get the Southwest Premier Credit Card? • Deal Alert: Fly to Paris on Mainline Carriers From $327 Round-Trip • 6 Activities Your Family Should Try in the Dominican Republic • Shepherd One, Cleared to Land: How the Pope Flies       You are receiving this email because you opted in at thepointsguy.com. The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our advertising policy page for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities The Points Guy © All rights reserved 2019 |
