 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 02/15/2019 FLYING THE AIRBUS A380 It's official: Airbus' ambitious superjumbo program is about to come to an end. The A380 may have grown a cult following among frequent flyers and aviation geeks, but when it comes to the economics of air travel, bigger isn't always better, leading carriers to opt for more efficient aircraft — such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner — instead. Still, the A380 has been a boon for flyers — with these superjumbo products, the in-flight experience is simply unmatched:
While Airbus will soon discontinue production, the A380 itself will remain a common sight around the world, giving us many more opportunities to fly one — for years to come. Head over to the TPG Lounge to share an A380 experience of your own. -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.
 It's a great week to be a Delta employee! The airline's shelling out a cool $1.3 billion among its 86,000+ pilots, flight attendants and other full-time workers — a whopping 14% bonus, and far beyond what other major airlines pay out, including American, United and even Southwest.
 What’s better than flying one of the best airline products in the world? Experiencing it with someone you love. And, with this mistake fare, it was just over $800 round-trip.
 While the A380 will still be flying for years to come, we’ve likely reached the end of cabin innovation. Pardon our sniffling as we peruse a few shots that show off the best of what makes the biggest passenger plane in the world so special.
 If you know that you'll be losing your elite status, it might make sense to book all your flights for the rest of the year and try and squeeze that last bit of value out of your elite status, giving you one last chance to score a better seat for free.
 While the Andaz Wall Street is already feeling a bit past its prime, it's still a solid choice for anyone with business in Lower Manhattan, especially when the rates are this low. LOUNGE ACCESS The new Istanbul airport will be opening soon — but when? Turkish was supposed to move its hub from Ataturk to the "New Istanbul Airport" in January of this year, but it's taking longer than expected, leaving many readers wondering when it'll officially open up. TPG Lounger Hannah W. shared a clue: "According to the Qatar Airways website, all flights are being diverted on March 1-2." She posted a screenshot to back it up, too. If you’re hoping to use a layover to check out Istanbul, confirm which airport you're flying into, as you may need to adjust your transit plans to/from the city. Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge. NEWS YOU CAN USE • The A380 Program Might Be Dead, But You Can Still Fly on One • How to Unlock Additional Award Availability With United Credit Cards • How to Break Up With Someone at the Airport • Struggling Norwegian Air Expanding From Chicago and NYC to Europe, Fares From $160 One-Way • Yosemite’s ‘Firefall’ and Other Waterfalls Worth a Visit This Year • A Sweet Treat for Hyatt (Globalist) Elites: A Review of the Parker New York • Why We Love Travel • Ryanair’s ‘Frequent Flyer’ Program Has Only 1 Small Issue: No Miles to Earn • Delta’s Upgrade with Miles Earns MQM Bonus — Here’s How it Works • British Airways: Brexit Outcome Won’t Affect Our Flights       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 |
