 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 03/11/2019 737 MAX CRASH Sunday morning, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed shortly after takeoff, marking the second fatal accident involving an almost-brand-new Boeing 737 MAX. For those looking to avoid flying the 737 MAX, we have a detailed guide. While it's too early to draw conclusions, similarities between the crashes are calling the popular jet's safety into question, now flown by dozens of airlines around the world, including American Airlines, United and Southwest. Our coverage so far includes:
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 You can avoid booking flights on this new jet type if you're concerned following yesterday's 737 MAX crash — here's a list of where you'll find them flying within the US.
 Don’t put away your snow pants just yet — from a soon-to-open indoor slope in the United States to vacation-worthy runs throughout Europe, there are spots to ski and snowboard indoors all around the world.
 While the crowded seating areas, busy bathrooms and snack food don't compare to other top Priority Pass lounges, The Club at ATL is certainly better than sitting in the terminal.
 Given the broad concern surrounding the manufacturer’s latest narrow-body plane, it simply wouldn’t be appropriate to celebrate this week’s planned milestone, the long-awaited rollout of Boeing’s 777X.
 If the typical spring break experience sounds like your worst nightmare, consider booking one of these less crowded, more affordable getaways, instead. LOUNGE ACCESS We know airline lounges can be a great place to relax, but some offer top-notch food, as well. In a TPG Lounge thread, readers went back and forth between a few favorites, including the Virgin Clubhouse, the Qantas First Lounge in Sydney, Cathay Pacific’s The Pier, Turkish Airlines in Istanbul and others. But for some closer to home, Adrienne A. recommends the “Centurion Lounges and Polaris Lounges” — and we’d agree. Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge. NEWS YOU CAN USE • More Airlines and Countries Join Growing List of Those to Ground 737 MAX • “You Can’t Book That Many Tickets” — Reader Mistake Story • 7 Tips for Preventing Petty Theft While Traveling • China Grounds 737 MAX Aircraft • Safety Experts Weigh in on the Boeing 737 MAX • Chartering a Boat on Your Next Vacation Is Easier Than You Think • United Will Be Giving Out Free Goose Island Beer on Select Flights • Family-Friendly Hotels That Will Gladly Welcome Your Pooch, Too • Deal Alert: Flights to Australia From $517 Round-Trip — Including Nonstop Options • 11 of the Most Instagrammable Places in Cape Town       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 |
