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U.S. News and World Report Releases Rewards Program Rankings
U.S. News and World Report just released its annual award program rankings. Today, TPG intern Kevin Song digs into the results. U.S. News and World Report released its annual ranking of travel rewards...
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1,000 Delta Miles with SPG, New IHG Sign-Up Bonus and More
Here’s a roundup of the week’s points, miles and travel industry news you may have missed: Boost your Delta SkyMiles account during your next Starwood stay. Earn 1,000 Delta SkyMiles with SPG Stay two...
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Last Day to Use AA Miles for Hawaiian Air Flights from the US
As we reported previously, starting tomorrow, AAdvantage members will no longer be able to book awards between Hawaii and the continental US on Hawaiian Airlines. So today’s the day if you want to book...
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Your Layover Guide to Los Angeles (LAX)
Our “Your Layover Guide” series feature airports and destinations around the world where you’re likely to be stuck between flights, offering tips on navigating and spending time in the airport, as well...
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How Can I Redeem Miles for a Honeymoon Flight to Bora Bora?
TPG reader DJFlem tweeted me to ask about using points toward travel on his honeymoon: @ThePointsGuy — “What’s the easiest way to get to Bora Bora for cheap/free for my honeymoon using points?” Bora...
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American Further Devalues AAdvantage Awards Routed via Hawaii
Although American’s award redemption amounts are quite reasonable compared with Delta and United’s, the airline isn’t known for its generous routing rules. Earlier this year, American announced that it...
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Deal Alert: East Coast and more to Hawaii from $488
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you...
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Take Advantage of the Strong Dollar to Travel to Australia
The US dollar continues to do well on the international currency market, and while that seems to have sent American travelers to Europe in droves this summer, the Old World isn’t the only place where...
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Take Advantage of the Strong Dollar to Visit New Zealand
With the US dollar dominating overseas, you may be considering an international trip. US travelers seemed to flock to Europe this summer thanks to a historically good currency exchange rate against the...
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Flight Review: JetBlue A321 in Even More Space — JFK-LAX
As part of TPG’s summer intern trip to Maui, each of our interns flew an initial leg from New York-JFK to LAX on a different domestic carrier (American, Delta, United and JetBlue) in order to compare...
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Flight Review: Hawaiian A330-200 in Economy — LAX to Maui
En route to the Hawaiian island of Maui (OGG), TPG Intern Mark Kellman flew JetBlue’s Even More Space (premium economy) from JFK-LAX, but because JetBlue doesn’t fly to Hawaii, he flew from LAX-OGG on...
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Flight Review: United 767-400ER First Class — Honolulu to Newark
TPG Assistant Editor Matthew Zuzolo recently visited Hawaii as part of TPG’s summer intern trip to Maui. On his outbound flight, he flew United’s Economy Plus product from New York-JFK to Los Angeles...
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Hawaiian Airlines is Installing Lie-Flat Seats on its Airbus A330s
Back in 2014, TPG traveled from Sydney to Honolulu in Hawaiian Airlines business class, and he was less than impressed. The flight was on an Airbus A330-200 with 18 business-class recliner seats in a...
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3x Miles, AA’s New Dining Room, Starwood Award Guide & More
Each Saturday, we round up news stories that you may have missed from the week before, including several that already appeared on The Points Guy, and some more that we haven’t covered yet. If you’re an...
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Should I Pay to Reclaim Expired Frequent Flyer Miles?
TPG reader Ginger sent a message on Facebook to ask about reclaiming expired miles: “I accidentally let about 24,000 Hawaiian Airlines miles expire. Customer service said I would need to purchase those...
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Who REALLY Has the Best Airline Food?
Welcome to Fly&Dine on TPG, a monthly column that explores the intersection of food and travel with the help of TPG Contributor (and expert food writer) Jason Kessler of Fly&Dine, the best...
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Credit Cards That Get You Free Checked Baggage
Checking a bag doesn’t have to cost you. As TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Jason Steele explains, there are plenty of credit card options (for a variety of airlines) that entitle you — and...
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Get a 25% Bonus When You Transfer Amex Points to Hawaiian
American Express is currently offering a new transfer bonus for Membership Rewards. Now through December 21, if you have a card like the Amex Premier Rewards Gold or Amex Platinum that earns Membership...
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Exciting New Airline Routes for December 2015 and Beyond
Each month, airlines around the world launch and announce dozens of new flight routes and service changes — and today, TPG Assistant Editor Matt Zuzolo shares just a few of the latest flights that will...
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The Safest Airlines in the World for 2016
Every year, AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety- and product-rating website, announces its safest airlines and low-cost carriers from the 407 total airlines it monitors. For the past two years,...
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