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The Points Guy (TPG) has been publishing hands-on advice to help readers maximize their travel experiences since the site debuted in June 2010. What started out as a points-and-miles blog by founder and CEO Brian Kelly has evolved into a lifestyle media brand with 10 million unique visitors a month and a social media audience of over 3 million across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest,..
The Points Guy
4h ago
Operations are fully back on track at Delta Air Lines. After a five-day meltdown that saw more than 5,000 flights canceled between Friday and Tuesday, the airline on Wednesday announced it was “fully staffed” and prepared to fly its full schedule. The Atlanta-based carrier returned to its usual reliability Thursday, with just four cancellations across ..read more
The Points Guy
5h ago
With the announcement of a refresh to the American Express® Gold Card came a number of (not all bad) changes to one of our favorite premium cards, with new statement credits to go along with an increased annual fee. The most time-sensitive of those changes come in the form of new annual credits at Resy and ..read more
The Points Guy
6h ago
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”9780″] This summer, my friend and I were looking for a weekend getaway from Los Angeles that would bring us close to nature but not require too much equipment or planning — it was the perfect excuse to plan a glamping adventure. Enter AutoCamp Yosemite, an outdoor-focused resort that features Airstream trailers, luxury ..read more
The Points Guy
8h ago
I’ve flown and loved Southwest Airlines since 1992 — yes, that long. Even as other travelers raved about their favorite airlines where frequent flyer programs could unlock lie-flat seats and fancy upgrades, I favored Southwest. I might have even been the only TPG staffer who ranked Southwest first on their airline preference list when I ..read more
The Points Guy
9h ago
As Paris gears up for the Summer Olympics, the city has been a study in contrasts. Typically busy quarters like the Marais seem quieter than usual, while others, such as the areas around the Hotel de Ville and Notre Dame, hum with activity. On my way to dinner in Saint-Germain-des-Pres on Thursday night, a shopkeeper ..read more
The Points Guy
9h ago
Editors note: this is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers The American Express® Gold Card is beloved by TPG as it is one of the best rewards cards for dining and U.S. supermarkets. The card was refreshed on July 25. It added two new statement credits and a new white gold ..read more
The Points Guy
10h ago
If you’re a high-tier JetBlue Mosaic traveler, your ability to use upgrade certificates is now a bit easier. As first noted by user lowkeyflyer on FlyerTalk (who shared a screenshot of an email sent from JetBlue), you can now see online availability when logged in to an eligible TrueBlue account. As a Mosaic 3 member ..read more
The Points Guy
10h ago
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet is getting on the free Wi-Fi bandwagon. The airline announced Wednesday that it will begin offering free fleetwide Wi-Fi later this year. WestJet is partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite provider to equip its fleet with Wi-Fi service. The first jets equipped with the new Starlink Wi-Fi will take off before the ..read more
The Points Guy
10h ago
In 2025, Virgin Atlantic will begin adding a “green levy” to airfares to help cover the cost of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “Prices will have to go up to account for the fact that flying with [SAF] in greater and greater volumes is materially more expensive,” said Shai Weiss, chief executive officer of Virgin ..read more
The Points Guy
11h ago
Avelo Airlines announced a whopping 18 new routes and three new destinations as part of what the startup carrier billed as the “largest expansion in company history.” Included are the airline’s first-ever international destinations: Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Cancun. Avelo also doubled down on Connecticut, where the carrier said it would expand to Hartford’s Bradley ..read more