A peek behind the scenes at the Las Vegas airport, up to $50 off of Amazon and more
Each Saturday, we round up the top miles, points and travel news that you might have missed on TPG this week. Here's what you need to know:
Here's why next week is the best week of the year for experiential travelers
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British Airways will offer Club Suites on 80% of its planes by 2022
The airline's Boeing 787-8s and 787-9s will be the last planes to be retrofitted with the upgraded cabin configuration.
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From working on the ground to piloting through the skies, Claudia Zapata-Cardone has done it all.
American, Southwest postpone Boeing 737 MAX cancellations into March 2020
The planes have been out of commission for the better part of a year by now.
Hyatt's newest Dominican Republic resort opened before it was ready for customers
TPG's director of content took her two little girls to a resort that boasted an unfinished water park, rooms with no pillows and nails haphazardly left beside the swimming pool. You can read the full review here.
This is life at Las Vegas International Airport
It's fascinating.
Miami travelers, rejoice: Priority Pass announces a new lounge in MIA
You don't have to be flying Turkish Airlines in order to access its lounge located in Concourse E.
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'Tis the season to be early on board: Alaska Airlines is offering advance boarding to passengers brandishing the coffee chain's latest seasonal beverage container.
Here's how you might be able to save up to $50 on Amazon using just one Amex Membership Rewards point
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