British Airways’ New Business Class, Missing Safety Feature on 737 MAXes and More
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Each Saturday, we round up news stories that you might have missed from the week before. Here’s the top miles, points and travel news you might have missed on TPG this week.
British Airways Reveals New Business Class With Enclosed Suites
This is big news for British Airways.
A month and a half later, this story finally has a happy ending.
Both Crashed 737 MAX 8 Jets Lacked 2 Safety Features; Boeing Charged Extra for Them
The missing sensor could have helped to identify the erratic speed and altitude changes preceding the crashes.
Marriott to Add 1,700 Hotels by 2021, Bets Big on Bonvoy
We can expect those hotels to be more cookie-cutter style properties.
Starbucks Announces Changes to Rewards Program Effective April 16
Say goodbye to the flat-rate rewards system.
Chase Sapphire Preferred Now Offering a 60k Bonus; Annual Fee No Longer Waived First Year
It’ll get you an additional $200 in value from the previous bonus, but you’ll have to pay that annual fee.
From Hawaii With LUV: A Review of Southwest’s 737-800 From Honolulu to Oakland
TPG’s Jessica Puckett scored the flight a 74/100. Read why.
Amex Business Gold Now Offering a 35k Welcome Bonus Worth $700
The card lets you earn 4 points per dollar on your top two select spending categories on a monthly basis.
These Are the Most Disease-Spreading Airports in the World
Studies showed that passenger volume had little to do with an airport’s tendency to spread disease.
American Express Starts Building New York JFK’s Centurion Lounge
It’ll be the biggest Centurion Lounge in the country.
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