The End of WOW air, Ethiopian Crash Updates, Drastic Changes to United Awards 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.
WOW air Collapses, All Flights Canceled Effective Immediately
Say goodbye to those insane fares to Iceland.
Investigators: Boeing 737 MAX Anti-Stall System Involved in Ethiopian Crash
As the Boeing 737 MAX investigation unfolds, more parallels between the two crashes are uncovered.
Major Change: United MileagePlus Pricing Awards Starting at 5,000 Miles
Read our breakdown of what this will mean for United flyers.
Apple Introduces Apple Card, With up to 3% Cash Back
You’ll earn 3% cash back on Apple purchases, 2% on all purchases made via Apple Pay and 1% cash back on physical card purchases.
‘BLADE Continuous’ Now Offering Helicopter Rides From Manhattan to JFK All Day
There’s never been a faster way to get to JFK.
Uber Expands Ride Pass to 16 More Cities, Adds Perks Like Free Bikes and Scooters
Now, more cities will get to lock in those low fares.
Virgin Voyages Is Committing to Music Theme With Vinyl Record Store and Karaoke Lounge
Nationally recognized DJs will even perform for cruisers.
United Threatens to Fire Flight Attendants for Fraud
“We’re addressing. . . the growing problem of selecting, trading or parking a pairing to broker, buy or sell it to another Flight Attendant,” said P. Douglas McKeen, the airline’s senior VP of labor relations.
Disney Bans Ice, Smoking and Large Strollers from Entering Theme Parks
Sorry Frozen — ice is banned.
George Clooney Calls for a Boycott of Dorchester Collection Hotels Over Anti-Gay Laws
Several other celebrities have spoken out against the hotels, too.
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