JetBlue’s London Plane, Virgin Atlantic’s Swanky New Suite, Tickets to a Disney Christmas 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.
This Is the Plane That Will Take JetBlue to London
It’s an A321LR — emphasis on long-range.
Virgin Atlantic Unveils Swanky New Upper Class Suite for Its A350
This suite is sweet!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Starts Nov. 8 — Tickets Now On Sale
There’s no better way to spend the holiday than at the happiest place on earth.
Buy Hilton Points for the Lowest Rate Ever Thanks to a 100% Bonus
Whatever your dream stay is, Hilton’s second buy points promotion of 2019 will help you get there.
2 Years Later: Doctor Dao Reflects on United Airlines #Bumpgate Incident
The story that took the world by storm — two years later.
Boeing Reports Massive Drop in 737 Deliveries
737 deliveries are not looking too hot following the MAX investigation.
Book Now: American Airlines Appears to Be Moving to Dynamic Award Pricing
This could mean bad news for AA redemptions.
Free Delta Upgrades Get Harder: Over 4,000 People Are Upgrading With Miles Each Day
According to TPG’s Darren Murph, Delta is “… reducing the amount of unused miles outstanding, encouraging passengers to exchange their miles for less value than ever before.”
Amex Extending Lufthansa Lounge Access For Select Cardmembers
Your metal card has another perk now.
You Can Visit All the National Parks for Free Next Weekend
On April 20, you can visit Yosemite — or any other National Park, for that matter — for free.
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