Southwest’s Hawaii Flights, Women in Aviation, Paine Field’s First Flights 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.
Southwest Airlines Is Now Selling Tickets to Hawaii
Here’s what you need to know.
Where Are All the Women CEOs in Aviation?
In honor of yesterday’s International Women’s Day, TPG takes a look.
At Long Last, The First Commercial Flights in Decades Are Taking Off From Paine Field
It’s the newest commercial airport in the US.
Believe It or Not, Resort Fees Finding Ways to Get Worse
If you already thought it was bad, get ready.
Priority Pass Now Lets You Access Gameway Lounges
Now you can game while traveling through Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy Edge Opening Dates Announced
Mark your calendars.
United Warns Employees After Firing 35+ For Selling ‘Buddy Pass’ Perks
The airline found out when non-rev passengers said they’d paid for first class tickets.
American Airlines Grounds 14 ‘Project Oasis’ 737s, Cancels Dozens of Flights
A spokesperson told TPG that the airline“identified an issue with the quality of work conducted on overhead bins on two of these Boeing 737-800 aircraft.”
What Airbnb’s Acquisition of HotelTonight Could Mean for Travelers
Could we soon find HotelTonight’s portfolio of hotels on Airbnb?
Amex Platinum Card Losing Its Complimentary Boingo Wi-Fi Perk
The closest plan to the free Amex option is $14.99 per month — a pretty decent hit to those who frequently use it.
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