A Temporary End to the Shutdown, Passenger Data Exposure, One Week Left for Capital One Bonus 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.
President Trump Temporarily Ends Shutdown After Widespread Flight Delays
The president temporarily ended the longest government shutdown in US history, only hours after the FAA began to slow air traffic.
Your Personal Data Was Potentially Exposed by a Flaw in 140+ Airlines’ Software
The reservation system, Amadeus, “‘took immediate action’ to fix the issue and ‘can now confirm that the issue is solved.'”
First Look: Inside Boeing’s New 777X
Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, among others, have already placed orders.
First Look at Amex’s Expanded Centurion Lounge in Miami (MIA)
Miami’s Centurion Lounge was getting overcrowded. Now, the lounge has added more than 100 seats and 4,000 square feet.
The Best Places to Travel in February
Perhaps a romantic destination for Valentine’s Day?
Starbucks Delivery Now Available via UberEats in 7 Cities
. . . So you can get your coffee fix with the click of a button.
Luxury Really Is Personal: A Review of the Park Hyatt Beijing
According to TPG‘s Katie Genter, the rooms were “comfortable and livable,” but the lobby had some issues.
Marriott Overhauls Cobranded Cards, Last Chance to Grab SPG Amex
TPG’s Sarah Silbert unpacks what you need to know about these new cards.
You Can Now Book the First All-New Disney World Resort to Open in 7 Years
Think: 1900s European Riviera influence.
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