Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As it happens, I am writing this just after returning from Dublin following JetBlue’s inaugural flight to the Emerald Isle.
Last week’s top stories included eye-catching news for planes, trains, cruise ships and hotels.
We learned American Airlines will bring its Dreamliner to New York City for the first time. Starting in October, the Boeing 787-9 will replace the 777 on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Delhi.
If you’re considering booking a summer trip, check fares now. If you see a deal you like, it may be time to lock it in.
Hoping to redeem points for a flight? Thanks to a new partnership between American Express Membership Rewards and popular flight award search tool Point.me, it’s now easier to check award availability with American Express’ transfer partners.
At sea, TPG got a first look at Princess Cruises’ giant new ship, Sun Princess, where you can order breakfast for dinner in the main dining room and attend an exclusive magic show.
Meanwhile, on the tracks, Amtrak has added a million more annual seats to its Northeast Corridor, increasing its weekday service by 20%.
Wherever you’re traveling, you’ll probably need a hotel somewhere along your journey. If you’re hoping to book a hotel through Hyatt’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, you’d better act fast: the link-up officially ends in May as SLH heads for Hilton.
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