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Mileage shopping portals are a great way of getting bonus miles for purchases that you’re going to make anyways. Rather than going directly to the store’s website, just a few more clicks through a shopping portal can earn you hundreds — if not thousands — of additional points. In fact, shopping through a portal is so useful that it earns the #6 spot on our Essential Travel Tips for beginners.And, today, we have some good news for travelers seeking Avios: Now through May 31, British Airways’ shopping portal is awarding 3x the standard earning rate....

Qatar Airways’ new business-class product, Qsuite, may be the best product of its kind flying today. In December, the carrier will bring its Qsuite business class to its first North American destination in New York (JFK), and next year, flyers can expect another North American destination to be added. From January 16 through March 23, 2018, the Qatar site shows that the airline will operate Qsuites between Doha (DOH) and Washington - Dulles (IAD)....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Hurricane Maria dealt a devastating blow to the US island of Puerto Rico, with every resident on the island left without both power and cell phone reception. Since the storm, it’s been reported that hundreds of thousands of residents have fled the island as the recovery efforts progress slowly....

Earlier today in North Charleston, South Carolina, Boeing’s longest 787 Dreamliner variant took to the skies, launching a year-long test program. The flight marked the very first time a Boeing-designed commercial plane had ever made its first flight outside of Washington State’s Puget Sound region.“The 787-10’s first flight moves us one step closer to giving our customers the most efficient airplane in its class,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Kevin McAllister....

For those of us who aren’t still in school, fall brings a slightly different meaning. With the change of season comes a slew of newness and in the case of dining out, a brand new crop of restaurants. Here’s a look at 11 eateries around the country we can’t wait to check out.1. Tetsu — New York CityWhere: TriBeCa; 78 Leonard Street, New York, New YorkWho: After a few years of delays, renowned chef Masa Takayama finally brings his newest restaurant, Tetsu, to downtown NYC....

Whether it was in the midst of a particularly memorable hike, a weekend of rock climbing, a day at the beach or during your daily commute, we’ve all come across a tiny stretch of desolate land and thought, “If only I could live here…” Well, thanks to the Backcountry Hut Company — an architectural design company based in Vancouver that’s focused on creating spaces that are both beautiful and affordable — you may very well be able to turn your happy place into your dream vacation home....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Mark Moore, a former advanced aircraft engineer at NASA’s Langley Research Center, recently left the space center to join Uber. The reason for a NASA engineer’s transition to the company that disrupted the taxi industry? To take on the role of director of engineering for aviation....

Ride-sharing giant Uber was only established in 2009, but it’s changed its logo almost as many times as years it’s been in business.After a year of trying to improve its image under new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber unveiled a new logo on Wednesday. You’ll see the logo after updating the Uber app on your smart phone.The logo, which is simply the company’s name in white font against a black background, replaces the image of square embedded in a circle....

Through the summer of 2017, Air Berlin was still flying passengers across the Atlantic and throughout Europe on its fleet of narrow- and wide-body Airbus jets. I even reviewed the carrier’s business-class product to New York (JFK) in late-September, but within weeks the Oneworld member was no more, with its assets making their way to other airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, which acquired four of Air Berlin’s A330-200s.Rather than keep those planes on the ground any longer, Virgin Atlantic quickly slapped its own livery and branding on Air Berlin’s former fleet....

The Westin Palace Madrid is my “go to” hotel whenever I have the pleasure of being in Madrid. I’ve written about it before here, so I’ll keep this review short.Basically I love this hotel for two main reasons 1) It’s centrally located and 2) They treat Starwood Platinum members like royalty. I’ve always gotten junior suite upgrades (which are some of the biggest junior suites I’ve ever stayed in). I have a lot of expat friends who live in Madrid, so it’s become a tradition to have a couple cocktails in the Palace before heading out for a night on the town....

From Bladerunner to Back To The Future, flying cars have been a mainstay of movies and TV shows about the future. But as far as Airbus is concerned, the future is now.At the DLD digital tech conference in Munich yesterday, Airbus CEO Tom Enders stated that the company expects to test an autonomous single-person flying car by the end of 2017 and wants to have a production aircraft for short flights ready within the next four years....

A female US tourist was killed in the Bahamas around 9:00am on Saturday when the engine of a 40-foot charter tour boat exploded near Barraterre Island in the Exuma Cays district, a region with a reputation as a luxury travel destination popular for yachting, sailing, coral reef diving and cave exploration. The explosion resulted in a fire that spread across the entire ship, injuring nine of the 10 Americans and two Bahamians on the boat, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force....

Alaska just keeps coming out with the bonus miles promos these days, and here’s another one for skiers out west that I hadn’t seen yet (though it looks like it’s been around since mid-December).When you fly two roundtrips to any of the following Alaska Airlines ski destinations, you receive 5,000 bonus miles:Kelowna (YLW)-Big WhiteMammoth Lakes (MMH)-Mammoth MountainRedmond/Bend (RDM)-Mount BachelorReno (RNO)-Squaw Valley and Lake TahoeSalt Lake City (SLC)Steamboat Springs/Hayden (HDN)Sun Valley/Hailey (SUN)Wenatchee (EAT)-Mission RidgeYou must register your Mileage Plan account number prior to your first qualifying flight and complete travel by March 31, 2014....

Romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians hit the box offices last week, wowing millions of moviegoers worldwide with its stunning depictions of Singapore at its finest. The film is lush with vivid, sensory-provoking scenes of traditional Perenakan decor, designer clothing galore, and the rich, saturated colors of Singapore’s tropical climate.Singapore Changi airport offers far more than just “a movie theater and a butterfly garden” When main character Rachel Chu sets eyes on Changi International Airport (SIN) for the first time, she exclaims that JFK is just “salmonella and despair” in comparison to the tiny island’s mammoth airport....

Iberia is offering one of the most lucrative airline promotions that’s come around in a long time. Until June 24, the airline will give you 9,000 Avios for any purchased flight operated by Iberia, Iberia Express or Iberia Regional Air Nostrum — either one-way or return — up to 90,000 Avios.Through June 24, you can earn 9,000 Avios for each ticket purchased on Iberia.com. The Avios will be awarded to your account within 10 days of the ticket purchase....

Yesterday I booked a $129 pre-paid Starpicks room at the Sheraton Brooklyn. I then signed up for American Express’ new Facebook promotion where you can get $40 in statement credit for Westin and Sheratons, plus discounts at a handful of retailers (see my post on the topic here).This morning, I got the following email:“Dear: Points GuyCongratulations! You saved on your purchase by using the American Express® Card you linked with Facebook....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.California can keep its super bloom; Canada’s got a much cooler attraction: a giant iceberg that’s dwarfing the tiny town of Ferryland, Newfoundland. Located about an hour south of St. John’s, the gigantic mass of ice showed up over Easter weekend and immediately began to draw attention — and camera-toting visitors, who were anxious to snap a photo of (and with) the massive floe, which doesn’t seem anxious to go anywhere....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here – Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American ExpressDelta is offering a two-day sale on premium awards to Europe. Starting at 99,000 SkyMiles round-trip, you can fly in Delta One from the continental US to Europe for travel between March 1 and June 30, 2017. Note that because it is a flash sale, you must book by tomorrow, November 16, at 11:59pm ET....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here – Hilton Honors Surpass Card from American ExpressBack in December, we shared a list of 18 exciting hotel openings in 2017. Among them was the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, so when I had a chance to tour the new property, I gladly accepted. Note that we did not stay at the hotel and this is a first look, not a review....

When it comes to airplane food and drink, JetBlue is no slouch. Earlier this month, the airline announced that it was adding artisanal ice cream to the menu on select Mint routes — and that’s in addition to some already above-average in-flight eats, including Dunkin’ Donuts coffee service. But for travelers thirsting for a beverage with a little more kick —and looking to save a few dollars — we’ve got a great tip: JetBlue flights are BYOB....