The perfect job doesn’t ex-Actually, we beg to differ. Reynolds Wrap is looking for a CGO — a Chief Grilling Officer — and the position looks pretty, well, fire.Your main goal? Finding the best barbecue the United States has to offer. It’s a hard task, but someone’s gotta do it… and it could be you if:You send in a “grilling photo” and a short, 100-word summary on why you’re the perfect person for the job....
United’s new business class on the 777-300ER (77W) has a lot going for it — it’s a huge upgrade from the 2-4-2 “dorm-style” seats on the airline’s 777-200s and 747-400s — but issues with two suppliers have held UA back from an otherwise stellar Polaris rollout.First, a few days ago we learned of delays with United’s Polaris seat manufacturer, Zodiac. As a result, the airline has been forced to store two of its brand-new 777s in hangars near Seattle, likely delaying the plane’s rollout on more international routes....
From now through September 28, 2012, Alaska Airlines is offering up to a 40% bonus on miles purchased through points.com up to a total of 40,000 miles plus the 16,000-mile bonus.Buy 1,000 - 19,000 miles: get a 20% BonusBuy 20,000 - 29,000 miles: get a 30% BonusBuy 30,000 - 40,000 miles: get a 40% BonusOrdinarily, miles cost 2.75 cents each plus a 7.5% tax. They are non-refundable and don’t count toward MVP or MVP Gold status....
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.Boeing’s single-aisle 737 is the best-selling commercial jet of all time, with over 9,000 produced since 1967. If you’ve ever traveled on a passenger plane, it’s likely that you’ve flown on this iconic aircraft.This week’s crazy aviation video takes you inside the Boeing factory located in Renton, just outside of Seattle, Washington....
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.Aviation enthusiasts are intrigued by the constant and ever-developing world of flight. Whether that be commercial airlines flying reduced emissions aircraft, the A380 transporting more than 500 people from one location to another or hugely impactful NASA research....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – Citi HHonors Hilton Reserve CardTPG reader Adam tweeted me to ask:@thepointsguy– “What are some of the best ways to get club lounge access at hotels without paying for it?“We always talk about airline lounge access, but to be honest, hotel lounges can be even better, including much nicer spreads and open bars.Some of my personal favorite hotel lounges are the Ritz-Carlton lounges because they’re typically open all day (you might be able to get several meals in if needed) and have very high end alcohol....
In addition to Starwood Preferred Guest’s Fall “Better By The Night” promo, SPG is also offering members an additional 250 bonus Starpoints when they check in on foursquare during eligible stays at any hotel or resort now through December 20, 2012.First, link your SPG account to your Foursquare account. Then, when you check in to a Starwood hotel on Foursquare during an eligible stay, you’ll earn 250 bonus points.According to the terms and conditions, you must register for “Better by the Night” by November 30, and stay before December 20....
For years, there was no way for Uber passengers to leave a tip using the app — but that’s no longer the case. As part of Uber’s 180 days of change campaign, aimed at repairing the company’s broken relationship with drivers, tipping is now available on the app in every Uber city in the United States and Canada.One of the things passengers have always loved about Uber is that it’s a frictionless experience....
Turks and Caicos is the kind of place that inspires you to get out of bed early just so you can draw back the blinds and take in the view. Its waters are a magnificent display of vibrant blues, perhaps only rivaled in beauty by the colorful Moroccan city of Chefchaouen. And while there are many Caribbean beaches worthy of a visit, the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) offer unique experiences — both luxury and local — that can’t be missed....
When people think about visiting New York City, they think of the larger than life sights and sounds of Manhattan. But when it comes to NYC’s five boroughs, Brooklyn is the city’s gem. With over 2.6 million residents, Brooklyn (formally known as Kings County) is the most populous — and beloved — part of the city. On the cusp of everything cutting edge, Brooklyn is known for its diverse ethnic hotspots and thriving street- and art scene....
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.UPDATE: This bonus is no longer available.I’ve written about this card before, but I’ll write about it again since I think it’s so great:50,000 American Express Membership Rewards points: for opening up a $450 annual fee Amex Platinum - incredible deal in my opinion....
Update 8/3/18: Unfortunately the event is now at capacity, but stay tuned to TPG for much more fun to come!We’re just days away from the next TPG meet-up. It’s at a CANDY SHOP!!! And we’re celebrating one of our favorite travel bloggers, TPG’s own (as of last week) Mommy Points, Summer Hull.The festivities kick off at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 7, at Dylan’s Candy Bar in Union Square (NYC). You’ll get to meet Mommy Points herself, and TPG, too, of course....
The Hotel Intercontinental Kabul, a five star hotel in the capital of Afghanistan, was under attack by gunmen on Saturday, according to officials of the country’s government. The BBC reported that two attackers had been killed but at least two others remained in the building.The attack began at approximately 9pm local time (11:30am Eastern) when the attackers stormed the hotel and began shooting at guests. An Afghan special forces commander told CNN that the the attackers had been in the hotel kitchen, then moved to the fourth floor....
One of the questions I get on a regular basis is to how use points for hotels in Europe for a family of four. For those who have never traveled outside the US with a family it often comes as a surprise that this is such a real challenge if you want to avoid having to pay for two rooms. However, due to room size and strict occupancy limits, it is a real issue that traveling families face....
Anyone who has ever owned a car knows that certain routine maintenance procedures are recommended by the vehicle manufacturer in order to keep it running well and safely. Airliners have a maintenance schedule as well, but it’s required by the aviation authorities of the countries in which the planes are operated.I recently toured two of Lufthansa’s large maintenance bases, in Germany and Malta. Most travelers don’t think about the things planes go through, along with the normal — and perhaps scary — wear and tear....
David Neeleman, who founded four airlines including JetBlue and is now a major investor in TAP Portugal, is raising money to launch a new airline in the US, according to a report from trade publication Airline Weekly.According to the report the airline, dubbed Moxy (incidentally like Marriott’s hotel brand, Moxy), has an order for 60 Bombardier CS300 aircraft which it would begin taking delivery of in 2020 and is attempting to raise $100 million to begin services that same year....
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.We’ve all been there: in between rinsing the shampoo from your hair and giving your conditioner the 60 seconds it really needs to do the job, you come up with an idea that could change then world… then promptly forget what it was by the time you’ve managed to wash all the soap out of your eyes....
Each Saturday, we round up news stories that you may have missed from the week before, including several that already appeared on The Points Guy, and some more that we haven’t covered yet. If you’re an avid TPG reader, scroll down for the new stuff. Here’s the top miles, points and travel news you may have missed this week.6 Predictions for Credit Cards in 20182017 was a big year for credit cardholders, and it’s possible that 2018 could be even better....
Qantas just took delivery of its first of eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in October. To say the airline is excited about this new aircraft type would be an understatement. Advertisements for the new Dreamliner with the tagline “Our spirit flies further” are plastered all over its Sydney and Melbourne airport terminals, lounges and jetways.There’s good reason for that excitement. Qantas will use its 787-9 Dreamliners to connect Australia to London nonstop for the first time ever, in what will be the new longest flight in the world, starting March 2018....
Here’s a recap of the interesting points and miles news from the week:Delta launching WiFi on flights to Tokyo from LAX and ATL.Delta Launches International WiFi On 747-400 Aircraft: Delta is launching international WiFi service on flights 283 and 295 from LAX and ATL to Tokyo Narita aboard Boeing 747-400 aircraft . Introductory pricing options include one-hour passes for laptops at $14 and mobile users at $8, or a flight pass option for the entire flight starting at $24....
