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British Airways has applied for approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority to wet lease three Qatar Airways A330 aircraft to reduce operation disruptions caused by the ongoing Dreamliner engine issues.British Airways requested permission from the CAA to wet lease the three Qatari A330s between June 1 and September 30, 2018. In the filing, FlightGlobal reports that British Airways said that it was requesting to wet lease the aircraft in order to “support passenger operations” as the carrier deals with the “impact of aircraft availability within its own fleet as a result of issues surrounding the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Package C engine....

Daily Getaways is a travel promotion sponsored by American Express and the U.S. Travel Association, a non-profit trade association with the mission of increasing travel to and within the US, where you can sometimes purchase points and miles packages for a fraction of the price they would normally cost. This year, the promotion is running from June 10 – July 12, 2013. Each week of the promo, five daily travel deals which go live at 1:00 pm EDT each day, and American Express cardmembers receive an additional 10% off their purchases, so be sure to use your American Express card if you buy any of these....

American Express is back with another fantastic Amex offer at retailer Saks Fifth Avenue. Eligible American Express cardholders can receive $50 off or 5,000 membership rewards points after spending $250 or more at Saks. The American Express Offers program gives Amex cardholders points or cash back bonuses for making purchases with specific merchants.It appears that the offer is targeted (but still widely available) and only available on personal cards, but it could still be worth checking any business accounts you might have....

Last month, TPG contributor and COO Leigh Rowan took a new look at FoundersCard to see whether it’s a good fit for various spending and travel habits, and whether the benefits it offers justify the annual fee. He also discussed the discount offered to TPG readers who are new cardmembers; while that offer was scheduled to end in February, I’m happy to announce that it has been extended through the entire month of March....

If a trip to Disneyland just isn’t in the cards this year there’s still a (much cheaper) way for those of you on the West Coast to get your Mickey fix.For the month of August, visitors can get in on the theme park fun minus the wallet-busting price of admission at That’s from Disneyland, a pop-up exhibition of one man’s giant private collection of Disney memorabilia that’s up for auction later this month in Sherman Oaks, California....

That’s right, we’re hiring!2016 has been an incredible year for the site — with record readership and growth across social media. We’re looking to invest in our people and continue this growth, so if you’ve ever thought about coming to work for us, there’s no better time. Note that all job listings below require some travel — one of the many major perks that come with the gig. What else? Well, all full-time positions come with full dental and health insurance, 401K and certain benefits you won’t likely find elsewhere: We cover annual credit card fees and pick up the lunch tab if you want to work from your desk....

It’s been quite the season for commercial aviation mishaps and near-misses. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a serious incident from April 28, when two Qantas Boeing 737s nearly collided on a runway at Perth International Airport (PER).Qantas Flight 567 had just landed on Perth’s runway 03 from Sydney around 2:40 pm local time, crossing paths with Qantas Flight 582 on the opposite route, departing for Sydney from Perth....

“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week — Mondays and Fridays — by TPG Senior Writer Julian Mark Kheel.Airlines have made it extremely complicated to figure out how many redeemable miles, elite miles or elite dollars you’ll earn on any given ticket. But this example from TPG reader Joshua doesn’t seem to make any sense at all…[pullquote source=“TPG Reader Joshua”]According to two Itineraries I priced on aa.com, ORD-DFW-EZE round-trip would earn 12,174 EQMs, while ORD-MIA-EZE round-trip would earn 14,006 EQMs....

An attorney for the family whose pet Pomeranian was found dead during the Detroit layover of a Delta flight last week said that he believed the airline may have destroyed or tampered with evidence about how the animal died, but police said they have declined to pursue a criminal investigation.“Basically, the way Delta handled this causes concern that there might’ve been some kind of foul play,” Seattle-based lawyer Evan Oshan said in a phone interview Friday....

Friday afternoon, American Airlines announced a ban on certain “smart luggage” — bags that have features like plugs to charge your devices, motors, GPS or Bluetooth capabilities. Citing safety concerns of checking lithium batteries in the cargo hold, AA will ban all “smart bags” which have non-removable batteries for flights on and after January 15, 2018.Now, Delta and Alaska Airlines have followed suit in also announcing their own “smart bags” ban....

A new drink trend is sweeping the Cote d’Azur.And, appropriately enough, it also is azure in color: blue wine.Hotels in the southern French town of Sete have been completely selling out of a new type of blue Chardonnay made in Spain and marketed by French entrepreneur Rene Le Bail. In the Mediterranean town’s beachfront hotels and bars, tourists and locals alike have been downing the blue drink by the case — the first 2,000-bottle order has already been entirely imbibed....

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.It’s already been a few weeks since the whirlwind Oneworld Megado came to an end, but stories keep coming out thanks to a few of the journalists who were along for the ride. For those of you who are interested in what goes on on one of these, both articles provide interesting insights to the activities and the participants....

Hyatt is changing the award categories for nine of its hotels with very little notice. At 12:01am Central Time on December 13, 2017, one hotel’s category is dropping while the other eight are increasing.Here are the hotels affected with the current and new categories:HotelCurrent CategoryNew CategoryHyatt Place Orlando Airport12Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Mary12Hyatt Place St. Paul12Hyatt Place Shenzhen12Hyatt Place Augusta23Hyatt Place Santa Cruz24Highlands Inn, a Hyatt Hotel67Hyatt Place Long Island/NYC23The Confidante Hotel, Miami64Note that these changes go into effect for stays in 2018....

Australia has always been on my radar, regardless of whether I was planning a quick trip down under to visit friends or, eventually, the trip of a lifetime that would bring me to my current home in Darwin. Like any budget-minded backpacker, I chose to connect the dots of my epic journey with super-cheap last-minute economy flights, including a $350 round-trip mistake fare on JAL that I used to get from New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN)....

Last week I wrote about American’s new promotion offering double miles (including elite) for California, Illinois and Texas residents who fly between Dallas and Chicago and San Francisco and Los Angeles. In typical airline copy-cat style, United has almost matched this promo for the Chicago to California routes.Registration required and you must have a California or Illinois address in your Mileage Plus account.They also restrict this promotion to W fares or higher, so it might make sense to pay a little more to buy up to W to get the double miles (or not if you are looking for the absolute cheapest fares)....

Looking for love—and a getaway—this Valentine’s Day? TPG Contributor Lane Nieset has gathered a list of some of the most charming places in the U.S. that are sure to appeal to you and your partner’s romantic side, whether you prefer nesting in a ski resort or strolling sandy island beaches.Stop for cocktails and catch the sunset at Ocean Key’s Sunset Pier.Key West, FloridaRomance surrounds this small 2-by-4 mile island, where couples can do as much or as little as they want....

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 card is no longer available since the merger of Continental and United.This is the best Continental deal I’ve seen in along time and one of the most lucrative deals out there. And if you wait until February 1, 2011 to open up the card, it will count as 20 “points” in the Mileathon promotion....

It’s day 4 of JetBlue’s New York City Flight Week where the airline is discounting flights to select destinations up to 80% for limited-time travel.On Monday we saw discounted fares to St. Maarten, Costa Rica and Ft. Myers, Tuesday offered cheap flights to Bermuda, Portland, Oregon, and Grand Cayman, and yesterday we saw a sale to Nassau, Bahamas, Oakland, CA, and Samana, DR. Today’s three destinations are: LaRomana, DR, Tampa, FL, and Seattle, WA....

Proposal pro tip: Don’t let the ring out of your sight. So definitely don’t check it.Unfortunately, one man flying on WOW Air missed the memo.He had to push back his proposal after the airline lost the luggage containing possibly the most vital part of an engagement after love: the ring.Ben Adams and his (spoiler) now-fiancé Elizabeth Kahle left Europe and landed in Iceland where they were supposed to catch a flight to Dallas (DFW), but their flight was re-routed....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here – Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American ExpressStarwood regularly awards travelers with small incentives for things like booking a stay through the SPG app or subscribing to e-statements. This month, SPG members can earn points by updating the security question associated with their user accounts. The promo will reward 150 points for just a few minutes of work, and is available until October 31, 2015....