Queen of the Skies: How you can still use points and miles to fly the Boeing 747
by The Points Guy
The Points Guy— Often called the Queen of the Skies, the Boeing 747 took its first test flight in 1969. Over the years, the aircraft transformed air travel and ushered in the jet age. The original wide-body jet, the 747 could fly farther and faster than any commercial passenger aircraft. The most recent version, the 747-8, has a …
The Points Guy—Paris hotels you can still book with points for the Olympics. Did you just remember you need to book a hotel for the Paris Olympics? If so, now might be a good time to settle your lodging. Most of the places you can book now with points or cash require you to make a nonrefundable reservation. But the good news is there’s still some award availability …
The Points Guy—How to book Starlux Airlines flights using points and miles. Based in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Starlux Airlines is a new premium airline already flying to 27 destinations across Asia and the United States. Starlux flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Taipei, with service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) commencing Aug. 16. TPG’s Clint Henderson was …
The Points Guy—Best ways to book flights to the Caribbean using points and miles. There are undeniably pros and cons to living on either coast of the United States. While the West Coast has relatively easy access to Hawaii, a perk of living on the East Coast is the seamless ability to visit many tropical destinations in the Caribbean. It’s especially tempting to get away during the wintertime in …