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Exciting New Routes for August 2016 and Beyond
It’s hard to keep track of the dizzying array of new routes announced each month — check out our round-up of the most exciting ones announced for August 2016 and the near future.
Earn up to 75,000 Bonus Points on Hyatt Stays This Fall
Earlier this week, Hyatt shared the details of its fall promotion, which gives you the opportunity to earn up to 75,000 bonus after staying 25 nights between September 1 and November 30, 2016.
Get 35% Off Free Night Stays at Select Starwood Properties
Starwood is currently offering 35% off award stays at select properties worldwide through February 28, 2017. Note that only a few of the highest-end hotels are included, so double check to make sure the property you’re looking at participates in this promotion.
Review: Swiss (777-300ER) Business Class from Zurich to Montreal
Swiss business class provides a very comfortable trip across the Atlantic, despite a few issues. Read the full review of a recent trip between Zurich (ZRH) and Montreal (YUL) in the airline’s new Boeing 777-300ER.
The 5 Craziest Things Passengers Tried to Sneak By the TSA in August
People try to get some crazy things by the TSA in their carry-on luggage. Check out some of the most ridiculous (and frightening) items that TSA agents confiscated in the past month.
Save 25% On Award Tickets to Europe
Air France and KLM’s frequent flyer program, Flying Blue, has released its September promotion — the highlight of which is 25% off coach and business class award tickets from North America to Europe in November and December.
US Airlines Begin Regularly Scheduled Commercial Service Between the US and Cuba
JetBlue made history on Wednesday by becoming the first US airline to fly a regularly scheduled commercial flight between the US and Cuba in more than 50 years. JetBlue flight 387 departed from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and landed in Santa Clara (SNU).
T-Mobile ONE Plus Offers 3G Data Speeds Abroad
T-Mobile is introducing a new plan that provides customers with 3G data speeds while traveling abroad. The new plan will cost $65 per month and includes features such as unlimited data tethering in the US.
British Airways and WestJet to Terminate Codeshare Agreement
Come October 16, British Airways and Calgary-based WestJet are ending the codeshare agreement that the airlines have had in place since 2012.
Doha Airport Adds New Tax For Passengers
Following in the footsteps of both Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH), Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) has added a passenger tax of about $10 applied to passengers both originating in and connecting through Doha. The new tax is already applied to tickets booked for travel on or after December 1, 2016.
Source: thepointsguy.com