At a time when most airlines can’t pull down service fast enough, one Japanese start-up carrier has unveiled plans for a new U.S. route. Budget carrier ZIPAIR plans to begin flights to Hawaii during its first year of service, though when that will occur depends on the coronavirus pandemic. The Tokyo-based carrier is seeking a […]
Southwest Airlines is notable for being among one of the few carriers that has never involuntarily furloughed or laid off staff amid the airline industry’s many economic ups and downs. Now, the Dallas-based discounter faces its toughest challenge yet in the novel coronavirus pandemic. The airline has slashed schedules by more than 50% through June,
If the past couple of years have told us anything, it’s that airlines come and go. In 2019, we saw the demise of WOW Air, Thomas Cook Airlines, and Adria Airways, and 2020 has already claimed Air Italy. Many of these shutdowns left thousands of customers stranded around the globe and would-be passengers left with
The big question on everyone’s minds right now is, “When will we be able to leave our homes?” So far, there’s no definite date for that. There are a lot of factors that will go into making that decision and even then, life as we knew it pre-coronavirus will be a thing of the past
Editor’s note: The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Our team has temporarily ceased taking review trips and we are not publishing new flight or hotel reviews. While bringing our readers unbiased, detailed reviews of travel experiences is one of our core missions, now is
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with current information. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi offers many different rewards credit cards, including cobranded American Airlines cards and cobranded Costco cards. But only five of Citi’s cards that are currently accepting applications provide access to the company’s valuable ThankYou Rewards program — and only
Airplanes, like cars, have user manuals. That includes the Boeing VC-25B, also known as the future Air Force One. That is not news. What is unusual is that the manuals for the future U.S. presidential jet are going to cost taxpayers $84 million. You read that right. The Drive reported that Boeing was just awarded an
Southwest is joining the bandwagon of major airlines extending elite status due to the coronavirus pandemic. Over the course of the past two weeks, we’ve seen Alaska, American, Delta and United all extend status, so it was a matter of time before we heard from America’s largest domestic air carrier. And it’s got great news
The most exclusive private jet in the world has found a new job to do during the coronavirus pandemic: transporting medical equipment, instead of wealthy passengers. The Boeing 777 owned by Florida-based Crystal Cruises, which in its normal life is chartered for private travel at up to $50,000 an hour, just flew a load of
Having the right pair of shoes for your vacation could make or break your trip. Think about it: How many times have you been sightseeing in a new city and had to stop your feet hurt? Or you needed to cancel that walking tour because your new shoes weren’t broken in yet? If we had
Having the right pair of shoes for your vacation could make or break your trip. Think about it: How many times have you been sightseeing in a new city and had to stop your feet hurt? Or you needed to cancel that walking tour because your new shoes weren’t broken in yet? If we had
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with current information. Earn points or cash back while working up a sweat? Yes, you can. If you’re planning on hitting the gym or a favorite fitness studio after the coronavirus pandemic (or trying a workout program from home), then you’ve come across the right place to learn
