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thepointsguy.com > travel > total-solar-eclipse-2026-where-to-go

Total solar eclipse 2026: The 5 best places in the path of totality

1+ hour, 34+ min ago  (640+ words) On Aug. 12, 2026, a rare total solar eclipse will enchant travelers across such diverse landscapes as sun-kissed Mediterranean beaches, the rolling hills of Spanish wine country and the Arctic wilderness. During a total solar eclipse, the moon passes directly in front…...

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thepointsguy.com > news > southwest-airlines-starlink-wifi

Southwest Airlines to add Starlink Wi-Fi to its planes

3+ week, 48+ min ago  (527+ words) It's been less than three months since Southwest Airlines made its on-board Wi-Fi free to customers. Now, the airline is planning a major upgrade to its internet tech. The Dallas-based carrier on Wednesday announced plans to add Starlink satellite service…...

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thepointsguy.com > news > united-airlines-starlink-wifi-rollout-milestone

United ramps up Starlink Wi-Fi installation on fleet

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (466+ words) Most travelers don't get excited about the prospects of boarding a regional jet for their flight. But if you find yourself on one of United Airlines' smaller planes, there's reason to be a little less apprehensive: Fast, free on-board internet....

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thepointsguy.com > news > 2026-tpg-awards-winners

Here are all the winners of the 2026 TPG Awards

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (632+ words) The TPG Awards are back. For the eighth year, we're thrilled to recognize the best of the best across the travel industry " including credit cards, loyalty programs, airlines, hotels and cruise lines. In total, we're handing out 38 trophies this year,…...

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thepointsguy.com > news > jsx-silicon-valley-colorado-flights

JSX plans Silicon Valley flights with new ATR turboprops

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (664+ words) Semiprivate charter carrier JSX has a new fleet of turboprop planes and a hunch that Americans might want to fly on them. So, where will travelers see the new aircraft? JSX's top executive knows exactly where he'd like to send…...

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thepointsguy.com > travel > rental-car-ai-scanner-mistake

An AI scanner falsely charged me $2,200 in rental car damage

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1594+ words) When John Stachura drove his rental car through Sixt's futuristic artificial intelligence scanner in Manchester, England, he was impressed. He assumed that such an elaborate contraption must be a foolproof way to document the vehicle's preexisting damage. However, his opinion…...

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thepointsguy.com > news > delta-air-lines-free-wifi-milestone

Delta Air Lines now has 1,000 planes with free Wi-Fi

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (667+ words) Delta Air Lines has reached a milestone in the rollout of free inflight internet across its fleet. On Monday, the Atlanta-based carrier announced it had finished upgrading the Wi-Fi systems on its 1,000th plane. It's a milestone in Delta's yearslong plan…...

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thepointsguy.com > travel > tpg-trends-ai-transforming-future-of-travel

How AI Is reshaping the future of travel

3+ mon, 6+ hour ago  (956+ words) It isn't just reshaping how we book flights or choose hotels " it's redefining every step of the travel experience. What started as basic chatbots and predictive pricing has evolved into sophisticated systems that personalize offers, automate upgrades and help travelers…...

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Earn 15% cash back at Lululemon with Rakuten

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (848+ words) TPG staffers love using Rakuten to double dip and earn bonus rewards on purchases we were going to make anyway. We also love Lululemon. So when the two come together to offer a great deal, we have to share the…...

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thepointsguy.com > news > sas-airlines-strategy-copenhagen-hub-long-haul-eurobonus

SAS CEO pushes to join Air France, KLM and Delta transatlantic pact

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1332+ words) Ask Scandinavian Airlines CEO Anko van der Werff about the carrier's network strategy, and he'll answer with a riddle. "Someone's on the North Pole and takes a step to the right, what direction are they traveling?" he quipped in an…...