Tailwind Air will postpone the start of its seaplane service between New York City and Washington, D.C., the airline confirmed to TPG on Monday, canceling flights scheduled to begin Tuesday morning. Word of the postponement comes as Tailwind changed its D.C.-area base from College Park Airport (CGS) in Prince Georges County, Maryland, to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The…
Once famous — or perhaps infamous — for his comments as vice president likening New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to something seen in a “third world country,” President Joe Biden held the airport up as an example of progress Monday, while offering a sobering — if less rhetorically pointed — assessment of airports and air travel in America. “It’s…
On Sept. 8, Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96, sparking a national outpouring of grief as the United Kingdom lost its longest-reigning monarch. Hours later, the government announced a 10-day period of national mourning, culminating in what may be the largest funeral the world has ever seen. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your…
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products chairman Josh D’Amaro took to the stage yesterday at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, in what can only be described as an hour-and-a-half whirlwind of announcements and updates (plus a few musical numbers and a celebratory burst of confetti) for Disney parks around the globe. The theme of the presentation was “A Boundless…
As the famed Canadian maple leaf turns from green to bright shades of orange, red and yellow in forests across the country, it’s a great time to fly north to experience fall travel in Canada. To help you on your way, Air Canada has announced a fall flight sale, with one-way flights between the United States and Canada selling…
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Armenia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: The Nagorno-Karabakh region and surrounding territories due to recent hostilities. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Armenia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined Armenia…
If you held off on booking travel to Europe after seeing how many travelers flocked to airports over the summer, perhaps the calmer fall and winter travel seasons could make things feel a bit more approachable. Some of the fares are certainly more approachable. Take Dublin for example. Beginning in October for some cities, and just after the new…
Now that I’m about six months into my tenure as a reporter here at The Points Guy, it seems the word has spread among my friends and family, so to speak. I attended a wedding over Labor Day weekend and found myself fielding numerous questions from friends and loose acquaintances about points, travel and travel credit cards. While I…
With just a week to go before the much-anticipated Future Hospitality Summit debuts in Dubai, the Middle East and Africa’s hotel, travel and tourism industry is gearing up for strong debate, exclusive announcements, unrivalled networking and superb experiences at the region’s most prestigious hospitality investment event.
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Timor-Leste due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Timor-Leste has seen isolated instances of police responding to protests with force and the use of tear gas. Stone throwing attacks on vehicles can occur during gang conflicts and periods of unrest. Gender-based violence is high in Timor-Leste,…
