The pilots at Mesa Airlines are about to be the best-paid in the regional airline industry. The Phoenix-based regional airline, which operates the Canadair Regional Jet 900 for American Airlines and the Embraer 175 for United Airlines, will pay its first officers a starting rate of $100 per flight hour and its captains a starting rate of $150 per…
What’s the one thing many kids want when they meet Mickey, Minnie and other favorite characters on a Disney Cruise Line ship? A nice warm hug (as Olaf would say). Though character hugs and autographs have been back in the U.S. Disney parks since April, the interactions with characters on Disney Cruise Line sailings remained distanced. Even on our…
Editor’s note: TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt advisor and investor. As we look ahead to Labor Day weekend, many of us plan to hit the road for one last summer getaway. Despite recently dropping a bit, high gas prices continue to plague travelers, currently averaging $3.87 as of Aug. 26 across the U.S., per data from AAA….
The Maldives has long been one of the top bucket list island destinations, attracting visitors from around the world to its white sand beaches, dazzling blue waters and luxury resorts. Typically, the Maldives has been more of a European getaway because flights from the U.S. are both long and expensive. However, new Swiss Airlines deals from the U.S. may…
American Express has launched another Delta Air Lines targeted Amex Offer. This offer lets targeted cardholders get 6,000 American Express Membership Rewards points after purchasing a $300 or higher Delta gift card. This offer was first reported by Miles to Memories. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. At TPG, we…
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. If you’re a points-and-miles-wielding expert traveler, you may not immediately think of using a travel agent to book your getaways. However, there are times and situations when using these services can be of great benefit. A good travel agent can be a game-changer when it comes to helping you…
I’ve long been a fan of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan loyalty program and I’m always looking to boost my miles balance with them. Years ago, the company I worked for was acquired by a company in Seattle. I frequently traveled to Seattle on business and matched my United Premier Platinum status to MVP Gold 75K status. I enjoyed…
One of the world’s biggest tech conferences is poised to return to an in-person gathering this January. After back-to-back years of virtual programming, the Consumer Electronics Show is returning to Las Vegas between Jan. 5 and 8. With more than 170,000 attendees expected to head to Sin City for the events, Delta Air Lines is boosting its nonstop services…
Airbnb, the largest player in the short-term home rental market, has earned its fair share of criticism recently. Local towns have pushed back against the rental giant exacerbating a housing crunch and destroying their sense of community. Visitors have complained about the safety and cleanliness of properties while neighbors have fought against ongoing Airbnb party pads. Airbnb has responded in…
If you’re hoping for a vacation full of gorgeous pink and purple sunsets over sugary white sand beaches and brilliant blue water, you may be surprised to find that you can get all of this and more in Gulf Shores, Alabama. A short drive from more popular (and often more expensive) beaches on Florida‘s west coast, Gulf Shores offers…
