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  • American Airlines adds 3 new routes to winter schedule – The Points Guy

    American Airlines adds 3 new routes to winter schedule – The Points Guy

    American Airlines is adding three new routes to its winter schedule. The new routes listed here were first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by the carrier: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) in Illinois Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport…

  • 15 Pros and Cons of Living in Denver, Colorado, in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    15 Pros and Cons of Living in Denver, Colorado, in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    If you’ve ever wondered about the pros and cons of living in Denver, this post is for you. Denver, Colorado, is a true mountainside paradise and is just at the foothills of outdoor adventures galore, with the Rocky Mountains only a 30-minute drive away. However, there are pros and cons of living in Denver that…

  • 15 Best Things to Do in Big Sky, Montana, in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    15 Best Things to Do in Big Sky, Montana, in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    No matter the season, there are dozens of things to do in Big Sky to keep you busy. When it comes to mountain towns in Montana, Big Sky is up there as my favorite. Known for its mountains and wide-open sky, aptly named Big Sky makes for the perfect place to visit year-round. I visit…

  • Amsterdam bans cruise ships to restrict tourists and reduce pollution – The Points Guy

    Amsterdam bans cruise ships to restrict tourists and reduce pollution – The Points Guy

    Amsterdam’s city council on July 20 voted to ban cruise ships from the center of Amsterdam in order to limit tourism and ease pollution in the Dutch capital. The council claims cruise ship vessels are not conducive to the city’s efforts to limit tourism and boost sustainability, according to a statement from the Democrats 66 party. …

  • United executives reveal more about plans to fix Newark – The Points Guy

    United executives reveal more about plans to fix Newark – The Points Guy

    United Airlines on Thursday shared more information about its plans to fix its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hub. The airport saw a rash of cancellations at the end of June amid an operational meltdown following severe weather. Speaking during the airline’s second-quarter earnings conference call, CEO Scott Kirby said the airline was doing “more…

  • British Airways Holidays extends generous double tier points offer – The Points Guy

    British Airways Holidays extends generous double tier points offer – The Points Guy

    British Airways has once again extended its lucrative double-tier-points promotion for anyone looking to earn elite Executive Club status. Executive Club members traveling between now and Dec. 31, 2024, who have booked a package holiday through BA Holidays of at least five nights will earn double tier points for the flights taken as part of…

  • Alaska Airlines expands map with 3 new international routes – The Points Guy

    Alaska Airlines expands map with 3 new international routes – The Points Guy

    Alaska Airlines is growing its international presence, adding a new country to its route map as part of a broader three-route expansion. The airline’s newest destination: Managua, Nicaragua. Daily year-round service from Alaska’s hub in Los Angeles will launch Dec. 14. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter. Alaska also…

  • Name change: Everett’s Paine Field officially stakes its claim as Seattle’s 2nd airport – The Points Guy

    Name change: Everett’s Paine Field officially stakes its claim as Seattle’s 2nd airport – The Points Guy

    Paine Field (PAE) is getting a rebrand. As of Wednesday, the airport will officially be known as Seattle Paine Field International Airport in an effort to make travelers more aware of the second-busiest airport in the city’s metro area. PAE hopes the name change will attract more passengers to the smaller airport in Everett, Washington.…

  • How to Spend 3 Days in Vienna (Updated 2023)

    How to Spend 3 Days in Vienna (Updated 2023)

    Posted: 7/21/2023 | July 21st, 2023 Steeped in culture, arts, music, and history, Vienna is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. (At least I think so!) The entire historic center of Vienna is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is filled with countless museums and art galleries, grand Baroque palaces, traditional markets,…

  • 15 Best Things to Do in Limassol, Cyprus, in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    15 Best Things to Do in Limassol, Cyprus, in 2023 – Goats On The Road

    There are so many amazing things to do in Limassol, the vibrant beach-front city in the heart of Cyprus. This historical city combines its tourist-friendly coastline with a cosmopolitan cafe culture, and the ‘siga siga’ (meaning slowly-slowly) mentality of the locals. 15 Best Things to Do in Limassol, Cyprus Limassol is ideally located on the…