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thepointsguy.com > news > 9-11-aviation-industry-25-years-later

25 years later: How 9/11 reshaped the aviation industry

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (852+ words) It was a day that changed America. The fallout from "9/11" reverberated across the nation, affecting everything from politics and foreign affairs to the economy. But few things changed more for Americans than the way we fly. Even 25 years since 9/11, the…...

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thepointsguy.com > news > frontier-airlines-new-service-south-america

Frontier adds 3 former Spirit routes to South America

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (352+ words) Frontier Airlines is getting ready to fly to South America for the first time. The Denver-based budget airline on Thursday announced nonstop service to three cities in Colombia. The trio of routes from Orlando International Airport (MCO) will mark the…...

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thepointsguy.com > newsletters > nl-business > archive > 2026-01-13

????New Beginnings and Last Chances

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (266+ words) New Beginnings and Last Chances - The Points Guy The Points Guy - Making points and miles your new routine for 2026 💸 - The end is near for these two mega bonus offers 🤑 - The most on-time airlines and airports of 2025 🛬 - Track what you already…...

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thepointsguy.com > airline > reviews > united-airlines-boeing-787-polaris-elevated

Review of United's new Polaris Elevated international business class

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1818+ words) Quick take: United's new "Elevated" Polaris business class represents a sophisticated step forward for the airline. Hopefully the closing privacy doors will be certified soon. TPG got the first peek at United's swanky new "Elevated" Polaris business class in March…...

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thepointsguy.com > news > delta-hyatt-new-partnership

Delta, Hyatt to team up in new airline-hotel loyalty partnership

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (476+ words) It looks like American Airlines' loss may be Delta Air Lines' gain when it comes to one of America's top hotel loyalty programs. Delta and Hyatt just announced they're teaming up in a new loyalty partnership that's set to launch…...

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thepointsguy.com > travel > how-to-write-travel-complaint-letter

How to write an effective travel complaint letter

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1732+ words) Last December, Scott Tallal redeemed 68,500 American Airlines AAdvantage miles for a business-class ticket from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) via Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Unfortunately, when he arrived at the airport for his flight,…...

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thepointsguy.com > news > tsa-gateside-no-plane-ticket

You can now go through TSA without a ticket at some airports

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (672+ words) The Transportation Security Administration now wants you to visit the airport without a plane ticket. Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks changed airport security and largely put an end to non-ticketed visitors meeting loved ones at the gate, the…...

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thepointsguy.com > news > delta-air-lines-route-cuts-new-york-las-vegas

Delta Air Lines cuts 5 routes in New York City, Las Vegas

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (367+ words) As the peak summer travel season wrapped up this past weekend, Delta Air Lines revealed plans to slash five routes from its network. Between now and December, Delta plans to trim a total of three routes from New York City:…...

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thepointsguy.com > travel > use-points-and-miles-for-costa-rica

How to use points and miles for a trip to Costa Rica

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1756+ words) Gorgeous beaches, lush rainforests, dramatic volcanoes, incredible biodiversity and phenomenal hotels ranging from sprawling seaside resorts to intimate jungle lodges … Costa Rica is truly one of the most unique, welcoming destinations in the world. The coffee is pretty phenomenal, too,…...

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thepointsguy.com > deals > using-savewise

Using Savewise: A fun new money-saving tool

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1110+ words) There's a fun new tool out there that can save you some money and help you stack offers across your various credit cards and shopping portals more effectively. It's called Savewise. Savewise shows you the best available cash back or…...