✈ How to Find Award Availability on Flights to Tahiti & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Fly from the US to Europe for just 16,000 points [TPG]( Oct 17, 2019 AWARDS TO TAHITI With a number of new options between the US and Tahiti popping up over the past year — from [United's 787-8 Dreamliner]( to [French Bee's ultra-dense A350]( — it's now easier than ever [to get to French Polynesia](. Despite the huge boost in inventory, actually finding availability using points and miles can still be a bit of a challenge, though, so — after digging into [first-class redemptions with Lufthansa]( — TPG's newest team, [The Points Lab]( set out to examine more than 100,000 data points to identify [your best shot]( at scoring economy and premium-cabin awards. See how to book your own paradise adventure, with: - [Where to find award availability to Tahiti]( - [The best ways to get there using points and miles]( - [TPG's dedicated feed for cheap flight deals]( Once you find a flight, from the [Hilton Moorea]( to the [St. Regis Bora Bora]( you have some great options when it comes to award stays — regardless of [which island you choose](. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page.]( [Fly from the US to Europe for just 16,000 points]( This limited-time promotion is very likely the best you’re going to see for an economy-class ticket. [Read more]( [Alaska ends valuable intra-Asia award stopovers]( The change impacts awards with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines and Hainan Airlines. [Read more]( [How to use a smartphone to photograph the northern lights]( The one variable you can control is your camera — if you’re going to spend the money to travel for the aurora, you should invest in the latest smartphone, too. [Read more]( [Virgin Atlantic CEO details recent product improvements, A350 launch]( Weiss discussed the Airbus A350s launch, the carrier's new Upper Class Suites and how the airline is committed to shrinking its carbon footprint. [Read more]( [Those new hotel jitters: A review of The St. Regis Venice]( If you want a true Venetian experience (using Bonvoy points), it may be best to stay elsewhere — at least until the kinks are fully worked out. [Read more]( TPG PODCASTS [Talking Points]( welcomes Shai Weiss to the mic this week. As the CEO of Virgin Atlantic, he explains how the airline is making its fleet more sustainable to reduce its carbon footprint and how the company is making strides to become more inclusive. [You'll also learn]( what to expect on your next Virgin flight. News you can use • [CitiBusiness AAdvantage card comes with increased 75k sign-up bonus]( • [Essential guide for renting the best cabin in the Smoky Mountains]( • [Air New Zealand adds new ‘Economy Stretch’ product to its aircraft]( • [Is it worth being loyal to a single airline or hotel if you don’t travel enough to earn elite status?]( • [Not to be underestimated: Bank of America Premium Rewards credit card review]( • [Exclusive: Southwest increases Companion Pass requirements, eliminates point expiration]( • [JetBlue, Norwegian announce plans for passenger-sharing tie-up]( • [Cape Air shows off brand-new Tecnam aircraft that will replace its Cessnas]( • [Delta award sale: Domestic deals from 9,000 SkyMiles round-trip]( • [Would you stay at one of these 13 haunted hotels?]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in]( [mail](mailto:info@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 251 Park Ave S, 6th Floor New York, NY 10010 USA Changed your mind? You can [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [thepointsguy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2019