✈ Saying Farewell to the Final Qantas 747 & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: JetBlue flash sale with flights starting at $46 each way [TPG]( Oct 29, 2019 FINAL QANTAS 747 Qantas was once the only airline in the world to operate flights exclusively with the Queen of the Skies — now, it [no longer flies a single 747](. This month, the carrier retired its final double-decker Boeing, marking the occasion with a special ["points plane" charter flight]( from Sydney to Los Angeles. Naturally, we joined the aircraft's final transpacific journey, as did [aviation geeks]( and Qantas enthusiasts from all around the world. Experience the Queen of the Skies for yourself, with: - [What it was like to join the final Qantas 747 flight]( - [Flying Boeing's jumbo to its new corporate home]( - [Visiting another Qantas 747-400 after retirement]( Typically, retired jumbos end up at an [aircraft graveyard]( where they're scrapped for usable parts, recycled materials and even [memorabilia](. VH-OJU met an arguably [more dignified fate]( though, finding a new home as a test platform for Rolls-Royce, at a time when the airline's future [looks especially bright](. -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.]( [JetBlue flash sale with flights starting at $46 each way]( Don't wait to book — the carrier's latest sale ends just before midnight tonight. [Read more]( [Why travelers should be excited about Apple’s AirPods Pro]( Two key features make these new earbuds a must-have for travelers. [Read more]( [How long does it take to get a Global Entry appointment?]( Things aren't looking good at some key locations — here's how the timeline breaks down. [Read more]( [Amex offering Hertz President's Circle to select cardmembers]( President’s Circle typically requires 20 car rentals (or spending $4,000 or more) in a calendar year. [Read more]( [Luggage review: Putting the Away carry-on to the test]( If you’re in the market for a suitcase, now is definitely the time to invest in Away. [Read more]( TIP OF THE DAY Thinking about tipping during your travels abroad? [In these countries]( it isn't expected, or even polite. News you can use • [Lyft launches membership program with discounted rides, priority airport pickups and more]( • [Unreal deal alert: Nonstop flights to Hawaii from 20k miles round-trip]( • [Comparing Visa Signature and World Elite Mastercard benefits]( • [Can I book flights with any airline through the Chase and Amex travel portals?]( • [Barclays relaunches the Uber Credit Card with an increased earning rate of 5% on Uber]( • [Want to skip Thanksgiving? 11 reasons to escape to Europe instead]( • [How to transfer Capital One miles to airline partners]( • [JetBlue has moved to Houston Bush Intercontinental from Houston Hobby]( • [Delta drops 2 seasonal routes to Europe from New York]( • [Unlimited 2% cash back on everything: Capital One Spark Cash for Business credit card review]( [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