✈ Why We Prefer Flying an Airbus A320 to a Boeing 737 & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: American Airlines will suspend all but 3 long-haul routes, park most wide-body jets [TPG]( Mar 16, 2020 AIRBUS A320 VS. BOEING 737 While most of us may be grounded for the [time being]( we're certainly looking forward to getting back up in the air. Generally, a number of TPG staffers would [choose to fly]( narrow-body Airbus planes, over their Boeing counterparts — and no, it doesn't have anything to do with the currently grounded [737 MAX](. While there a number of reasons you might choose an Airbus A320 family plane over a Boeing 737, for me, it comes down to the width of the [economy seats]( — in some cases, you're looking at an extra [half an inch](. See why else you might want to choose one over the other, with: - [Why we generally prefer flying an Airbus A320]( - [On certain carriers, you might prefer the 737]( - [Which aircraft would airline pilots rather fly?]( There isn't a big advantage across the board, though — on some airlines, as with AA's "[Project Oasis]( updates, the cabin won't feel especially spacious, regardless of which aircraft you fly. -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.]( [AA will suspend all but 3 long-haul routes, park most wide-body jets]( The Oneworld alliance carrier will send roughly 135 wide-bodies to storage beginning this week. [Read more]( [Drama unfolding at sea as countries turn away coronavirus-hit cruise ship]( While many lines have suspended operations, some ships remain at sea as they finish their current voyages. [Read more]( [Still thinking of taking a vacation to Mexico? Here’s why you shouldn’t]( Instead of traveling right now, you might want to use this time to plan your next vacation. [Read more]( [No travel required: 10 iconic museums you can tour online]( While now is definitely not the time to travel, it doesn’t mean you have to completely miss out on exploring new places. [Read more]( [United updates its schedule change policy for the fourth time]( In a likely effort to conserve cash, United decided to change the refund guidelines for schedule changes — yet again. [Read more]( TIP OF THE DAY Just getting started? [Follow these simple steps]( and you'll be well on your way to your first award booking. News you can use • [The best credit cards that offer trip cancellation and interruption coverage]( • [Reader tip: Getting a refund even after your credit card is canceled]( • [The best hotel credit cards for 2020]( • [Airline alliances call for government support amid coronavirus outbreak]( • [Reader credit card question: Best luxury cards based on annual fee and authorized user fees]( • [How I booked 1 bed for 4 people — reader mistake story]( • [United Airlines cuts capacity by half through at least May]( • [MGM and Wynn Las Vegas hotels, casinos close doors due to coronavirus]( • [A guide to travel insurance for cruises]( • [Coronavirus ski report: What to know before trying to hit the slopes during the outbreak]( [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 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 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 2020