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It’s official: Lufthansa’s Airbus A380 will fly again this summer, first to Boston and then New York

Last fall, Lufthansa confirmed that it would return its retired Airbus A380 fleet to service for summer 2023. Now the airline has the details. The double-decker A380 will begin flying daily between Munich Airport (MUC) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on June 1, Lufthansa confirmed Wednesday. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter….

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How to maximize redemptions with the IHG One Rewards program

Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post with the latest information. IHG One Rewards is an underdog of the hotel points world. But IHG hotels and resorts are available in many destinations. And IHG One Rewards significantly improved its elite benefits in 2022. It’s possible to get higher than TPG’s valuation — and the rate at which you can buy…

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FAA issues new safety guidance amid recent ‘close calls’ at US airports

The Federal Aviation Administration issued new safety recommendations on Wednesday, a week after the agency hosted a “Safety Summit” with airline and industry leaders near Washington, D.C. In a new Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) — essentially a memo to airlines, pilots, air traffic controllers and others — the agency called for stakeholders to review existing safety best practices…

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The 10 best road trips to take with your family this summer

The great American road trip is a tried-and-true family tradition. Driving the country’s scenic highways and stopping to explore anything that catches your eye — perhaps a stunning viewpoint, a side-of-the-road lobster shack or a historical marker — is a wonderful way to explore the U.S. with your family this summer. It’s also a great way to save money…

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Enough with the super-niche cobranded credit cards already

I remember when cobranded credit cards made more sense. Ah, the good old days. Cobranded credit cards (ones that earn rewards with a specific airline or hotel brand) launched with broad appeal because most customers could find enough value to justify the annual fee — even if they weren’t die-hard fans of that brand. Free checked bags and free…

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