Zach Honig
The Points Guy
New York, NY, United States
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Recent articles by Zach:
Lufthansa prepares to operate its longest flight ever
The passengers will join a ship for the rest of their journey to Antarctica, onboard a specially equipped icebreaker. → Read More
Amex Yurt Villages: An incredible dinner at Lilia in New York City
It's difficult to justify dropping $160 per person for dinner on a regular basis, but Lilia's yurts definitely make for a fun night, and a delicious meal. → Read More
United gives elites a big head start toward 2021 Premier status
Depending on your travel plans, the airline's promotions can help get you far closer to status early this year. → Read More
DC-7 reaches Delta Flight Museum, restored to its former glory
Delta enthusiasts and frequent flyers gathered this weekend to witness this next leg of the aircraft's journey. → Read More
Reminder: You don't have to be on the 'No Fly List' to receive an airline ban
Regardless of how you tend to behave on the ground, you should do everything in your power to be a model citizen in the sky. → Read More
Emirates adds many more US flights, Airbus A380 returns in March
Unfortunately for U.S. travelers, March 27 is the last day you'll find the airline's latest suite flying to New York. → Read More
Is Amtrak's big Rail Passengers Association point bonus worth the cost?
If you aren't interested in making a donation to the Rail Passengers Association, it may not make a whole lot of sense to sign up. → Read More
Flights between Qatar and Saudi Arabia resume tomorrow for the first time in nearly 4 years
While the two countries share a border, traveling between them required at least one connection, and many hours of additional flight time. → Read More
Jordan Aviation could launch US flights with a former Emirates plane
It's too early in the process to start booking tickets, but one element, in particular, may leave you intrigued. → Read More
You can now add select Chase business cards to Apple Pay
Paying with cash feels plain icky during the pandemic, and even pulling out a credit card and sliding it into the reader seems like something to avoid in 2021. → Read More
Indonesian 737-500 disappears with more than 60 people onboard
The flight was operated by a previous-generation Boeing 737-500 — not the plagued 737 MAX, which just resumed flying in the United States. → Read More
How President-elect Biden plans to travel to his Washington, D.C. inauguration
The president-elect's travel plans may seem a bit unconventional, but not surprising for a decades-long Amtrak fan. → Read More
United becomes the final 'Big 3' airline to ban emotional support animals
Only service animals will be permitted free of charge, with the airline adding a service charge for all other in-cabin pets. → Read More
Aeroplan members will soon earn and redeem with Virgin Australia
You'll be able to pair Star Alliance flights to Australia with connections within the region as part of one itinerary. → Read More
Is Delta laying the groundwork for free inflight internet with latest Wi-Fi move?
Free connectivity still seems like a top priority for Delta, with the carrier inching closer to its objective with a big shift announced this week. → Read More
Why I wouldn't get too excited about Qantas' plan to restart flights in July
It seems a bit unrealistic to expect Australia's borders to reopen by July 1. → Read More
American Daily Deals: Kids fly free when you book Caribbean flights today
Offers may be valid for travel several months in the future, and AA's current booking policy adds significant flexibility if you choose to change your trip. → Read More
The 4 flights I can't wait to book this year after a vaccine
There are plenty of products TPG's Zach Honig hopes to try, but it's important to keep things realistic as travel becomes easier throughout 2021. → Read More
Join me for a mid-pandemic flight in the world's best first-class suite
You can currently redeem points and miles for your adventure, letting you book a round-trip for a tiny fraction of the usual ~$14,000 cash price. → Read More
The only reason I still feel comfortable traveling during the pandemic
If you're setting out with the same approach you employed in 2019, you risk endangering yourself, your loved ones and complete strangers, too. → Read More