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From: The Points Guy - Saturday Apr 18, 2020 02:09 pm
The Points Guy – Maximize your travel. Also: Why you should be confident in the future of points and miles
TPG Apr 18, 2020
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

This week brought a variety of coronavirus-related travel developments, including some major updates on the elite status front.

First, American Airlines joined Delta, United and Alaska Airlines in extending status through 2021, with Southwest following a few days later, giving customers more time to experience their current perks, including the beloved Companion Pass.

Across TPG, this week's top stories include:

Want to stay on top of the latest credit card, points and miles, and travel developments? Be sure to follow us on social media for real-time updates, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

-Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large

-Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large
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• Could airlines say ‘no thanks’ to payroll aid because of schedule requirements?
• Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises cancel sailings into June
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