The Points Guy ✈ Why Marriott’s ‘No Blackout Dates’ Policy Is Essentially Worthless & More Daily News From TPG ✈

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From: The Points Guy - Wednesday Dec 19, 2018 02:08 pm
✈ Why Marriott’s ‘No Blackout Dates’ Policy Is Essentially Worthless & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Marriott publishes "No Blackout Dates" policy
Over the weekend, Marriott updated the terms & conditions of its loyalty program to correct an error in its "No Blackout Dates" policy. This correction puts into writing just how toothless the policy is. Check out our analysis for full details.
TODAY'S POSTS: 
- Why Marriott’s ‘No Blackout Dates’ Policy Is Essentially Worthless  
- Getting Upgraded to a Villa — Reader Success Story  
- Here’s How I Maximized Delta Diamond Medallion Status in 2018  
- The Future is Here: In-Room Wine Dispensers Are a Real Thing at One Disney Area Hotel  
- How to Earn 10% Back at Whole Foods for a Limited Time  
- Everything You Need to Know About Packing for a Ski Trip  
- Google Assistant Will Soon Tell You Why Your Flight Is Delayed  
- A Cut Above: American Airlines A321T in Economy From New York to San Francisco  
- 4 Credit Cards That Make Flying United Airlines More Rewarding  
- The Airline With a ‘Stunning Lack of Respect for Donald Trump’ Is Expanding in the US 

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Why Marriott’s ‘No Blackout Dates’ Policy Is Essentially Worthless

By Nick Ewen on Dec 19, 2018 08:00 am
It’s now been four months since the integration of Marriott, SPG and Ritz-Carlton, and bringing these programs together has created many headaches for our readers (and even TPG staff). Over the weekend, the program quietly updated the published terms & conditions of its “No Blackout Dates” policy, and while a Marriott spokesperson is emphatically stating ...
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Getting Upgraded to a Villa — Reader Success Story

By The Points Guy on Dec 19, 2018 07:00 am
Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Sarah, who got great value from her elite benefits on a recent trip: Last month, my boyfriend and I traveled to Singapore and Malaysia (Langkawi, specifically). I’m pretty loyal to Marriott, and was keen to take advantage of my Platinum benefits and the number of points I’d ...
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Here’s How I Maximized Delta Diamond Medallion Status in 2018

By Darren Murph on Dec 19, 2018 06:00 am
For frequent Delta flyers closing out their year of air travel, we’re facing quite a few realities. There’s no question that complimentary upgrades are harder to come by, Sky Clubs are more crowded (and yet, more costly to enter) and we’re still no closer to witnessing the return of sanely priced business-class award fares to ...
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The Future is Here: In-Room Wine Dispensers Are a Real Thing at One Disney Area Hotel

By Summer Hull on Dec 18, 2018 09:15 pm
Ever finished a long day at the Disney World theme parks with the kids, basically crawled back to your hotel room in the evening and wished upon a star that you could just press a button and a glass of wine would immediately appear? (Raises hand!) Well, consider that wish granted as the Four Seasons ...
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How to Earn 10% Back at Whole Foods for a Limited Time

By Brendan Dorsey on Dec 18, 2018 09:00 pm
Whole Foods fans are in luck. Amazon sent out emails to Prime Rewards Visa cardholders notifying them of a fantastic offer when shopping at the health-focused grocery store. Between Dec. 17-24, Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Cardmembers can earn 10% back on Whole Foods Market purchases. There’s a $400 cap on how much you can earn, ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Packing for a Ski Trip

By Josh Laskin on Dec 18, 2018 08:30 pm
With snow flying and lifts spinning across the country, skiers and snowboarders nationwide are all thinking about the same thing: traveling for steep slopes and deep powder. But when it comes to packing for a ski trip, things can get stressful. First, there’s your gear to consider. Unless you plan on renting equipment upon arrival, ...
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Google Assistant Will Soon Tell You Why Your Flight Is Delayed

By Katherine Fan on Dec 18, 2018 08:00 pm
A Google tool will soon offer travelers mobile push notifications suggesting why an upcoming flight might be delayed. The Google Assistant app currently lets travelers know when Google is 85% certain that a flight will be delayed – a feature launched earlier this year, according to a blog post by Richard Holden, Google’s vice president ...
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A Cut Above: American Airlines A321T in Economy From New York to San Francisco

By Brendan Dorsey on Dec 18, 2018 07:30 pm
I fly back and forth between the coasts often, since I live in New York but my family is in the San Francisco Bay Area. These frequent trips have led me to earn Alaska MVP elite status, and I’ve shied away from most other airlines on the five-plus-hour journeys. I was assigned to review American ...
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4 Credit Cards That Make Flying United Airlines More Rewarding

By Caroline Schagrin on Dec 18, 2018 07:00 pm
This video is part of our weekly YouTube series: To The Point. On this episode, TPG Editor at Large Zach Honig explains how picking the right credit card can make flying with United Airlines more rewarding. You can use cards to board the plane first, get a free checked bag or relax in United’s lounges in airports ...
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The Airline With a ‘Stunning Lack of Respect for Donald Trump’ Is Expanding in the US

By Katherine Fan on Dec 18, 2018 06:30 pm
Air Italy will launch a new route between Milan and Chicago on May 14, 2019, the airline announced Tuesday. The airline currently serves New York and Miami from its hub in Milan, and recently announced new routes to Los Angeles and San Francisco coming in April, as well as Toronto in May. The new Chicago flight, ...
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