 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 01/11/2019 IN TODAY'S NEWS Even if you never fly Southwest, there's a decent chance you've heard someone talking about the Companion Pass — this perk is just that good. And now it's available with a single sign-up offer. There are other great deals to be had today, too — a 100,000-point bonus is available to some future Amex cardmembers, and those of you who already have a Membership Rewards account may be eligible for a sweet discount on Amazon products, gift cards and more. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large
 Amazon's offering a heck of a deal for Amex cardmembers. Targeted customers can get $30 off a $60 purchase by redeeming a single Amex point. Tons of products are eligible — even third-party gift cards, to airlines, restaurants, grocery stores and more.
 It's without question one of the most lucrative airline perks, and now Southwest is making it easier than ever to earn a Companion Pass of your own. The airline's offering its most sought-after benefit after meeting the requirements of a single credit card offer, and you'll still be eligible to earn bonus points, too.
 What do Milan (MXP), Queenstown (ZQN) and Telluride, Colorado (TEX) have in common? Fantastic landing views — especially if you score one of the best seats on the plane. We show you where to sit and what to expect when flying into (or out of) some of the most scenic destinations in the world.
 A top credit card offer is back — there's a good chance you've been targeted for 100k bonus points with one of Amex's top premium cards, worth a cool $2,000 based on our valuations.
 More than two years after the first location opened its doors in Chicago back in 2016, United's finally ready to welcome guests at its fifth Polaris Lounge. After this, there's just one more to go in the US — at Washington Dulles (IAD) — and three locations abroad. ON THE HORIZON The latest AAdvantage devaluation kicks in on Wednesday, with some awards jumping as much as 56% — the clock's ticking if you're looking to book certain lie-flat AA flights or first class to Hawaii at current rates. While there's still time to book, actually finding premium-cabin space on American's own planes remains as much of a challenge as ever, though we're holding out hope the situation may improve after AA's latest rate hike. NEWS YOU CAN USE • Machu Picchu Has a Very Strict New Entry Policy • Upgraded Benefits at a Prorated Price — Reader Success Story • Visit New York City On a Budget During NYC Winter Promotion • Skip Baggage Claim and Have Your Checked Bags Delivered • Aesthetic Is Everything: A Review of The Shanghai Edition • Best Sweet Spots With Chase Ultimate Rewards • Are Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels a Good Deal for Families? • Comparing the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority, Premier and Plus Credit Cards • Which Southwest Credit Card Should I Get? • The Best Credit Card Offer for Families … Ever.       You are receiving this email because you opted in at thepointsguy.com. 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 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 2019 |