 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 01/19/2019 WINTER STORM UPDATE As many of us stay warm by the fireplace, watching the flakes fall through the window, a familiar scene's unfolding at some of the country's biggest airports. TSA issues aside, this latest bout of severe winter weather has left many flyers stranded around the US and beyond. If that happens to you, you might want to:
A bit of creativity will let you score the very last seat with an agent in Australia as the next guy waits in an hour-long virtual line back at home. Use our tips to stay ahead of the curve and get yourself on your way. Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page.
 A little IT glitch set Chase customers into a tizzy, with concerned cardholders emailing in throughout the day. "Is my beloved Sapphire Reserve getting a new look?" No siree Bob! It most certainly is not. And, thankfully, that generic card art is already on its way out.
 Will Nancy Pelosi be making her way across the pond on a new Polaris-equipped United 777? Well, almost certainly not. First, only 25% of the airline's 777-200s have those new seats, but that's not even the biggest concern — getting beyond Brussels to the Speaker's next stop is much more complex, as were the security issues that followed an especially unfortunate leak at the White House.
 Just because your little one flies for free doesn't mean they don't need ID. It's like staying at a hotel with AAA — most of the time, an agent will never ask for credentials, but if they do, you could end up with a very unpleasant start to your trip. This key tip will make it easy to show up with exactly what you need.
 Amex finally has a solution to chronic overcrowding at its way-too-popular Centurion Lounges. If you like to linger before heading out after you land, you probably won't like this change one bit. For everyone else, fewer guests means a better experience — assuming you manage to get in, that is.
 A massive construction project is well underway at Los Angeles International Airport, but for now, catching your flight or making your way downtown can be a big pain in the butt. From finding your ride much more quickly to grabbing some free grub, we're here to help ease the pain of flying from, to or through LAX. LOUNGE ACCESS If there's one thing that our frequent traveler community is proud of, it's knowing things the rest of the traveling public doesn't. Like when wacky weather hits, it's time to be proactive! It's always good to know what alternate routings can potentially get you home, even if they're out of the way. TPG Lounge member Ashley H. explains: "Have a good understanding of alternative routings. PHL to SFO via BOS on (JetBlue) is a frequent flight for me. On several occasions I've eliminated any delay by routing through FLL and coming into PHL behind/below the storm." Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge. NEWS YOU CAN USE • How Do Pilots Take Off in a Snowstorm? • New Centurion Lounge Restrictions, MLK National Park Open Despite Shutdown, Huge United Business Card Sign-Up Bonus and More • Marriott’s Latest IT Fail Is a (Still) Non-Functional Choice Benefits Page • Even Leonardo DiCaprio Isn’t ‘King of the World’ at TSA Checkpoints • LEGOLAND New York Is Recruiting Kid Reporters, Perks Include Free Annual Passes • The Friendly Skies: A Review of Philippine Airlines’ A350 in Economy From Manila to New York • These 5 Finalists Could Win O’Hare’s $8.5 Billion Expansion Contract • How to Get a Family of 4 or More Into an Amex Centurion Lounge • Dishwasher Wins $21 Million in Lawsuit Against Conrad Miami • Best Sweet Spots With American Express Membership Rewards       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 |