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 Now that we know the Rams will be taking on the Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 3, it's time for fans to start booking their flights from Los Angeles and Boston to Atlanta. Naturally, you'll pay a pretty penny for Delta awards (150,000 miles for round-trip coach from LAX?!), but there are some slightly more affordable options on AA, with United's MileagePlus program offering the best award deals — especially for co-branded cardholders.
 To say that the merger between Marriott and Starwood hasn't gone well would be a bit of an understatement. And it's not just loyalists who are unhappy — there are a number of hotels that no longer want to be part of the chain now, too.
 Some shopping portal bonuses are so good you might want to buy something just for the bonus points. It's time to get your wallet ready — that's exactly what we have right here.
 Although British Airways was one of the first carriers to introduce a true premium economy product, "World Traveller Plus" has not aged well. Fortunately, BA's working to improve its meals, amenities and more, with the first of these changes taking off very soon.
 The federal government's partial closure has taken a serious toll on US aviation — it's hitting air traffic controllers across the country especially hard. Missed paychecks have led to low morale, while skeleton staffs and a crumbling infrastructure certainly don't help workers cope with one of the nation's most stressful jobs. LOUNGE ACCESS Regardless of whether you're flying in the middle of a blizzard or on a perfect summer day, it pays to keep a close eye on your plane's previous flights. You may find out your flight's delayed before anyone else, giving you the edge to get rebooked before your fellow flyers. As TPG Lounge member Austin G. explains: "Always pay attention to your aircraft’s previous flight(s). You can see delays coming before they post to an app and often call your airline to get rebooked before the other 100+ passengers know there is a delay." Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge. NEWS YOU CAN USE • 8 Points-Friendly London Hotels for Families of Four • 12 Tips for Scoring the Perfect Airbnb • United Passengers Stranded for More Than 14 Hours on Plane at Frigid Canadian Airfield • 12 Mistakes Most Tourists Make in Greece • HondaJet Elite Now Available From Jet It At Bargain Rate of $1,600 Per Hour • TSA Closing Checkpoints and Other Government Shutdown News • 5 Family-Friendly Museums Open in Washington, DC During the Shutdown • TPG Readers Reveal Their Best Trips With the Southwest Companion Pass • Stacking Deals on Paint Supplies — Reader Success Story • The Best Credit Cards for Pet Expenses       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 |