From: The Points Guy - Friday Feb 01, 2019 02:10 pm
Also: a solo flight in the nose of a 747, Citi Prestige returns with 50k bonus
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The Points Guy

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY

02/01/2019


SHUTDOWN STILL LOOMS

When President Trump abruptly ended the government shutdown following extensive delays at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) a week ago today, one thing was clear: funding could run out in three weeks, and, without a permanent solution in place, it likely will.

In the meantime, we continue to learn about more ways the shutdown is impacting the country, even with a temporary measure in place. For example:

Even with the government back up and running, we'll be dealing with the last shutdown's effects for some time to come — our country, and its travel infrastructure, will be even worse off should one start again.

-Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large

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The Citi Prestige Is (Finally) Open for Applications Again, With a 50k Bonus

After a lengthy hiatus, Citi Prestige has finally returned for new sign-ups, this time with a 50,000-point bonus. The card's phenomenal 4th Night Free perk remains uncapped for now, giving you several months to use that benefit as much as you wish.


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First-Rate First Class: A Review of Korean Air’s 747-8 From Atlanta to Seoul

Having high expectations can be a double-edged sword when it comes to premium travel, as it amplifies the disappointment of even the smallest mishaps. Even so, first class on Korean Air's 747 lived up to the hype, making for a very good use of Marriott points.


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Is It Worth It? $1.07 Per Minute for Disney’s Early Morning Magic at Magic Kingdom

Once or twice a week, Disney is offering early risers the opportunity to spend extra time in Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland before the park's normal 9am opening time. You will pay dearly for the privilege.


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Southwest Adds Routes, Extends Booking Schedule to October 2019

If there's a Southwest trip you know you want to take on the newly extended schedule, now's a great time to book. And nope, Hawaii is not on the airline’s published schedule... at least not yet.


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Exciting New Airline Routes for January 2019 and Beyond

Airlines around the world launch and announce dozens of new flight routes and service changes every month. From more JetBlue service from Boston to a new American Airlines nonstop to Mexico, we look at what took flight during the first few weeks of 2019.


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LOUNGE ACCESS

There are countless ways to determine whether it makes more sense to use cash or points to book a trip. In a recent TPG Lounge thread, readers weighed departure and arrival airports, aircraft type, cab fares, potential delays and more. As member Art S. explains,"Normally I like a nonstop flight. However, I have found fares that were too good to resist by flying to another airport on a separate ticket and then on to the planned destination. If I can save several hundred or more, I do it."

Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge.

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