 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 02/03/2019 ELITE STATUS VALUATION It's Super Bowl Sunday! While most of us plan to watch remotely, many TPG readers are no doubt attending the big game in person — hopefully saving thousands of dollars on an Atlanta hotel stay in the process. With airlines adding flights and flying some of their biggest planes to and from ATL, elites might even have a shot at an upgrade. Last week, we explained what you should expect as a newly minted elite flying American, Delta and United — now, we're digging into some of the smaller programs, including:
As always, the value you'll get from each tier depends on how much you fly your airline of choice. Now that you know what's included, it should be easier to take full advantage of your annual perks. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large 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.
 As you've likely heard by now — or perhaps experienced firsthand — the integration of Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest and Ritz-Carlton Rewards hasn't gone smoothly. Still, despite the litany of problems still being reported, TPG's Nick Ewen is sticking with Marriott. Here, he explains why.
 This flight to Maui just clearly was not meant to be. Multiple unrelated issues forced the aircraft to return to LAX two separate times, resulting in a nightmarish 12+ hour delay.
 Tipping culture differs greatly from one destination to the next — even some of the world's most traveled people get confused from time to time. From Asia to the Middle East, we've broken down the dos and don'ts so you know when — and how — to show your appreciation best.
 Every civilian aircraft in the world has a unique identifier. They're not entirely random, though — in some cases, there may even be a "vanity" registration up for grabs, like the "N1KE" on the side of Phil Knight's G650. We explain how they're assigned, and what they mean.
 On the way home from Puerto Rico, TPG's Nick Ellis landed an Airbus A320, the mainstay of JetBlue's fleet. A friendly crew and loads of legroom helped compensate for a dated cabin and wonky IFE — but was it enough to make for a great flight? LOUNGE ACCESS Finding alone time on family trips can be hard, especially if you're traveling with young kids. Members of our TPG Family group shared some tips for how they find peace when everyone's together a lot — from kids clubs to early morning breakfasts, parents get creative. Danielle R. has a tip of her own, explaining "We book hotels that have balconies and bathrooms with spa size bathtubs so you can have wine together on a balcony and enjoy some soaking time together when the kids [are] asleep." Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge. NEWS YOU CAN USE • Angela Merkel’s New Ride? Germany Considers the Airbus A350 as Its New VVIP Jet • TPG Readers Reveal Their Favorite International First Class Products • Best Ways to Redeem Capital One Miles for Domestic Flights • This Glamping Startup Just Raised $115 Million and Is Coming to a Campsite Near You • Maximizing Redemptions With the Marriott Bonvoy Program • Want to Give Your Kids a Leg Up on Life? Travel With Them. • Visit Exclusive Suite in Cinderella Castle on Disney World’s New Over-the-Top Private Tour • Qatar Airways Business Class Passengers Reportedly Able to Purchase First Class Lounge Access • 8 Australian Islands You Probably Haven’t Heard of But Need to Visit • TSA Agent Dies After Fall From Balcony at Orlando International Airport, Flights Grounded       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 |