From: The Points Guy - Sunday Feb 10, 2019 02:07 pm
Also: Delta's testing upgrade improvements, free electronics with new credit card perk
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The Points Guy

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY

02/10/2019


COMPANION PASS OFFER

One of the best credit card sign-up offers we've ever seen is just hours away from biting the dust. Right now, Southwest is offering the Companion Pass through the end of 2019 with just a single sign-up bonus, letting you designate a friend or family member as your "companion" who can fly with you for free.

It's available with all three personal Southwest credit cards, but we'll help you decide which to get. For more, see:

Also, don't miss our pick of the best Southwest Airlines credit card for family travelers, where we factor in perks, fees, eligibility and more.

-Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large

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Getting Free Electronics With the Amex Business Platinum Card

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Delta Tests Improvements to Comfort+ Upgrade Process

A common complaint among Delta elite passengers is the the way the upgrade process currently works. Now, the carrier's taking steps to fix that, specifically when it comes to its extra-legroom cabin, Comfort+.


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LOUNGE ACCESS

Financial security is extremely important, so consider creating a "verbal password" for your accounts. In the TPG Lounge, one reader reported that a thief had called Chase to hack into his account, and successfully managed to change his linked email. Soon after, all of his Ultimate Rewards points were gone. A tip he learned the hard way: "you can add an additional layer of security to your telephone customer service by requiring a verbal password each time you call."

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

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