 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 02/12/2019 CITI PRESTIGE RETURNS Long one of TPG's favorite premium credit cards, the Citi Prestige is once again available to new applicants, after disappearing from the market entirely toward the end of last year. While the beloved 4th Night Free perk and some other benefits won't be as lucrative beginning later this year, they're still available now, as are a few recent additions, such as a generous 5x earning rate on dining and air travel. It might be worth signing up if you:
From trip coverage to shopping protection, there are plenty of other perks to dig into — see our full credit card review for more on Citi Prestige, and to sign up with the current welcome offer. -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.
 While it looks like a relative wash between hotels moving up and those moving down, a closer look reveals that we're facing yet another devaluation in the coming weeks. All told, over 25% of Hyatt's 973 properties will change categories in just over a month.
 Through March 25, you'll get 15% back on all Starbucks purchases charged to targeted cards. It could be worth seeing if you're eligible to sign up — even though statement credits are capped at a grand total of five bucks.
 From stylish luggage to a pair of first -class flights, these travel-inspired Valentine's Day gifts are perfect for the frequent flyer in your life.
 In a world where airlines have been making coach less tolerable, economy flyers will be thrilled to see Delta pushing in the opposite direction with the A220, where seats offer a whopping 18.6 inches of width.
 American's been sending top-tier Concierge Key elites a pretty slick gift: metal luggage tags repurposed from a decommissioned MD-80 aircraft, complete with the member's name etched on the back. LOUNGE ACCESS Flying Cathay Pacific first class is a very special experience — whether you're a first timer or a premium-cabin vet. But booking an award is notoriously difficult, as availability can be extremely limited. While we'll tell you to keep at it, or book as soon as the schedule opens up, it might be better to choose another airline entirely so you can go sooner. As Ethan S. explains, "[JAL will] be 75k each way, but [it's] still a great deal." Otherwise, "EVA [business class] is a phenomenal product, and you can search for award space on ExpertFlyer." Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge. NEWS YOU CAN USE • Marriott Will Honor Existing Points Advance Reservations; Here’s What to Do • Paying Taxes With Your Credit Card in 2019 • Is Boeing or Airbus Better? We Asked an Airline Pilot • Does My Credit Card Travel Insurance Cover Amtrak Trips? • TPG Sits Down With CEO of AutoSlash on Talking Points Episode 14 • How to Take a Family to Costa Rica and See Volcanoes, Monkeys, Jaguars and Sloths • How to Score Hotels in Austin During South by Southwest From Just $65 per Night • Deal Alert: US to Southeast Asia and Hong Kong From $403 Round-Trip • Drink Like a Hogwarts Post-Grad at This Potter-Themed Beer Festival • 5 Biggest Hyatt Award Chart Changes Impacting Family Travelers in 2019       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 |
