WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 02/14/2019 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY How are you celebrating this global day of love? Frequent flyers may opt to book a couples trip, and, as with most other industries, travel providers see it as a good opportunity to drum up some business with a big themed sale. Also channeling our Valentine's Day spirit, the TPG team chimed in to share some romance-themed suggestions of our own, including:
Meanwhile, if you're a bit behind on the gifting front, there's still time to share something special, be it a designer bag or a first-class flight abroad. -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.
The decade-long run of the A380 will go down as one of the briefest in aviation history, and it's bound to impact Airbus for years to come. Emirates will keep the jet in its fleet "well into the 2030s," though, giving you plenty of time to fly one.
A whole bunch of credit cards now come along with Priority Pass perks, and with airport restaurants joining up around the world, your free meal options aren't just limited to a visit to the lounge.
Be careful if you're planning to use your annual fee credits to cover the cost of airline gift cards. When it comes to at least one major carrier, you could be in for a disappointing surprise.
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United recently introduced one of the stranger aircraft we've seen: an over-the-top premium regional jet with just 50 seats, that even includes a walk-up bar. A bit of legalese reveals that it's as much a win for the airline as it is for the passengers on board. LOUNGE ACCESS Southwest's incredible Companion Pass credit card offer recently came to an end, but some TPG readers are still waiting in approval limbo. If you submitted your application in time, you should still be eligible for the advertised bonus once the approval comes through. As reader Megan H. writes, "offers are based on the link [aka the date] you applied through." To be safe, however, "[it's] always a good idea to take a screenshot of the offer to which you applied." Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge. NEWS YOU CAN USE • Capital One Launches Free Business Credit Reports • What Happens to My Elite Benefits After My Status Expires? • Amtrak Launches 2-For-1 Valentine’s Day Sale on Routes Nationwide • 9 Tips for Proposing on an Airplane • You Only Get One First: How to Make Your Baby’s First Flight Special • Cramped in Coach: A Review of KLM’s 787-9 Dreamliner From Amsterdam to New York • 8 Florida Hotels Where You Can Use Points to Escape Winter • 7 Top Family-Friendly Resorts in Mexico’s Riviera Maya • Earn 75,000 Points With the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card • With 100k Points, Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex Right for Families? 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 |
