 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 02/20/2019 MARRIOTT CARD BONUS As with many co-branded programs, Marriott's Bonvoy offers a handful of credit cards — in this case, issued by both Chase and American Express. Naturally, with several new options to choose from — and recent product name shifts — there's bound to be some confusion, especially when it comes time to determine whether or not you're eligible for another bonus. We make it easier to sort out that very important detail with: Given that these restrictions are about as difficult to keep track of as you could possibly imagine, it pays to do your research before signing up. If you do manage to score another big bonus, you could walk away with thousands of valuable points, netting you free stays in top markets around the world — from Sydney to the island nation of Singapore, which also happens to be the topic of this week's episode of Miles Away. -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.
 Most travelers have their own airport pet peeve. For some, it's paying for priority boarding only to find yourself in the fourth or fifth boarding group, but other quirks can be even more... severe.
 While there are fewer business seats onboard than you'll find on some of the 767s and A330s they'll replace, AA's decision to bring the Boeing 787 to Philly represents an upgrade for passengers overall.
 Marriott's entry-level, co-branded credit cards offer an annual free night certificate worth up to 35,000 points, equivalent to a Category 5 stay at standard pricing. But you might need to book quickly — they won't be valid at a handful of properties soon.
 Priced below IHG's Staybridge Suites, the new brand is expected to consist primarily of brand-new hotels. We're expecting to learn more by the end of the year.
 Alaska is retrofitting the Airbus aircraft inherited from Virgin America, scrapping many of the things that made them unique. While the airline hasn't provided any updates since 2017, aircraft records confirm that the first updated A320 is flying passengers once again. LOUNGE ACCESS Signing up for credit cards is the easiest way to earn lots of points at once, but online shopping portals offer bonuses beyond that initial bounty. Reader Devi L. shares the full scoop: "I definitely supplement our points/miles balances with portals. I buy EVERYTHING from them. It adds up; I earn about 60k/year with them. One helpful tip is to check different stores for the item you want. For example, I bought UGGs in December. Was going to buy at Macy's for 5 miles/$, but they sell them at Saks where they were offering 20 miles/$.?tid=featured_top That makes a $160 purchase go really far miles-wise." Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge. NEWS YOU CAN USE No RSS items found.       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 |
