 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 02/24/2019 AIRLINES ADD TSA PRECHECK US citizens and permanent residents can sign up for TSA PreCheck, though access is also available to Global Entry members, including enrolled citizens of a handful of other countries, from Argentina to Taiwan. Aside from eligibility restrictions, there's another technicality keeping flyers from making their way through speedier security lanes: airlines need to register for the service, too, and not all of them do. Recent changes are making PreCheck more and more accessible, though, including:
PreCheck can get you to your gate much faster even on a slow travel day — as we learned during the most recent government shutdown, sometimes it can even mean the difference between making or missing your flight. -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.
 Hilton's offering big discounts at top hotels, such as the Conrad Bali and Hilton Moorea. This limited-time sale drops the price at some already surprisingly affordable resorts down to as little as $51 per night, including taxes and fees.
 Air France’s new A330 provides a comfortable product in a less-than-ideal configuration. Despite the dense 2-2-2 seating, TPG's Emily McNutt still found decent privacy, storage space and respectable in-flight meals.
 AA's been working to improve the Wi-Fi connectivity across its fleet, and now the airline's upgraded its offering even further with free live television. Flyers will now find 12 channels on AA's domestic and regional planes, with five channels available across the carrier's long-haul international fleet.
 Just 10 months after unveiling the world’s largest cruise ship — the much-ballyhooed, 18-deck-high Symphony of the Seas — Royal Caribbean this week unveiled plans for a sister vessel that could be even bigger than the last.
 After making an emergency landing while en route from Dubai to Oslo, a Norwegian 737 MAX was finally able to leave Iran — marking the end of a weeks-long sanctions-related ordeal. LOUNGE ACCESS We’ve reported plenty of issues with the Marriott/Bonvoy merger, but one item that’s slid under the radar is the chain's guest reviews platform. A reader pointed out that you can’t leave reviews unless you're “invited to do so.” As another reader, Bjorn, notes, you may want to take Marriott's published reviews with a grain of salt, and seek out third-party reviews, instead. Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge. NEWS YOU CAN USE • TPG Readers Reveal Their Favorite Hotel Redemptions • This Country Is Temporarily Closing to Visitors for Maintenance • British Airways Announces Second Retro Livery: British European Airways • Vail Resorts Group Acquires Two New Australian Ski Resorts • How to Visit Hong Kong With Kids • Heading to London? This Restaurant Lets You Be a Chef for the Day • Best Ways to Earn Points With the Hilton Honors Program • Hyatt Grand Baha Mar or Hyatt Ziva Cancun: Which Is Better for Families? • How to Earn Enough Choice Points for a Free Night After Just Two Stays • W-here it’s At: A Review of the W New York – Times Square       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 |
