 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 02/27/2019 BEHIND THE SCENES On any given day, thousands of employees work to keep the planes moving at major airports around the world. There are good days and bad, as frequent travelers know all too well — while expectations aren't always met, it's a wonder when they are, given just how much is happening behind the scenes. Lately, TPG has been digging even deeper, venturing beyond the terminal to offer a different perspective, often shared by star contributor (and private pilot) Mike Arnot:
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 In typical Delta fashion — in other words, quietly and without prior notice — the airline has officially killed Mileage Upgrade Awards on some key Delta-operated flights. LOUNGE ACCESS Over in the TPG Lounge, Geisha W. asked: "I would really like the Chase Southwest credit card, however I already have 5 Chase-branded hotel cards. Can I call Chase and cancel one of my least-used cards, then get approved for the Chase Southwest card?" Unfortunately, with Chase's 5/24 rule, closing accounts won't cut it. Geisha will need to wait until at least 24 months have passed since she opened the oldest card — another reason why you should strategize your sign-ups accordingly. Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge. NEWS YOU CAN USE • Tip: Amex’s ‘Please Pay By’ Date Isn’t the Same as Your Payment Due Date • A Delta One Award Sale to Europe — Reader Success Story • Thai Airlines Won’t Be Launching Flights to the US Anytime Soon • This Japanese Calligraphy Class Will Teach You How to Draw Ariana Grande’s Tattoo • Puerto Rican Renaissance: A Review of Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve • This Ski Pass Will Get You Unlimited Skiing at Top Resorts Through 2020 • 8 Hotels With Free Kids Clubs in the United States • 11 Tips for Celebrating Grand Canyon National Park’s 100th Birthday • Check Your Marriott Bonvoy Accounts; 2019 Credit Card Elite Nights Are Posting • Southwest’s Dispute With Mechanics Drags on, Canceling Even More Flights       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 |
