✈ New Year, New American Airlines Status; Carry-On Packing Tips & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Testing TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program March 18, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Time to find another 200,000 Loyalty Points by Clint Henderson, Managing Editor [TPG | Hero Image] It’s one of the saddest times of the year: watching your elite status tracker for American Airlines reset to zero. [American Airlines AAdvantage elite status]( is now counted from the first day of March to the last day of February the following year. That means it’s time to start earning Loyalty Points again for the 2025 status year. If I want to keep my beloved Executive Platinum status, I’ll need to earn a whopping 200,000 Loyalty Points in 2024. Among the perks at [various levels of status on American]( are free extra-legroom seating, free domestic upgrades and American’s systemwide upgrade certificates that allow you to upgrade from economy to international business class (if you can find the award space). I’ve found status with AA to be among the most rewarding of any status I’ve pursued, and it’s fun to find new ways to earn Loyalty Points, including [via credit card spending](. I use a combination of cards to help boost my Loyalty Points balance and hit various status levels, including the [Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®](. I’ve become so obsessed with earning in the system that I [wrote a whole story]( about how American sucked me back in. But I’m going to embrace the new status year as an adventure instead of a chore. TPG has everything you need to know about American Airlines, just a click away. Here are a few helpful stories: - [Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard review: Complimentary Admirals Club membership]( - [How American and Hyatt loyalists can earn more by linking accounts]( - [Your ultimate guide to American Airlines AAdvantage]( - [Our complete guide to airline status matches]( - [Here are 15 ways to earn Loyalty Points]( 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, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: CLINT HENDERSON/THE POINTS GUY. Today’s top stories [Travel gear and packing tips to help you avoid rising checked bag fees]( Break up with checked bag fees with these tips and gear recommendations. [Read more]( [I tried the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program at O'Hare — and it's a game changer]( My experience with the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD). [Read more]( [Guide to lounge access with the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum]( Here's a guide on how to make the most of this benefit that grants access to lounges all over the world. [Read more]( [What it’s like staying at the Riviera Maya Edition at Kanai]( Marriott’s buzzworthy Edition brand has finally arrived in Mexico. [Read more]( The latest 1. [7 of the best cards to pair with the Amex Gold]( 2. [11 cruise ship excursions to avoid]( 3. [10 best boutique hotels in Mexico]( 4. [United Airlines CEO addresses safety concerns in letter to customers]( 5. [How to earn Wyndham points for your next redemption]( 6. [Your complete guide to Capital One Entertainment: How to redeem rewards for events]( 7. [Celebrity Cruises food guide: A look at all the restaurants and dining options on board]( 8. [Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo review: Hillside sanctuary with plenty of activities]( 9. [How to redeem Hyatt points for upgraded rooms and suites]( 10. [What you need to know about American Express Plan It]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in]( [mail](mailto:hello@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA USA If this newsletter was forwarded to you, you can subscribe [here](. Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Please view our [advertising policy]( and [product review methodology]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the 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 2024