✈ What's In My Wallet, Hyatt Hotels to Book Today Before Category Changes & More News From TPG ✈

Also: Boeing CEO, top executives to step down amid mounting quality control scandal March 25, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( The cards I carry and why by Sean Cudahy, Aviation Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Like many of my TPG colleagues, I carry an assortment of [travel credit cards]( in my wallet — each with a distinct purpose. My big “points earner” is the [American Express Gold® Card]( since dining out and shopping for groceries are top expense categories for me and my wife. We take full advantage of the card’s 4 points per dollar earned at restaurants worldwide and on groceries at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar). But I also carry [The Platinum Card® from American Express](. Yes, it’s a second Amex. And yes, it comes with a hefty annual fee, but I’m able to more than offset the annual fee through diligent use of the card’s robust travel credits and statement credits, from reimbursed hotel expenses to digital subscriptions and sometimes lucrative Amex Offers. As a frequent traveler, I’m also able to take advantage of Centurion and Priority Pass lounge access at airports, and automatic elite status with both Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy. I round out my wallet with two cobranded cards: the [World of Hyatt Credit Card]( — which fast-tracks my path to Hyatt elite status, free nights and bonus points — and the oldest card in my wallet, the [Citi®/AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®](. Once my on-ramp to the world of points and miles, today it’s still helpful in earning AAdvantage miles and boosting my American Airlines status, thanks to Loyalty Points earned with everyday spending. I also earn a $125 flight discount each card membership year after spending $20,000 or more and renewing the card. The card has a $99 annual fee ($0 for the first year).* Here’s a bit more about each card: - [Does it make sense to hold an Amex Platinum and Amex Gold card?]( - [6 reasons I love my World of Hyatt Card and plan to keep it for the long term]( - [Best credit cards for American Airlines flyers of March 2024]( * The information for the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer. 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: LUKATDB/GETTY IMAGES. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Get closer to status Get closer to Delta Medallion status and enjoy new and enhanced benefits, including statement credits on select purchases. Apply today and unlock more perks for your next trip. Terms and conditions apply. [Learn more]( Today’s top stories [10 Hyatt hotels to book with points before they get more expensive this month]( Today is the last day to book some of our favorite hotels before the category changes take place. [Read more]( [Boeing CEO, top executives to step down amid mounting quality control scandal]( Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will resign by the end of the year, and Boeing Commercial Airplanes division chief Stan Deal will step down immediately, the company said Monday. [Read more]( [Ditch the polar gear: 7 warm-weather expedition cruises that will wow nature and adventure lovers]( Swap thermal gear for swimsuits, bask in bright sunshine and slip into the warm waters of remote tropical destinations with these seven cruise lines. 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