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Plus, first look: It's no Cancun — Tulum's new airport finally welcomes US flights March 29, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Weighing the benefits by Emily Thompson, Credit Cards Editor [TPG | Hero Image] Greetings from my Minute Suites room at my home airport in Nashville! I’m not lucky enough to have a fancy card-issuer lounge here (yet), so I thought it wasn’t worth getting a credit card for lounge access. It took some coaching from my fellow TPGers to navigate the ins and outs of access and learn which card would get me the best perks I could utilize. I used my [Chase Sapphire Reserve®]( to get access to the Minute Suites this time, but [The Platinum Card® from American Express]( would also be an option for Priority Pass lounge access (enrollment required). It was nice to be able to get some work done and enjoy a complimentary meal thanks to my Priority Pass restaurant access with the card (which we just learned [will go away for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders as of July 1](. If you’re like me and don’t have a strong airport lounge presence in your home airport, you may struggle to choose a [credit card for lounge access]( — or wonder if it’s worth getting one at all. Or, if you have multiple types of lounges in the airports you frequent, it can be just as confusing to know which one you should prioritize. Gone are the days of just needing a cobranded airline card with lounge access or one that includes a Priority Pass membership. With the recent additions of Capital One and Chase Sapphire lounges to the landscape American Express previously dominated, the choices can feel overwhelming. And when you start to factor in other airport experience benefits, the decision becomes even more convoluted. If that’s you, we have you covered. Check out [our full guide to choosing a credit card for lounge access]( to get started. And if you want to do more of a deep dive into your options before you choose, these can help: - [Best credit cards for airport lounge access]( - [Complete guide to Amex Platinum lounge access]( - [Complete guide to Capital One lounges]( - [Everything to know about accessing Amex Centurion lounges]( - [Complete guide to Chase Sapphire lounges]( 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: ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Puerto Rico welcomes you Discover the heart and soul of the Caribbean as you escape to the warmth of Puerto Rico. Explore our pristine beaches and welcoming streets and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and spirit of adventure in this sun-kissed tropical haven. No passport is required for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Dare to live every moment. Live Boricua. [Learn more]( Today’s top stories [Italy deal alert: Enjoy Rome with nonstop flights from NYC for as low as $189]( You can fly nonstop to Rome from New York City on Norse Atlantic Airways for less than $200. [Read more]( [First look: Tulum's new airport finally welcomes US flights — and it's no Cancun]( Tulum International Airport opened to U.S. airlines Thursday, welcoming the first flights from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. [Read more]( [How to avoid overpaying for a travel visa on an airline website]( We help a reader get some money back after they overpaid for a New Zealand visa through a service recommended by Delta Air Lines. 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