✈ Comparing a New Rewards Card, Book Business Class to Europe for Only 50K Miles & More News From TPG ✈

Also: Congress passes long-awaited FAA reauthorization bill May 16, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( A new option for transferable points by Katie Genter, Senior Writer [TPG | Hero Image] This year, Wells Fargo made a big splash in the award travel world when it launched the [Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠Card](. The Autograph Journey Card offers a welcome bonus of 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 in the first three months. The card only carries a $95 annual fee, but you’ll earn 5 points per dollar on hotels, 4 points per dollar on airlines, 3 points per dollar on restaurants and other travel, and 1 point per dollar on other purchases. However, it’s important to remember each type of point or mile carries a different value. Based on our valuations, [Wells Fargo points]( are only worth 1.6 cents each. We value Wells Fargo points lower than other transferable points since the program currently has fewer high-value transfer partners. You can [transfer Wells Fargo points]( to five airline programs — Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Executive Club, Aer Lingus AerClub and Iberia Plus — and one hotel program, Choice Privileges. You can also redeem points for cash rewards at 1 cent each. If you’re considering a new [travel rewards card in the sub-$100 annual fee range]( compare the Autograph Journey to cards like the [Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card]( and [Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card]( that may offer some travelers better value. Here are stories that may help: - [Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card review]( - [Earn 60,000 transferable points with the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card]( - [Capital One Venture Rewards vs. Wells Fargo Autograph Journey]( - [Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Wells Fargo Autograph Journey]( 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: MILKO/GETTY IMAGES. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Save 15% at Choice Hotels this summer During the “unofficial start-to-summer sale” stay between May 23 and 27, save 15% off a minimum 2-night stay at Choice Hotels for the Memorial Day Sale! Must book by May 23. Terms and conditions apply. [Book now]( Today’s top stories [Book now: Fly business class to Europe this summer for just 50K miles each way]( Air France just released a number of business-class seats on flights from various U.S. cities to Europe available for only 50,000 miles. [Read more]( [Congress passes long-awaited FAA reauthorization bill, sends to Biden for signature]( The FAA reauthorization passed Congress with broad bipartisan support. The bill allots $150 billion in funding for the agency and includes a variety of safety and consumer protection provisions. [Read more]( [How TPG's points and miles experts maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards points]( From luxury flights to Europe to cash-free accomodation in Hawaii, here are seven ways TPG's experts maximize their Chase Ultimate Rewards points. 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[9 things to do when you get the Amex Business Platinum Card]( 8. [Why points and miles are a bad long-term investment]( 9. [Glaciers, beaches and vineyards: The perfect New Zealand South Island road trip]( [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. 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