✈ Top Stories of the Week, New Points and Miles Travel Deals & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Delta adds more than 50 nonstop flights for college football season May 19, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Top stories of the week by Katie Genter, Senior Writer [TPG | Hero Image] As usual, here’s your Sunday morning roundup of the most popular stories of the week. In the cruise world, travelers are excited [Princess Cruises will restart seven-night voyages to the Southern Caribbean]( out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, in October 2025 on the 2,600-passenger Grand Princess. Several credit cards offer biannual credits that reset at the start of July. One of these is [The Platinum Card® from American Express]( so we made a list of [12 items you can buy with your up-to-$50 Saks credit]( (enrollment required) before it resets. If you’re striving for [American Airlines elite status]( you’ll be happy to learn you can now [select more Loyalty Points at certain milestones](. However, remember Loyalty Points are only useful for earning elite status and aren’t the same as redeemable miles. Yours truly published a review of [Miraval Austin]( last week. This stay was unlike any other I’ve experienced, so check out my review to learn why I loved being in “Miraval mode.” Finally, readers loved two flight deals we covered. On the paid tickets side, [round-trip first-class tickets from the U.S. to Europe]( were found for as little as $2,639 for travel this summer. On the award tickets side, ample [business-class award availability to Europe]( was available through Air France-KLM Flying Blue. Here are a few more top stories you might have missed: - [7 people you should always tip on a cruise]( - [Delta joins United in debuting special CRJ-550 regional jet with walk-up bar]( - [Zipair economy vs. business class to Japan: Is the budget carrier worth it?]( - [JetBlue trims London, Paris and New York LaGuardia service; doubles down on San Juan]( 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: THE POINTS GUY. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Take flight and reserve your piece of history Delta Air Lines and American Express have again partnered to release a limited-edition Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card made from 33% metal from the iconic Boeing 747. Don’t miss the opportunity to add a piece of history to your wallet. Terms apply. [Learn more]( Today’s top stories [Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for May 2024]( Save, maximize and earn points on various travel purchases this summer and fall. [Read more]( [Delta unveils more than 50 special nonstop flights for college football season]( Delta Air Lines is bringing you closer to the action with a slew of new flights for college football season. [Read more]( [The best premium credit cards: A side-by-side comparison]( You may think that it’s outrageous to pay $395 (or more!) for a credit card's annual fee, but these premium travel rewards cards are packed with benefits. Here's how they stack up. [Read more]( [Why this flight-tracking app is my new go-to travel companion]( The flight-tracking app Flighty helps you track your flights, warns you about delays and cancellations, and provides real-time flight tracking. [Read more]( [How Disney takes care of 5,000 animals every day at Animal Kingdom and beyond]( Here's how Disney provides world-class care for the thousands of animals at Animal Kingdom while also inspiring the next generation of nature lovers. [Read more]( The latest 1. [7 types of purchases you should make with your Capital One Venture Rewards card]( 2. [How to maximize your rewards earning with the Chase Sapphire Preferred]( 3. [How to get your fourth reward night free when redeeming IHG points]( 4. [Port Canaveral cruises: A guide to cruising from the Orlando area]( 5. [With safety in the spotlight, FAA reauthorization includes long-awaited safety rules, plus full NTSB funding]( 6. [US State Department issues worldwide alert ahead of summer travel, Pride Month]( 7. [Free elite status, inflight Wi-Fi and more: Why you’ll want to join Qatar Airways’ membership program for students]( 8. [These are the best hotel bars around the world]( 9. [Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Gold: Credit card showdown]( 10. [Whose fault is it when your laptop is destroyed by another passenger on a flight?]( [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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