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Also: American unlikely to slash Wi-Fi prices June 2, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Top stories of the week by Sean Cudahy, Aviation Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Happy Sunday! I hope this finds you in the midst of a relaxing weekend. I know I needed it after a week on assignment in Germany, covering one of the biggest aviation conventions of the year. In fact, it was a pretty busy week for our entire team — particularly those of us keeping tabs on a string of news from two of the biggest U.S. airlines. If you fly Southwest Airlines, heads up: The carrier has [dramatically hiked fees]( for both its EarlyBird check-in and upgraded boarding services; these are popular ways to ensure you find a good seat on Southwest. Last week the airline also revealed plans to [add seven new routes]( (including three to Las Vegas) — but also to cut service on four. As this was going on, I got a first look at [Southwest’s brand-new seats]( unveiled Tuesday in Hamburg. They’ll be on the airline’s new jets starting in 2025. Meanwhile, American Airlines' strategy shift comes with big news for AAdvantage members — particularly if you travel for work. American is [scrapping its plan]( to limit mileage earnings on certain corporate and third-party bookings, so your business travel should be safe to earn miles and Loyalty Points for the foreseeable future. That revelation came a day after American announced the [departure of a top executive]( who was a key driver behind the policy. In the hotel world, there was World of Hyatt news that disappointed some loyalists: The Mr & Mrs Smith hotels are [using dynamic award pricing]( which means the number of points you’ll need for a stay will be unpredictable — just like it is at Marriott or Hilton. This proved a pesky hurdle as I recently started searching for late-summer Hyatt award space in Italy. The past week also served as a good reminder of the perks many credit cards offer beyond travel benefits. For Chase cardholders, the [Sapphire Presents concert series]( is a great item for your summer bucket list. And American Express cardmembers [got presale access]( to U.S. Open tennis tournament tickets in New York. Here are some other stories that caught our attention last week: - [Last chance: Earn 75,000 of the most valuable points with the Chase Sapphire Preferred]( - [Here are the best credit card welcome offers for June]( - [How Chase Sapphire travel insurance saved my family over $1,500]( - [Should I fly in early for my cruise? The pros and cons of arriving ahead of time]( - [Sun Country adds 2 new routes, extends schedule to April 2025]( - [Ritz-Carlton is taking over a famed resort on the North Shore of Oahu]( 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. Keep your personal information secure Proposed legislation in Congress could kill credit card rewards programs and risk your personal information with less secure credit card processing networks. Join TPG and take action to fight the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 by reaching out to Congress today. [Act now]( Today’s top stories [Book now: Delta One award availability from the US to Seoul for only 130k SkyMiles]( You can fly from the US to Seoul in Delta's business-class suites for as low as 130,000 miles this summer. [Read more]( [American has no current plans to slash Wi-Fi prices, executive suggests]( It doesn't appear major changes are on the horizon for the pricing of American Airlines' inflight Wi-Fi service. [Read more]( [Pride on points: How to use points and miles to celebrate Pride in 6 US cities this year]( Here's how to use points and miles to cover flights and hotels at U.S. Pride events, in NYC, Chicago, LA and Miami Beach. [Read more]( [Banyan Tree’s first Caribbean resort will be in the Bahamas]( The upscale Banyan Tree brand will expand into the Bahamas with Banyan Tree Bimini Resort & Residences. [Read more]( [3 new technologies from Visa could lighten your wallet and payments this year]( These products are designed to fight fraud and give consumers and merchants more control over the payment process. [Read more]( The latest 1. [12 under-the-radar LGBTQIA+ beach destinations]( 2. [Why the Chase Freedom Unlimited should be the first card in every student’s wallet]( 3. [Exciting new airline routes from May 2024 and beyond]( 4. [Bilt Rent Day (June 1): Earn bonus points at Neighborhood Dining restaurants and more]( 5. [Princess Cruises ships ranked by size from biggest to smallest — the complete list]( 6. [Here are the best credit card welcome offers for June]( 7. [These business cards can help you stay under Chase’s 5/24 rule]( 8. [Quick Points: Save cash and earn bonus points on utilities and insurance]( 9. [Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for June 2024]( 10. [Deal alert: Book round-trip flights to Venice from $479]( [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. 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