✈ Why the Amex Platinum Might Just Be the Best Card for Delta Flyers & More Daily News From TPG ✈

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For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. [Why the Amex Platinum Might Just Be the Best Card for Delta Flyers]( By Sarah Silbert on Oct 13, 2017 08:00 am Official Application Link: The Platinum Card from American Express (60,000-point bonus offer) Back in October, the Platinum Card from American Express became much more appealing to award travelers with the addition of a 5x category for airfare purchased directly from the carrier. Based on TPG’s valuations, 5 Membership Rewards points per dollar equals a return ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Why the Amex Platinum Might Just Be the Best Card for Delta Flyers on Facebook]( [How Can I Earn More Segments Toward Elite Status?]( By Julian Mark Kheel on Oct 13, 2017 07:00 am “Reader Questions” are answered twice a week — Mondays and Fridays — by TPG Senior Writer Julian Mark Kheel. The majority of folks who earn elite status do it based on miles flown, but the major airline programs also offer the option to qualify based on the number of flights you take, which are known ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like How Can I Earn More Segments Toward Elite Status? on Facebook]( [A Look at the World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Debuting in 2018]( By Jeffrey Preis on Oct 12, 2017 08:00 pm Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas has just been replaced as the world’s largest cruise ship by … Royal Caribbean. The newest member of its International Oasis class of ships, Symphony of the Seas, just got one step closer to its April 2018 debut. The new ship weighs in at 230,000 gross tons — nearly ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like A Look at the World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Debuting in 2018 on Facebook]( [Chase Says Sapphire Reserve Retention Rate Is Better Than Expected]( By The Points Guy on Oct 12, 2017 07:30 pm When the Chase Sapphire Reserve burst onto the scene just over a year ago, the credit card industry — and all of us points and miles junkies — were taken by storm. Not only did the card offer an outstanding 100,000-point sign-up bonus, but the earning potential on the card is also fantastic. If you’re even ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Chase Says Sapphire Reserve Retention Rate Is Better Than Expected on Facebook]( [Flight Review: ANA (777-300ER) Economy From Los Angeles to Tokyo]( By J. Keith van Straaten on Oct 12, 2017 07:00 pm ANA's 777-300 economy product offered a solid, affordable way to fly between LA and Tokyo. The Pros: Great service and comfortable seats. The Cons: A broken tray table and food that could have been better. [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Flight Review: ANA (777-300ER) Economy From Los Angeles to Tokyo on Facebook]( [Narcos Fans Can Now Stay in Pablo Escobar’s Former Estate in Tulum, Mexico]( By Lori Zaino on Oct 12, 2017 06:30 pm You’d never guess by looking at chic, serene Casa Malca that it was once a former home of Pablo Escobar. But indeed, this incredible estate, which is located on the white sands and clear waters of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, once belonged to the famous Colombian drug lord who inspired the Netflix show Narcos. Casa Malca ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Narcos Fans Can Now Stay in Pablo Escobar’s Former Estate in Tulum, Mexico on Facebook]( [Priority Pass Members Now Have Access to a New Lounge in Pittsburgh]( By Alexa Noel on Oct 12, 2017 05:40 pm Pittsburgh International Airport has been on a roll recently. Besides increased service from airlines, the airport has piloted a new program that allows non-travelers to access the terminal. Most impressive, though, is the fact that the airport is slated to get a brand-new, $1 billion terminal. Now, members of the Priority Pass network that are ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Priority Pass Members Now Have Access to a New Lounge in Pittsburgh on Facebook]( [Deal Alert: US Cities to Southeast Asia From $389 Round-Trip]( By JT Genter on Oct 12, 2017 05:17 pm Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Deal Alert: US Cities to Southeast Asia From $389 Round-Trip on Facebook]( [Check out the Plane Southwest Will Soon Fly to Hawaii]( By Zach Honig on Oct 12, 2017 03:30 pm In the summer of 2016, Boeing’s 737 MAX was merely a fascination for aviation professionals and enthusiasts — this Wednesday, Southwest took the plane mainstream. Late last night, the carrier took Twitter by storm after it posted a simple graphic on the social platform: You heard that right. We’re thrilled to share our intention to ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Check out the Plane Southwest Will Soon Fly to Hawaii on Facebook]( [Delta Plans to Take Basic Economy Worldwide in 2018]( By Zach Honig on Oct 12, 2017 02:30 pm As of this year, American, Delta and United all offer a new fare class called “basic economy.” If you haven’t heard of this product, it’s worth reading up — it was even the topic of a recent Reader Mistake Story, so, yeah, basic economy is something you’re going to want to avoid. And that’s exactly ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Delta Plans to Take Basic Economy Worldwide in 2018 on Facebook]( For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, TPG newsletters may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from TPG direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab. PS - Not sure which card is the best for your travel strategy? 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