✈ Top Stories of the Week, How to Get a Refund for Delta's Meltdown & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Plus, new video: Race to Paris with Olympic diver Matty Lee July 28, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Top stories of the week by Tarah Chieffi, Travel News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Hello and happy Sunday! I am back from Paris (le sigh), but the good news is that I was lucky enough to avoid the massive [flight disruptions caused by a global IT outage]( beginning last weekend. This was especially lucky because most of my flights were with Delta Air Lines, which suffered the [worst and longest-lasting effects of the tech outage](. Readers were understandably glued to this major travel news, and several members of our TPG Lounge group on Facebook [shared their own horror stories](. If you were [caught up in the Delta cancellations]( be sure to save your receipts and file for reimbursement. Let’s take a look at some of the other top headlines from the week. Love it or hate it, Southwest Airlines' [open-seating policy]( is on its way out. The airline is also [adding red-eye flights and extra-legroom premium seats]( in an attempt to woo passengers who have come to expect such features. In yet more airline news, TPG got an in-person look at [Qatar Airways' swanky new Qsuite business-class seats]( during the Farnborough International Airshow. I’m not sure if it’s the [new white gold color option]( the limited-time elevated welcome offer or, sadly, the higher annual fee, but the refresh of the [American Express® Gold Card]( is certainly making waves. While Princess Cruises announced the debut of [Star Princess]( the biggest cruise ship ever to sail to Alaska. In honor of the Paris Olympics, TPG’s talented video team produced an epic [3-way race from London to Paris]( featuring Olympic gold medalist Matty Lee racing against Nicky and Liam. [Check it out]( to see who wins. Here are a few more of the week’s top stories: - [JetBlue cuts or halts 24 routes, pulls out of 7 cities — but doubles down on New England]( - [Yet another giant cruise ship is heading to Los Angeles as competition heats up]( - [Capital One discontinues Walmart card, closes applications for Savor]( - [American Airlines adds new domestic destination in Southern California]( - [Transportation from Cancun International Airport to your hotel: How to avoid scams, overpaying and more]( 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. Today’s top stories [How to get money back if you were stranded on Delta Air Lines]( Here's what to do if you incurred expenses, booked a flight on another airline or got stranded during Delta's recent meltdown. [Read more]( [3 ways to get Hyatt Globalist status]( Here are some strategies you can use to accrue the required tier-qualifying nights or base points each year. [Read more]( [The end of an era: Why I'm sad about Southwest Airlines saying farewell to open seating]( A professed Southwest Airlines superfan explains her feelings about the carrier's recently announced changes. [Read more]( [10 best Hawaii cruise tips for getting the most from your island-hopping trip]( Here are our top 10 Hawaii cruise tips to help you make the most of your sailing and your time in the islands. [Read more]( [American Express Gold Card review: Best for foodies]( The Amex Gold Card is one of the best options for those who spend a lot dining out and at supermarkets. [Read more]( The latest 1. 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