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Also: When a small flight schedule change opens a valuable opportunity August 11, 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] It’s hard to believe we’re nearly to the midway point in August — and in the final stretch of what’s been another record-setting summer for travel. Even as the year’s busiest travel season winds down, though, there’s a lot of reason to be excited about what’s ahead — and to start considering how you’d like to redeem your next bundle of points and miles. To that end, we have to talk about Hawaii. One of the state’s best hotels is [now part of Marriott Bonvoy]( — and can be booked with points. We’re seeing redemptions as low as 84,000 Bonvoy points at Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu. Be sure to consult [TPG’s Awards vs. Cash Calculator]( to make sure dynamic pricing doesn’t get the best of your points — but note that [certain Chase cardholders]( are seeing some hefty transfer bonuses to Marriott right now. Meanwhile, another hotel loyalty program that’s a favorite among many TPG staffers is seeing huge growth and new ways to earn and use points — including at [Arizona’s first Grand Hyatt]( debuting this fall. Hyatt also reported [big gains in its loyalty program](. The company has been helped by the recent addition of the upscale Mr & Mrs Smith portfolio — which you can now book by transferring your [Chase Ultimate Rewards]( points and [Bilt Rewards]( points to World of Hyatt. At airports, travelers from several states can now avoid pulling out their wallet, ID and boarding pass at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. [Apple’s digital ID]( is now TSA-approved for residents of Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Arizona and Maryland — and more states may soon be on the way. Could a new premium product be coming to JetBlue? Executives recently teased a big announcement. [They didn’t give hints]( but some think a domestic first-class-style cabin could be on the horizon. Other U.S. airlines continue to make big changes, too. Southwest Airlines flights [now show up in Kayak]( (along with Google Flights), which is a big change for the airline and makes it easier to compare prices when booking a trip. Here are some other stories that caught our eye last week: - [How to maximize Amex's 30% transfer bonus with Avios]( - [TSA PreCheck hits record 20 million members — up 33% since last year]( - [Breeze announces 18 new routes, 5 new cities — including first Newark flights]( - [Here are the best credit card welcome offers for August]( - [Why your next dream trip should be a Norwegian Cruise Line voyage in Europe]( - [8 ways to get free or discounted TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear]( 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 [All about Frontier Airlines' all-you-can-fly passes for 2024-25]( Frontier Airlines offers different versions of its GoWild! Pass. Here is how they work and whether they are worth it. [Read more]( [How I leveraged a 5-minute schedule change into a much more comfortable flight itinerary]( Here's how a proposed five-minute schedule change led to a better itinerary on Singapore Airlines. [Read more]( [Cap One the final of the big 4 credit card issuers to increase Global Entry credit to $120]( Credit card issuers are raising Global Entry fee credits as the application fee for the program increases from $100 to $120 in October. [Read more]( [The Hoxton, Chicago review: Come to work and stay to socialize]( The Hoxton, Chicago is ideal for locals and visitors alike looking to meet and mingle socially and professionally. [Read more]( [8 best Australia and New Zealand cruises]( We chose options that vary in length, ports of call and price, so everyone can find their own Down Under dream cruise. [Read more]( The latest 1. [Best ways to redeem points and miles for Hawaiian Airlines flights]( 2. 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