✈ Top Stories of the Week, Our Favorite Points and Miles Deals & More News From TPG ✈

Also: How to avoid excise tax fees on Amex points transfers September 29, 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 Tanner Saunders, Senior Hotels Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] "Sunday scaries" are hitting hard today because suddenly next week is ... October? How did that happen? It feels like just yesterday that I was battling Japan’s unbearable summer humidity to write about Aman’s new sister hotel [Janu Tokyo]( and a stylish new [Six Senses in Kyoto](. Now, I’m writing this newsletter in a sweater back home in New York City. To avoid your own "Sunday scaries" and the reality that it’s time to turn the page on the calendar, let’s look back at this week's biggest stories. For airlines, a series of new routes and a handful of cuts had you all clicking away. [Delta Air Lines cut an entire city altogether]( (ouch!). Southwest Airlines, which just [rolled out its plans for assigned seats]( is [removing 15 flights from Atlanta]( but adding six new Nashville routes. The Alaska Airlines-Hawaiian Airlines merger news just keeps getting better: You can now [transfer HawaiianMiles (and American Express Membership Rewards points) to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan](. TPG tested it earlier this week, and transfers were instant. The Transportation Security Administration announced a plan to allow passengers flying from certain overseas cities to make [seamless connections once back in the U.S.]( This time-saving pilot program could roll out next year. A few other stories that held people’s attention this week included the news that Android users can now [upload digital passports to their phones]( American Airlines is targeting people with the [chance to earn Loyalty Points on award flights]( (of course, this American groupie wasn’t targeted) and Kimpton is opening its [first-ever all-inclusive resort](. Here are some more top stories from this week: - [Inside Chicago Midway's first-ever airport lounge, The Club MDW]( - [Sen. Durbin introduces new legislation that could dramatically change the points and miles landscape]( - [Affable service, glamorous common spaces and mediocre rooms: My weekend at the Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World]( - [Cunard Queen Anne cruise review: A lovely new ship that's still coming into its own]( - [5 under-the-radar ways to maximize the Amex Gold's dining credits]( 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]( Platinum perks for you and your business Want to elevate your business travel with elite benefits? With the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card, you’ll get a head start on your Medallion® status by receiving $2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) each Medallion qualification year, plus you'll earn $1 MQD for every $20 spent on the card. Right now, new cardmembers can earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $8,000 in purchases on the card within the first six months after account opening. Act fast, this elevated welcome offer ends Oct. 23, 2024. Terms apply. [Learn more]( Today’s top stories [Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for October 2024]( Save, maximize and earn points and miles on various travel purchases this October. [Read more]( [Quick Points: How to avoid excise tax offset fees on points transfers from American Express]( American Express charges excise taxes when you transfer points to a U.S. airline. [Read more]( [Disney cruise cabins and suites: Everything you need to know]( Choosing the right Disney cruise cabin for you is important, but it’s not super complicated. [Read more]( [Delta unveils first-ever flights from Salt Lake City to Seoul]( Delta Air Lines will once again connect its Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) hub with Asia. [Read more]( [New $900 bonus: Best-ever offer on the Chase Ink Business Unlimited]( Here are the current offers on the Ink Business Preferred, Cash, Unlimited and Premier cards. [Read more]( The latest 1. [Your guide to United Million Miler status]( 2. [Hilton Honors Amex Card review: Solid perks and no annual fee]( 3. [Venice cruise port: How to spend your day in Italy’s most romantic city]( 4. [Air France unveils free Starlink Wi-Fi for high-speed onboard internet]( 5. [A new Grand Hyatt is opening in Park City just in time for ski season]( 6. [Chase Aeroplan Credit Card review: A compelling and valuable airline card]( 7. [Hurricane Helene travel impacts: Flight cancellations as storm leaves trail of destruction]( 8. [TPG exclusive: Your first look inside the new Park Hyatt London River Thames]( 9. [A long way from Sandals: My first all-inclusive experience at a super-luxe upstate New York resort]( 10. [The new Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard is now available — is it worth it?]( [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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