✈ How to Use Your Amex Airline Fee Credit on an Airline Gift Card & More Daily News From TPG ✈

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We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. [How to Use Your Amex Airline Fee Credit on an Airline Gift Card]( By Brian Biros on Dec 18, 2017 07:00 am One of the most valuable perks of the Platinum Card from American Express is the $200 airline fee credit. A similar $100 credit exists for the Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express. This credit is meant to cover incidental fees, such as checked baggage or in-flight refreshments, on a pre-selected qualifying airline. Unfortunately, this credit can’t be ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like How to Use Your Amex Airline Fee Credit on an Airline Gift Card on Facebook]( [ATL Power Fully Restored as Atlanta Opens Convention Center for Stranded Passengers]( By JT Genter on Dec 18, 2017 12:16 am Power was finally restored to Atlanta Airport (ATL) just before midnight Sunday night, as stranded passengers are thrown a lifeline by the City of Atlanta: food and lodging. Power Restoration At 7:32pm Eastern, the airport reported that the first ATL concourse to have restored power was the international Concourse F. Then at 11:19pm, there was ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like ATL Power Fully Restored as Atlanta Opens Convention Center for Stranded Passengers on Facebook]( [Atlanta Airport Evacuated as Power Outage Continues, Possible Cause Determined]( By Julian Mark Kheel on Dec 17, 2017 07:15 pm Major issues continued on Sunday night at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), as the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that Atlanta police were planning to evacuate the airport in its entirety after the airport lost most of its power around 1pm Eastern Time, causing thousands of flights to be delayed, diverted or canceled. UPDATE: Police plan ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Atlanta Airport Evacuated as Power Outage Continues, Possible Cause Determined on Facebook]( [Best Gifts for Business Travelers]( By Brad Japhe on Dec 17, 2017 05:00 pm Business travelers might seem like a cinch to shop for during the gift giving season: Just wrap up some sort of luggage and call it a day. But you’re not getting away that easy. Most frequent fliers are quite comfortable with the baggage they already own; and they can be a finicky bunch when it comes ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Best Gifts for Business Travelers on Facebook]( [Santa Barbara Becomes a Ghost Town as Monster Wildfire Moves Closer]( By JT Genter on Dec 17, 2017 04:00 pm The Thomas Fire continued to grow Sunday as firefighters battled the strong Santa Ana winds to get control over the massive blaze before it reaches Santa Barbara. Reportedly, the city has become a ghost town from the widespread evacuations. According to the latest California fire assessment at 8:58am Pacific Time, the monster wildfire has grown to ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Santa Barbara Becomes a Ghost Town as Monster Wildfire Moves Closer on Facebook]( [Hotel Review: The Renwick Hotel in New York]( By Lori Zaino on Dec 17, 2017 03:30 pm Get inspired by writers like Hemingway and Steinbeck at this boutique property in midtown Manhattan. The pros: Intimate, chic rooms in a historic space. The cons: Mediocre staff and organization. [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Hotel Review: The Renwick Hotel in New York on Facebook]( [There’s Still a Few More Chances to Earn 1,000 Free Marriott Points]( By Julian Mark Kheel on Dec 17, 2017 03:00 pm It’s NFL Sunday, which means yet another opportunity to earn 1,000 free Marriott Rewards points as part of the hotel chain’s “Extra Points Sundays” promotion. The new football trivia question is now up, and as always, you’ll want to tweet your answer by 8pm EST this Sunday, December 17. What year did the current instant-replay ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like There’s Still a Few More Chances to Earn 1,000 Free Marriott Points on Facebook]( [All Flights Halted at Atlanta Airport Due to Power Outage]( By Julian Mark Kheel on Dec 17, 2017 02:09 pm Update 5:55pm EST: Atlanta’s ground stop is extended again to at least 7:00pm EST (00:00 Zulu) and the FAA has advised that “further extensions are highly likely.” Update 5:15pm EST: The ground stop in Atlanta has now been extended again to at least 6:00pm EST (23:00 Zulu). Update 4:45pm EST: The FAA has extended the ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like All Flights Halted at Atlanta Airport Due to Power Outage on Facebook]( [9 Airports That Really Get Into the Holiday Spirit]( By Alexa Noel on Dec 17, 2017 02:00 pm ‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and busy travel. As the Christmas season rolls in, airports around the world are creating unforgettable holiday experiences for travelers. From London to Singapore, these airports help ease the stress of flying by recreating remarkable displays and hosting exciting holiday-themed events. Going beyond illuminating Christmas trees and Santa Claus appearances, these ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like 9 Airports That Really Get Into the Holiday Spirit on Facebook]( [Get 10% Off British Airways Flights Through 2018 Using a Chase Visa Credit Card]( By JT Genter on Dec 17, 2017 01:30 pm British Airways is a frustrating airline for mileage collectors. BA’s Avios mileage currency can be great to utilize for partner flights, but the airline’s cost-prohibitive carrier surcharges on its own flights usually makes booking awards on British Airways planes a terrible value. But where the airline can come through for those of us looking for ... 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