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(Partner offer, terms apply) TODAY'S POSTS: - [Qatar Airways’ Akbar al Baker Is Worried About War, Not Low-Cost Airlines]( - [The Ultimate Guide to Chase’s 5/24 Rule]( - [Expect Hour-Long Flight Delays at These Airports Memorial Day Weekend]( - [Book Discounted Awards in Hawaii and More With Marriott’s Summer PointSavers List]( - [11 Excellent Reasons to Visit Argentina Now]( - [Scientists Are Using DNA to Find the Loch Ness Monster]( - [Britney Spears Is Back — But Only on Ryanair]( - [5 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to Marrakech]( - [Cross-Country Comfort: United (757-200) First Class From Newark to Seattle]( - [Best Uses of 60,000 American Airlines AAdvantage Miles]( 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. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. [Qatar Airways’ Akbar al Baker Is Worried About War, Not Low-Cost Airlines]( By Alberto Riva on May 24, 2018 09:00 am Akbar al Baker is a meticulous man. The chief executive of Qatar Airways is known for a fanatical attention to detail that has led him to refuse the delivery of brand new airplanes because the cabin wasn’t up to his quality standards. But he’s also one of the most respected bosses in the airline industry — ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Qatar Airways’ Akbar al Baker Is Worried About War, Not Low-Cost Airlines on Facebook]( [The Ultimate Guide to Chase’s 5/24 Rule]( By Richard Kerr on May 24, 2018 08:00 am In the middle of 2015, applicants with excellent credit who applied for Chase Ultimate Rewards-earning credit cards suddenly found themselves being declined. The reason agents gave for the denials was the applicant “opened too many new accounts in the last 24 months.” Within a short period of time, enough data points were collected to determine ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like The Ultimate Guide to Chase’s 5/24 Rule on Facebook]( [Expect Hour-Long Flight Delays at These Airports Memorial Day Weekend]( By Melanie Lieberman on May 24, 2018 07:00 am Memorial Day is fast approaching — but if your long weekend plans include flying out of an airport on the Eastern seaboard, you may want to brace for long lines and hour-long longer delays. According to The Washington Post, a new analysis of federal transportation data by ValuePenguin shows that New York City-area airports are likely ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Expect Hour-Long Flight Delays at These Airports Memorial Day Weekend on Facebook]( [Book Discounted Awards in Hawaii and More With Marriott’s Summer PointSavers List]( By Seth Gruen on May 24, 2018 06:00 am Marriott’s PointSavers awards allow you to use fewer points than usual (up to 33% off) to book a stay at some of the brand’s top properties. Marriott recently released its PointSavers list for the summer months, and the ones below are definitely worth considering if they align with your upcoming vacation plans — or maybe ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Book Discounted Awards in Hawaii and More With Marriott’s Summer PointSavers List on Facebook]( [11 Excellent Reasons to Visit Argentina Now]( By Sorrel Moseley-Williams on May 23, 2018 10:00 pm Argentina has been considered a relatively inexpensive destination for visitors since 2001, when the South American country’s economy collapsed. Seventeen years later, it’s a better value than ever. In May, the Argentine peso plunged to 24.99 per US dollar, making it “the worst [currency] in emerging markets,” according to Bloomberg. While this potentially spells turbulent ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like 11 Excellent Reasons to Visit Argentina Now on Facebook]( [Scientists Are Using DNA to Find the Loch Ness Monster]( By Alexa Noel on May 23, 2018 08:00 pm If you’ve visited Scotland’s Loch Ness Lake, you have most likely heard the legend of the Loch Ness monster that lurks in its murky depths. Now, after hundreds of years of Scottish lore, a team of scientists are investigating the lake, and their findings may tell us if the monster is in fact real. Professor Neil ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Scientists Are Using DNA to Find the Loch Ness Monster on Facebook]( [Britney Spears Is Back — But Only on Ryanair]( By Katherine Fan on May 23, 2018 07:30 pm Britney Spears famously filmed part of the music video for “Toxic” — her 2003 pop hit — dressed as a flight attendant twirling her way through the cabin of a futuristic airplane (and definitely not obeying the seatbelt sign). It may be 15 years since the song first debuted, but flight attendants around the world don’t seem ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Britney Spears Is Back — But Only on Ryanair on Facebook]( [5 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to Marrakech]( By Lori Zaino on May 23, 2018 06:30 pm Marrakech, Morocco is a beautiful — and intense — place. For many travelers, the colorful sights, aromatic smells and powerful flavors can border on overwhelming, especially during their first trip. Knowing exactly what to expect (and how to prepare) when traveling to Marrakech can ensure a safe and smooth visit — and help you to enjoy ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like 5 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to Marrakech on Facebook]( [Cross-Country Comfort: United (757-200) First Class From Newark to Seattle]( By Ravi Ghelani on May 23, 2018 06:00 pm First class on United's 757-200 was a comfortable way to cross the North American continent. The pros: lie-flat seats, and solid food. The cons: a subpar blanket, and United's taken the 757 off this transcon route. [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Cross-Country Comfort: United (757-200) First Class From Newark to Seattle on Facebook]( [Best Uses of 60,000 American Airlines AAdvantage Miles]( By Ethan Steinberg on May 23, 2018 05:30 pm Co-branded airline credit cards often don’t offer as much value as transferable points cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card or the Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express. But Citi seems to have gotten the message, as they’ve recently refreshed the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard. Here’s an overview of the new earning rates with the ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Best Uses of 60,000 American Airlines AAdvantage Miles on Facebook]( For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, TPG newsletters may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. 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