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TODAY'S POSTS: - [It Just Got A Lot Easier For Delta Loyalists To Fly to Africa]( - [The Ultimate Guide to Citi ThankYou Rewards]( - [Should I Upgrade to the New Southwest Priority Credit Card?]( - [The Last-Minute SPG and Marriott Merger Checklist]( - [American Almost Kicked Me Off My Flight For Taking Photos]( - [How to Save Money When Renting a Car for a Large Family]( - [A Honeymoon Disaster: Flying Air India’s 787 From Milan to Delhi]( - [Deal Alert: Mainland Cities to Hawaii From $333 Round-Trip]( - [Watch Elephants Take a Drink From This Resort’s Swimming Pool]( - [Active Volcano South of Tokyo May Cause Major Flight Delays in Japan]( 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](. [It Just Got A Lot Easier For Delta Loyalists To Fly to Africa]( By Darren Murph on Aug 16, 2018 09:00 am Delta’s getting serious about its efforts in Africa. After complimenting service between New York (JFK) and Accra, Ghana (ACC) — which TPG himself flew and reviewed — with year-round service between JFK and Lagos, Nigeria (LOS), the carrier has announced a codeshare partnership with Kenya Airways on flights to and from the African carrier’s hub at Nairobi’s ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like It Just Got A Lot Easier For Delta Loyalists To Fly to Africa on Facebook]( [The Ultimate Guide to Citi ThankYou Rewards]( By Darren Murph on Aug 16, 2018 08:00 am Citi issues 19 different credit cards, including co-branded hotel and airline cards, but only five — all on the consumer side — give you full access to the company’s valuable ThankYou Rewards program and all its airline and transfer partners. And whether you’re applying for your first credit card, a seasoned pro looking to complement a ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like The Ultimate Guide to Citi ThankYou Rewards on Facebook]( [Should I Upgrade to the New Southwest Priority Credit Card?]( By Brendan Dorsey on Aug 16, 2018 07:00 am “Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Associate Editor Brendan Dorsey. Last month, Chase and Southwest launched a new co-branded credit card — the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card. This new upper mid-tier card builds on top of the two existing personal Southwest cards, so TPG reader McKenzie wonders if it’s worth it to ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Should I Upgrade to the New Southwest Priority Credit Card? on Facebook]( [The Last-Minute SPG and Marriott Merger Checklist]( By Summer Hull on Aug 16, 2018 06:00 am This is officially the final countdown before the Starwood Preferred Guest and Marriott Rewards programs become one on this coming Saturday — August 18. The merger and integration process has been years in the making, and hopefully, you are already well prepared for the big transition coming this weekend. However, I can’t possibly be the ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like The Last-Minute SPG and Marriott Merger Checklist on Facebook]( [American Almost Kicked Me Off My Flight For Taking Photos]( By Benji Stawski on Aug 16, 2018 05:00 am Saturday evening, I flew American Airlines Flagship First class from New York JFK to Los Angeles. It was my first time flying first class on American Airlines’ three-cabin Airbus A321 used for premium transcon services, and I managed to score a fantastic points redemption by booking through Etihad. Understandably, I was very excited for my flight. What ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like American Almost Kicked Me Off My Flight For Taking Photos on Facebook]( [How to Save Money When Renting a Car for a Large Family]( By Dan Miller on Aug 15, 2018 09:00 pm With a family of eight, we often find that we need to rent a car for our trips, as transportation options such as Uber and taxis are rarely feasible. Additionally, the economics of flying compared to driving lean pretty heavily in favor of driving when you can fit eight people in a single vehicle. On ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like How to Save Money When Renting a Car for a Large Family on Facebook]( [A Honeymoon Disaster: Flying Air India’s 787 From Milan to Delhi]( By Lori Zaino on Aug 15, 2018 07:30 pm If I had to write this review with a single word, it would be this: Don't. Pros: I could stretch my legs. [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like A Honeymoon Disaster: Flying Air India’s 787 From Milan to Delhi on Facebook]( [Deal Alert: Mainland Cities to Hawaii From $333 Round-Trip]( By JT Genter on Aug 15, 2018 07:15 pm Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Deal Alert: Mainland Cities to Hawaii From $333 Round-Trip on Facebook]( [Watch Elephants Take a Drink From This Resort’s Swimming Pool]( By Haley Mellen on Aug 15, 2018 07:00 pm In South Africa, there are a slew of immersive experiences that expose safari-goers to the incredible wildlife many of us only see at the zoo. But few compare to the close encounter Mhondoro Lodge guests had with a trio of elephants who turned one of the property’s swimming pools into their personal watering hole. A tour guide, ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Watch Elephants Take a Drink From This Resort’s Swimming Pool on Facebook]( [Active Volcano South of Tokyo May Cause Major Flight Delays in Japan]( By Jane Frye on Aug 15, 2018 06:30 pm Residents of a tiny volcanic island 600 miles south of Tokyo are taking increased seismic activity detected on Mount Shindake by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) seriously. Kuchierabujima’s 100 residents have been asked to prepare for evacuation in response to volcanic earthquakes and sulfur emissions; it’s been recommended that the disabled “leave the island immediately,” ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Active Volcano South of Tokyo May Cause Major Flight Delays in Japan on Facebook]( For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, TPG newsletters may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from TPG direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab. PS - Not sure which card is the best for your travel strategy? [Click here to get my personalized recommendation now for free.]( Don't ever miss out again on the best travel deals, news, and points opportunities. 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