✈ One Year Later: How I Earned and Redeemed With Bank of America Premium Rewards & More Daily News From TPG ✈

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(The Points Guy receives a commission from Chase) TODAY'S POSTS: - [One Year Later: How I Earned and Redeemed With Bank of America Premium Rewards]( - [Family Getaway: Fly American or Alaska Airlines from 5,400 Amex Points During Transfer Bonus]( - [50 Hours in International Business Class — Reader Success Story]( - [Get Free Admission to 1,400 Museums This Weekend]( - [American Airlines Raises Bag Check Fees by $5 Apiece]( - [Redemption of the Week: A Holiday Vacation in New Zealand]( - [Deal Alert: Flights to Spain on Full-Service Carriers From $318 Round-Trip]( - [Ryanair Employee Calls Customer a ‘Fat Slob’ in Facebook Post]( - [Student Pilot Attempts to Steal an American Airlines Airbus]( - [Your Questions Answered About Southwest’s Companion Pass]( 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](. [One Year Later: How I Earned and Redeemed With Bank of America Premium Rewards]( By The Points Guy on Sep 21, 2018 08:55 am The Bank of America Premium Rewards credit card burst onto the scene last year, plunging itself into a crowded field of other travel rewards credit cards. Although its points aren’t transferrable like Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards, it did get high marks for industry-leading returns in terms of cash back. As soon as ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like One Year Later: How I Earned and Redeemed With Bank of America Premium Rewards on Facebook]( [Family Getaway: Fly American or Alaska Airlines from 5,400 Amex Points During Transfer Bonus]( By Summer Hull on Sep 21, 2018 08:00 am There are few things I love more in the points and miles world than a good old-fashioned transfer bonus. You never know when (or if) a transfer bonus will appear, but when it does, you have the opportunity to extract more value for your points if you transfer them to that partner. Since families are ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Family Getaway: Fly American or Alaska Airlines from 5,400 Amex Points During Transfer Bonus on Facebook]( [50 Hours in International Business Class — Reader Success Story]( By The Points Guy on Sep 21, 2018 07:00 am Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Matan, who used points to book a round-the-world honeymoon trip. Here’s what he had to say: My wife and I live in Portland, OR, and for our honeymoon we wanted to experience both a classic, secluded beach setting, as well as something more adventurous and culturally/gastronomically stimulating. We ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like 50 Hours in International Business Class — Reader Success Story on Facebook]( [Get Free Admission to 1,400 Museums This Weekend]( By Jordan Allen on Sep 20, 2018 08:00 pm So, here’s a way to entertain yourself this weekend without breaking the bank. Smithsonian Magazine is facilitating its 14th annual Museum Day on Saturday, an event that offers guests free admission to more than 1,400 museums across the US. Often, museums charge admission that can cost about $25 a person per entry. Museum Day, according to ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Get Free Admission to 1,400 Museums This Weekend on Facebook]( [American Airlines Raises Bag Check Fees by $5 Apiece]( By Katherine Fan on Sep 20, 2018 07:30 pm Packing for every occasion? It’s soon going to cost you even more. American Airlines announced Thursday that the cost of checked bags will increase by $5 apiece beginning Friday, September 21. Currently, your first AA checked bag costs $25 and a second bag costs $35 on flights within US territories including Puerto Rico and the ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like American Airlines Raises Bag Check Fees by $5 Apiece on Facebook]( [Redemption of the Week: A Holiday Vacation in New Zealand]( By Peter Rothbart on Sep 20, 2018 07:00 pm For the next Award Redemption of the Week, I want to share a story from TPG reader Paige, who transferred points to book a long-haul United award: Last year I heard about the Chase Sapphire Reserve while it was still offering 100,000 bonus points. The thought of taking on a credit card when I had student loans ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Redemption of the Week: A Holiday Vacation in New Zealand on Facebook]( [Deal Alert: Flights to Spain on Full-Service Carriers From $318 Round-Trip]( By Jordan Allen on Sep 20, 2018 06:45 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 online travel agency such ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Deal Alert: Flights to Spain on Full-Service Carriers From $318 Round-Trip on Facebook]( [Ryanair Employee Calls Customer a ‘Fat Slob’ in Facebook Post]( By Jordan Allen on Sep 20, 2018 06:30 pm It’s widely accepted that Ryanair is no stranger to controversy among the aviation community. In the past month, the airline has faced on board drug use, pilot strikes and an incident in which Paralympian Anne Wafula-Strike was left stranded on a plane. And that’s just scratching the surface. So, what happened this time? The story actually begins long before ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Ryanair Employee Calls Customer a ‘Fat Slob’ in Facebook Post on Facebook]( [Student Pilot Attempts to Steal an American Airlines Airbus]( By Jordan Allen on Sep 20, 2018 06:15 pm At 2am on Thursday, 22-year-old Florida Institute of Technology student Nishal Sankat was caught attempting to steal a plane from Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) in Florida. According to USA Today, Sankat had pulled up to the passenger terminal and jumped the fence to the tarmac. He left his car abandoned and running on the ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Student Pilot Attempts to Steal an American Airlines Airbus on Facebook]( [Your Questions Answered About Southwest’s Companion Pass]( By Caroline Schagrin on Sep 20, 2018 06:00 pm This video is part of our weekly YouTube series: To The Point. On this episode, News Editor Emily McNutt explains how you can bring along a friend, family member or whoever you want on a Southwest flight for free with the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube series for quick tips, ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Your Questions Answered About Southwest’s Companion Pass 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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