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[FAQs About Chase’s New Premium Sapphire Banking Account and 60k Bonus]( By Ethan Steinberg on Oct 01, 2018 08:05 am Chase’s Sapphire brand doesn’t just apply to two extremely popular rewards credit cards; it now extends to the Sapphire Banking checking account option. Available exclusively to Chase Sapphire cardholders who meet certain requirements which we’ll discuss below, this premium checking account is now open for applications in-branch, with a 60,000-point sign-up bonus. This can be stacked ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like FAQs About Chase’s New Premium Sapphire Banking Account and 60k Bonus on Facebook]( [United Launching 787-10 Dreamliner on Newark-LAX and SFO]( By Zach Honig on Oct 01, 2018 08:00 am Later this year, United will take delivery of its first extended-length Dreamliner, the Boeing 787-10. With a maximum range of 7,400 miles, the larger -10 isn’t capable of operating the airline’s longest international flights, so it’s a better pick for hops to Europe, and even some premium routes within the US. On Monday, United shared ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like United Launching 787-10 Dreamliner on Newark-LAX and SFO on Facebook]( [How Rebooking Saved Me 18,000 Points — Reader Success Story]( By The Points Guy on Oct 01, 2018 07:00 am Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Kasey, who trimmed the cost of an award by nearly one third. Here’s what he had to say: I booked Southwest flights to Salt Lake City for my wife and kids so they could see my sister-in-law’s new baby in January. We have a decent amount of Chase ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like How Rebooking Saved Me 18,000 Points — Reader Success Story on Facebook]( [The Points & Miles Backpacker: 8 Tips for Traveling With Only a Carry-On]( By Brian Biros on Oct 01, 2018 06:00 am Fitting everything you need for an extended trip into a carry-on sized pack is a skill that took me a long time to perfect. “Be prepared” and “just in case” were phrases I told myself that led to overpacking, baggage fees, time wasted at baggage claim and lost-luggage annoyances. I’ll share the key tips I’ve ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like The Points & Miles Backpacker: 8 Tips for Traveling With Only a Carry-On on Facebook]( [The Best Airline Credit Cards of 2018]( By Jason Steele on Sep 30, 2018 08:00 pm Looking for the best airline credit cards? Most folks already know that if a particular airline sees a good chunk of your annual travel, it’s a smart move to apply for its corresponding co-branded card. But that’s not the only reason to add an airline card to your wallet. Some benefits can apply well beyond travel just on that particular carrier, especially ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like The Best Airline Credit Cards of 2018 on Facebook]( [The Best Airlines for Pet Travel]( By Danielle Vito on Sep 30, 2018 07:00 pm So you’re ready to travel the world with your pet by your side. But which airline is best for your fur baby? To help you choose the right airline for you and your favorite canine, feline, rabbit or bird, The Points Guy teamed up with Airfarewatchdog.com on a reader survey answered exclusively by traveling pet parents. We also ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like The Best Airlines for Pet Travel on Facebook]( [TPG Readers Share Their Best Hotel Redemptions of Summer 2018]( By Kaeli Conforti on Sep 30, 2018 06:00 pm Last week, after sharing our TPG Lounge readers’ most impressive award flight redemptions of the summer, we couldn’t help but wonder what they’d been able to do in terms of hotel redemptions. Unsurprisingly, there were quite a few head-turning awards. Here’s a look at some of our favorite responses. (Some responses have been lightly edited for style ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like TPG Readers Share Their Best Hotel Redemptions of Summer 2018 on Facebook]( [7 Critical Rules for Maneuvering the Airplane Aisle]( By Michael Y. Park on Sep 30, 2018 05:00 pm If an airplane cabin were a battlefield, the aisles would be the trenches where most of the conflict takes place. After all, it’s where passengers all but wrestle for overhead bins, where toes are crushed by laden drink carts, and columns of bathroom goers are subjected to the equivalent of poison gas attacks every time ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like 7 Critical Rules for Maneuvering the Airplane Aisle on Facebook]( [‘Furious’ Travelers Shun Ryanair Amidst ‘Flurry’ of Strikes]( By Katherine Fan on Sep 30, 2018 04:00 pm Infuriated customers are rallying forces to boycott beleaguered budget carrier Ryanair after the latest employee strike led to 190 flight cancellations, representing 8% of the airline’s total operations and stranding more than 35,000 of travelers across Europe. The Daily Star reports that some customers say that Ryanair has “ruined [their] lives” after nearly a dozen total strikes in ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like ‘Furious’ Travelers Shun Ryanair Amidst ‘Flurry’ of Strikes on Facebook]( [Deal Alert: Los Angeles to Perth, Australia From $679 Round-Trip]( By Julian Mark Kheel on Sep 30, 2018 03:30 pm 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 as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Deal Alert: Los Angeles to Perth, Australia From $679 Round-Trip 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. 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