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Also: AA and Southwest moves suggest 737 MAX could be grounded for quite some time  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 03/25/2019 FLYING WITH BONVOY Typically, you'll get the best value when [redeeming hotel points]( for free stays — but, as we explain today, that isn't always the case, especially when it comes to [Marriott](. The Bonvoy program offers airline redemptions, too, with more than 40 partners to choose from, giving you an opportunity to use points to book top premium cabins, including [Korean Air]( and [Cathay Pacific first class](. We show you how to maximize: - [Alaska, American and Korean Air]( - [LATAM, Lufthansa, TAP and more]( - [Marriott Bonvoy transfer times]( For a full breakdown, see our post detailing your options for [redeeming points]( with Marriott Bonvoy — assuming they're [actually in your account]( of course. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large 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.]( [AA Extends MAX Cancellations Through April 24]( [AA Extends MAX Cancellations Through April 24]( American Airlines has removed its 737 MAX fleet from the schedule through April 24, as Southwest began moving its MAXes to a desert storage facility — two notable signs that the grounding could remain in place for quite some time. [READ MORE]( [What to Do If You Find Yourself on a Wildly Tilting Cruise Ship]( [What to Do If You Find Yourself on a Wildly Tilting Cruise Ship]( While alarming for many to experience, a significant roll from side to side isn’t a sign that a vessel is about to capsize or sink. Just like that rubber ducky in your bathtub, cruise ships are designed to stay upright in extremely rough seas. [READ MORE]( [British Airways Launches Airline's Shortest Flight]( [British Airways Launches Airline's Shortest Flight]( To travel on the 54-mile hop, passengers must select DMM or London as their arrival or departure city, as British Airways doesn't have rights to transfer passengers solely on its shortest flight to date. [READ MORE]( [New Zealand Adding ETA Requirements]( [New Zealand Adding ETA Requirements]( Once the new requirement kicks in, all travelers from a list of 60 visa waiver countries will need to hold an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) prior to entering the country. [READ MORE]( [Huge Upgrades Coming to Chicago O'Hare]( [Huge Upgrades Coming to Chicago O'Hare]( Slated to open in 2021, the new terminal will add around 350,000 square feet, bringing new amenities and easing congestion throughout O'Hare. [READ MORE]( TIP OF THE DAY Booking a long-haul trip with kids? Planning ahead can [make the experience more enjoyable for everyone]( with free tours, hotels and more. NEWS YOU CAN USE • [‘BLADE Continuous’ Now Offering 5-Minute Helicopter Rides Between Manhattan and JFK]( • [Waiting to Ticket an Award Hold — Reader Mistake Story]( • [7 Tips for Having a Perfect Drive on the Road to Hana]( • [Limited Time: Earn 10x AA Miles for Donating to the Red Cross]( • [7 Thoughts That Go Through Your Mind When Sleeping in an Ice Hotel]( • [You Can Now Rent Jackie O’s Former Yacht for a Cool $32 Million]( • [Family Fun in North Carolina’s Outer Banks]( • [Millennium Hotels and Resorts Is Launching a Simplified Rewards Program]( • [8 Mistakes Every Traveler Makes in Boston]( • [Top 5 Ways To Redeem 60,000 Ultimate Rewards Points For A Business Class Flight]( [3d2e82de-33e1-404a-8351-50c9d89ab361.png]( [10aa94f3-8b29-45de-820c-3380b3d4351d.png]( [60c2b0ba-7b57-4ddd-86e2-bc0dd7fa733d.png]( [e677576b-9e7c-4ee1-90d0-91fdc508a80e.png]( [56ec7da1-4d9a-422f-8d5c-8b5c2c135f8c.png]( [42ac36af-b24a-4972-b853-e5eb1acec9e5.png](mailto:info@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at thepointsguy.com. Where to find us: The Points Guy 251 Park Ave S 6th Floor New York, NY 10010 USA Prefer the old email format? [Update your profile here.]( Changed your mind? You can [unsubscribe]( at any time. [Advertiser Disclosure:] The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities The Points Guy © All rights reserved 2019