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Also: 6 tips for booking Lufthansa first class awards, why fares should stay low in 2019  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 04/20/2019 MOBILE BANKING INNOVATIONS This week, T-Mobile made a surprising announcement, introducing a [checking account]( that offers an industry-leading return. Yes — that T-Mobile, the US telecommunications company. Like the upcoming [Apple Card]( which also leverages mobile banking to reduce overhead and [engage consumers]( directly, T-Mobile's product [bucks the trend]( of offering low returns and employing sneaky fees. It's the latest example of how smartphones are enabling new and improved options for consumers, including: - [T-Mobile's new high-yield checking, with up to 4% APY]( - [The iOS-exclusive Apple Card, launching summer 2019]( - [How Apple's innovating, and the larger industry impact]( While [4% interest]( with T-Mobile does sound especially intriguing, there are restrictions to note. Even so, many customers will be hard-pressed to find a more [compelling alternative]( — especially if they already have a mobile phone account. -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.]( [These 3 Factors Will Likely Keep Airfares Low in 2019]( [These 3 Factors Will Likely Keep Airfares Low in 2019]( Aviation economists say there are three factors outside of airlines’ control that help determine the cost of your ticket. And, fortunately, all three are predicted to hold airfares at relatively low prices in the US throughout the rest of this year. [READ MORE]( [Chase Increases Bonus for Upgrading to the World of Hyatt Card]( [Chase Increases Bonus for Upgrading to the World of Hyatt Card]( Better yet, you could apply outright for the newer [World of Hyatt Credit Card]( and take advantage of the up to 50,000 sign-up bonus points available to new card holders after hitting spending requirements. [READ MORE]( [Which London Airport Will JetBlue Fly To?]( [Which London Airport Will JetBlue Fly To?]( JetBlue has a tough job ahead in a crowded market, but by deploying fuel-efficient aircraft, the airline might be able to carve out a profitable niche for itself and revolutionize the premium space with a new version of its business class, Mint. [READ MORE]( [6 Tips for Booking Lufthansa First Class Awards]( [6 Tips for Booking Lufthansa First Class Awards]( While Lufthansa operates a diverse fleet of planes with a first-class cabin to its hubs in both Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC), you’re going to have to jump through a number of hoops to land a coveted first-class award. [READ MORE]( [How United Recycles Amenity Kits Left on Board]( [How United Recycles Amenity Kits Left on Board]( Through a partnership with Clean the World, United has been taking unused portions of its amenity kits and repacking them as hygiene bags for communities in need. Here, we walk you through the process at United's Chicago HQ. [READ MORE]( TIP OF THE DAY When visiting Boston, [be prepared to call it an early night](. TPG PODCASTS Heading out of town for the holidays? Use your travel time today to listen to the latest [Talking Points]( episode with JetBlue's President and COO, Joanna Geraghty. You can also find our social media team sharing their favorite travel tips on the most recent [Miles Away](. If you've already listened to those, head to [thepointsguy.com/podcast]( to find episodes you might have missed, and tell us what you think in [our listener survey](. 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