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Also: The coolest status swag, and what you have to do to get it  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 06/24/2019 REPURPOSED PLANES Ever wonder what happens to planes after the airlines [don't need them anymore]( Some are repurposed to carry cargo, some [head to the scrapyard]( and others spend their retirement [with friends in the desert](. And then there are the more "[outside the box]( projects — aircraft that, in some cases, end up where you might least expect them. A few recent standouts include: - [Dive Bahrain, and its Boeing 747 artificial reef]( - ["Connie," JFK's Lockheed Constellation hotel bar]( - [Plane in the City, a 737 restaurant in Kuala Lumpur]( And then the [list goes on]( from there... -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.]( [The Coolest Status Swag, and What You Have to Do to Get It]( [The Coolest Status Swag, and What You Have to Do to Get It]( For flyers who exceed the usual qualification levels or spend an unholy amount of money on tickets, airlines often extend exclusive status levels, perks and even personalized gifts. And we’re not just talking about your average membership card or drink tickets here. [READ MORE]( [Your Complete Guide to All Current Hotel Promotions]( [Your Complete Guide to All Current Hotel Promotions]( From Marriott Bonvoy to Wyndham Rewards, our new guide covers current promotions across the major chains, so be sure to bookmark this page for regularly updated offers, links and other information about your favorite programs. [READ MORE]( [Sleeping Passenger Wakes up on Empty Air Canada Plane]( [Sleeping Passenger Wakes up on Empty Air Canada Plane]( For most of us, sleeping on a plane is a pretty routine part of being a frequent flyer. For one Air Canada passenger, however, what should have been a short nap turned into more of a nightmare. [READ MORE]( [Where You Can Snow Ski This 4th of July]( [Where You Can Snow Ski This 4th of July]( While America’s birthday is usually associated with warm-weather celebrations, this year, at least five North American ski slopes will be open on the Fourth of July, giving you a unique alternative to a more traditional summer holiday. [READ MORE]( [Cathay Pacific Adding Mattress Pads and Slippers in Business Class]( [Cathay Pacific Adding Mattress Pads and Slippers in Business Class]( If Cathay Pacific’s first-class bedding is any indication of what the airline will offer in biz, the airline’s second highest cabin is set to receive a big boost soon. [READ MORE]( TPG PODCASTS "O’Zapft Is!" It's Monday and that means there's a brand-new [Miles Away]( The General Manager of [TripSavvy]( Molly Fergus, sits down with Zach Honig to share some tips and tricks around planning an early Autumn visit to Oktoberfest in Munich. Get the lowdown on the history of the event and where best to fly into and stay. Molly and Zach have got your survival guide for an unforgettable time in the city's famed beer halls and tents. Pro Tip: reserve your seat ahead of time. 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