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Also: Southwest is ending all flights from Newark Liberty  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 07/25/2019 MAXIMIZING HILTON HONORS With Amex currently offering [boosted welcome bonuses]( with both the [Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card]( (130k points) and [Hilton Honors American Express Card]( (90k points), after meeting minimum-spend requirements, it's a great time to dig into the chain's [loyalty program]( to see [how to make the most]( of your valuable new points. Today's must-reads include: - [Maximizing redemptions with Hilton Honors]( - [7 great ways to use 150k Hilton Honors points]( - [TPG readers' best Hilton success stories]( Meanwhile, if you're still on the fence about which card to get, our [comprehensive guide]( has you fully covered 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.]( [Video: TPG Reviews the Stylish London Edition Hotel]( [Video: TPG Reviews the Stylish London Edition Hotel]( With a Michelin-starred restaurant in the lobby and an undeniably “cool vibe” throughout, The London Edition ranks pretty high for TPG — despite its steep nightly rate. [READ MORE]( [Southwest Airlines Is Ending All Flights From Newark Liberty]( [Southwest Airlines Is Ending All Flights From Newark Liberty]( The carrier expects to shrink overall seat capacity in 2019 – a sharp reversal from Southwest’s previous projection of 5% year-over-year growth. [READ MORE]( [How to Stay off the Passenger Shaming Naughty List]( [How to Stay off the Passenger Shaming Naughty List]( The account’s popularity skyrocketed when news outlets like Good Morning America and CNN picked it up. [READ MORE]( [Delta Premium Select: Is It Worth It?]( [Delta Premium Select: Is It Worth It?]( While these seats clearly don't offer a long-haul business-class experience, they're worth considering for anyone prioritizing comfort while traveling many hours over an ocean. [READ MORE]( [How I Got An American Airlines Gate Agent to Reverse a Wrong Upgrade Decision]( [How I Got An American Airlines Gate Agent to Reverse a Wrong Upgrade Decision]( Naturally, when an upgrade seems to be rightfully yours, it’s incredibly frustrating to be skipped. [READ MORE]( TIP OF THE DAY Keep [these tips]( in mind to avoid being a pool pest to your fellow guests. NEWS YOU CAN USE • [Amtrak to Launch Nonstop Acela Service Between New York and Washington, DC]( • [Sky-High Expectations: A Review of the Park Hyatt Shanghai]( • [4 Cards Currently Offering Welcome Bonuses of 100,000 Points or More]( • [British Airways Is Getting Its First A350 Tomorrow]( • [Can Pets Fly on Basic Economy Tickets?]( • [Would You Pay $2,500 For an (Almost) All-You-Can-Travel Subscription?]( • [Woman-Only Crew Flies a United 787 to the World’s Largest Airshow]( • [Maximizing Hilton Amex Free Night Certificates]( • [Deal Alert: Nonstop Flights to Spain From $225 Round-Trip]( • [Kids Ski Free in Colorado and Utah With Epic Ski Days]( [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