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Also: Getting a $1,200 Delta first-class ticket for $19 with Freebird  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 08/03/2019 FREE ELITE STATUS From airport [lounge access]( to [free upgrades]( to first class, airline elite status can be tremendously valuable — in many cases, frequent flyers can expect to get [thousands of dollars]( worth of perks each year. It also usually takes a considerable amount of flying to reach certain tiers, though airlines offer shortcuts from time to time, as is the case [for American Airlines]( this week. We explain how to [check to see]( if you're targeted for AA's latest status freebie — if you are, you can expect the following terms: - A requirement to register by August 13 - Status is valid through October 31, 2019 - Select offers to qualify through January 2021 Benefits vary [depending on which tier]( you're targeted for, but if you're planning to fly American this year, it could certainly be worth signing up. -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.]( [Freebird Bought My Sister a $1,200 Delta First Class Ticket for $19]( [Freebird Bought My Sister a $1,200 Delta First Class Ticket for $19]( The incredibly generous service adds a whole new level of value to flying low-cost carriers. [READ MORE]( [Watch the TPG Team Race a Plane and Train From London to Paris]( [Watch the TPG Team Race a Plane and Train From London to Paris]( Our London-based team set out on an international race from Buckingham Palace to the Eiffel Tower. Click on through to see who won! [READ MORE]( [The Rise and Fall of Delta’s Tokyo Hub]( [The Rise and Fall of Delta’s Tokyo Hub]( With business travelers bound for Tokyo preferring Haneda and few connecting flights, it makes little sense for Delta to continue operating at NRT. [READ MORE]( [Famous Chef Is Bringing His Entire Sushi Restaurant in Japan to NYC]( [Famous Chef Is Bringing His Entire Sushi Restaurant in Japan to NYC]( They haven’t just recreated the iconic sushi restaurant — they actually closed down the restaurant in Japan and shipped the entire thing to the Big Apple. [READ MORE]( [Economy at Twice the Price: Flying Premium Economy on Austrian's 767]( [Economy at Twice the Price: Flying Premium Economy on Austrian's 767]( With unremarkable food and service, the airline falls short when it comes to delivering a distinctly premium experience for its customers. [READ MORE]( TIP OF THE DAY Enlist the pros to [avoid unnecessary passport delays]( — without breaking the bank. NEWS YOU CAN USE • [Is United Airlines Limiting Advance Complimentary Elite Upgrades?]( • [New Airline Routes, a New Universal Theme Park and More]( • [What Type of Plane You Are, as Told by Your Zodiac Sign]( • [What’s New at This Year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival]( • [Head of Hilton Honors Tells TPG Why He Thinks Experiences Are the New Sweet Spots]( • [5 Reasons Chase Sapphire Preferred Should Be Your First Card]( • [Pack Your Bags: The Euro Is at Its Lowest Rate in More Than 2 Years]( • [Choosing the Best Credit Card for Delta Flyers]( • [Treated Like an Empress: Staying at Caesars Palace as a Diamond Member]( • [Deal Alert: Flights to Spain From $237 Round-Trip]( [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