✈ Comparing the Two Best Business-Class Suites & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Will a face mask keep you safe from viruses on a plane? [TPG]( Jan 28, 2020 BUSINESS-CLASS BATTLE For the past few years, [Qatar's Qsuite]( — winner of the [TPG Award]( for Best International Business-Class Product — has had little competition at the top, thanks to a spacious floor plan, a full sliding door and a unique "[Quad]( configuration that lets families experience a long-haul flight together. ANA's new The Room business class is giving Qatar a run for its money, though — it's been coined "[the new gold standard]( by TPG's Zach Griff. So, naturally, we ran through some of the key features of both top products, with the goal of helping you decide which to book. Learn what it's like to experience both, with: - [Comparing the two best business-class suites]( - [My review of Qatar's Qsuite on the 777-300ER]( - [Zach's review of ANA's The Room to New York]( Thinking about booking a trip? Don't miss TPG's detailed [business-class battle]( for our suggestion on which to pick. -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.]( [Myth-busting: Will a face mask keep you safe from viruses on a plane?]( Given the growing concern over coronavirus, we asked a research scientist to explain whether medical face masks can help protect you. [Read more]( [Why it’s easy to confirm upgrades on these United 787 routes]( A gate agent will clear eight economy passengers into business class just before departure — assuming you don’t end up with a refreshed plane. [Read more]( [Saving $200 cost me elite status — reader mistake story]( It's key to not only audit your loyalty accounts, but also to remain vigilant when you don’t get the rewards you expect. [Read more]( [Cardholders targeted with 25,000-point Amex upgrade offer]( It could be worth considering if you happen to be among those with the offer on their account. [Read more]( [The final A380 for ANA is out of the hangar, and it looks stunning]( All three A380s will be dedicated to the popular leisure route between Tokyo and Honolulu. [Read more]( TIP OF THE DAY [See how Freebird can save the day]( when your flight is canceled. News you can use • [Lesser-known benefits of the American Express Business Platinum Card]( • [Wyndham award chart changing in 2 weeks, lock in redemptions now]( • [My hotel had the phone number for America West; here’s what happened when I called]( • [The best credit cards for groceries]( • [Here’s why you should never turn down a credit limit increase]( • [How to find the best pre-qualified credit card offers]( • [Hello Aeroplan, is anybody there?]( • [What the new Midfield Satellite Concourse at LAX will look like]( • [Amex Platinum 100k, Amex Gold 50k offers available via CardMatch]( • [Can you be sued for your online travel reviews? Here’s how to protect yourself]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in]( [mail](mailto:info@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA 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 the 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 2020