✈ What We Know About the Global Coronavirus Crisis & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: You can use your Global Entry card as a Real ID [TPG]( Feb 1, 2020 THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES It's no surprise that this week's top travel coverage focused specifically on the [global coronavirus outbreak]( which has caused hundreds of deaths, prompted all three major U.S. airlines to [suspend flights]( to and from China and resulted in travelers canceling plans around the world. In fact, this week's four most-read stories [cover the disease]( including: - [World Health Organization declares global emergency]( - [Will a mask keep you safe from viruses on a plane?]( - [A look inside the 747 that evacuated Americans]( - [Airlines and hotels offering full refunds]( We've rounded up some of the biggest developments, too — [head over to this post]( for the latest news. And be sure to follow us on social media for more, including [Facebook]( [Instagram]( and [Twitter](. -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.]( [You can use your Global Entry card as a Real ID]( Come October, if you don't have an ID that complies with the Real ID requirements, you will not be able to fly. [Read more]( [What you need to know about traveling between the UK and EU]( Most EU laws will still apply, including the free movement of people, which makes it easy for UK citizens to travel. [Read more]( [The no-annual-fee cards that best the Chase Sapphire Reserve]( As we explain, a pair of no-annual-fee cards can yield a better value than the Chase Sapphire Reserve. [Read more]( [Nice service, ancient seat: Reviewing Air Canada Rouge]( Though the plane felt especially dated, top-notch food and drinks helped make for a more enjoyable flight. [Read more]( [United takes delivery of first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with new cabins]( It joins United’s existing fleet of Dreamliners, which are undergoing a retrofit over the next few years. [Read more]( TPG PODCASTS We want to know what you've enjoyed on Talking Points so far and how we can make it even better for you. [Fill out the listener survey here]( News you can use • [Another river cruise line is jumping into ocean cruising]( • [A rebrand for one of the most exclusive lounges in the world]( • [Have teddy bear, will travel: Southwest goes above and beyond for young passenger]( • [Here’s how one flight attendant can make or break a flight]( • [The best Caribbean cruise for every type of traveler]( • [LATAM to leave Oneworld on May 1, earlier than expected]( • [$8 tickets between Barcelona and Madrid with Spain’s new high-speed, low-cost rail service]( • [Trump White House adds 6 new countries to travel ban list]( • [The world’s biggest charter jet is heading to Wuhan to evacuate Europeans]( • [American introduces new food-for-purchase menu]( [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