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Also: An oasis in one of the country’s worst airports [TPG]( Feb 15, 2020 THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Coronavirus continued to impact travelers this week, with even more [flight cancellations]( but it's routes yet to come that have generated the most buzz — specifically, a [curveball from AA](. Some of the week's other most popular stories include: - [Alaska Airlines to join forces with American, Oneworld]( - [Marriott offered 250,000 points to stay elsewhere]( - [8 of the most challenging airport approaches for pilots]( - [What it's like to fly AA's new-and-improved first class]( - [Fast-growing budget carrier adds 9 new routes]( Want to stay on top of the latest [credit card]( [points and miles]( and [travel]( developments? Be sure to follow us on social media for real-time updates, 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.]( [Calm in the chaos: reviewing New York's Amex Centurion Lounge]( It's a real oasis in the middle of one of the country’s worst airports. [Read more]( [5 things to do now before Marriott changes take effect]( Nearly a quarter of the program’s portfolio will shift to a higher award category. [Read more]( [What it's like to fly Starlux's posh new lie-flat biz]( The experience is as close to perfect as you’re going to find on any narrow-body jet. [Read more]( [A Caribbean steal at Marriott's hidden gem in Costa Rica]( The award stay even includes horseback riding, zip lining, bird watching, hiking, yoga classes and a whole lot more. [Read more]( [A history of Delta in Seattle, Alaska Airlines’ hometown]( While Delta’s No. 2 position is not in question, the carrier faces a new challenge from Alaska's rekindled partnership with AA. [Read more]( TIP OF THE DAY Is premium economy worth the extra expense? [Our handy checklist will help you decide](. News you can use • [SkyMiles deal alert: Flights to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 26k SkyMiles RT]( • [The best ways to get to the Maldives on points and miles]( • [Is it safe to travel to Asia? Complete guide to traveling during the deadly coronavirus outbreak]( • [Alaska allies with American, joins Oneworld; airline employees who work with their Valentines; and more]( • [Maximizing Online Shopping Portals]( • [United Airlines extends Boeing 737 MAX cancellations into September]( • [Today only: 14x Membership Rewards (or 14% cash back) with IHG, Expedia, Dell, Saks and more]( • [Europe deal alert: Paris, Athens, Amsterdam and more from $272 round trip]( • [Delta rolls out special Airbus A321 livery to thank employees at profit-sharing event]( • [From debt to over 20 credit cards: the story of my personal finance journey]( [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