✈ U.S. Government Bans Travel From Europe & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Tips for booking flights home from Europe now [TPG]( Mar 12, 2020 EUROPE TRAVEL BAN It’s been a busy — and confusing — week when it comes to travel developments around the novel coronavirus. Last night the U.S. government banned travel for 30 days for any foreign national that has visited any country within the Schengen Area “at any point during the 14 days prior to their scheduled arrival to the United States.” Here are some major things you should be aware of: - The [U.S. government’s Europe travel ban goes into effect this Friday]( - [IHG’s cancellation and elite-qualification announcement]( - Many [major cruise lines will now let you cancel]( For all of the latest news, find all our coverage [here](. -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.]( [Tips for booking flights home from Europe now]( Now’s the time to leverage your miles, points and cash and get home safe and sound. [Read more]( [What it's like flying in the U.S. this week]( There’s something other than just upgrades, delays and free onboard snacks on the minds of travelers recently. [Read more]( [How and why I canceled our trip due to coronavirus concerns]( Given all factors, it was the right call. [Read more]( [The best travel rewards credit cards for each bonus category]( Daily spending on credit cards is the most reliable way to earn travel rewards. [Read more]( [Delayed and dirty: A review of Alaska's 737-900ER in coach]( How does Alaska stack up in coach against its larger domestic competitors on the all-important transcontinental routes? [Read more]( TIP OF THE DAY It's easy to get away from the freeways and urban sprawl to [experience plenty of natural beauty in and around LA](. News you can use • [Guide to credit card annual fees]( • [Everything you need to know about the US European travel ban]( • [How Airbus uses “the weirdest jet in the world” to assemble its airplanes]( • [Here’s why Ritz-Carlton club level rooms remain so exclusive]( • [Use your points and book a staycation at one of these 7 kid-friendly resorts]( • [Chase Freedom Unlimited: A great card for beginners and pros alike]( • [Cruise line Viking suspends operations worldwide due to coronavirus]( • [IHG waives cancellation fees; lowers elite status requirements]( • [President Donald Trump bans travel from Europe for 30 days over coronavirus outbreak]( • [UPDATED: Is the US about to ban travel to Europe?]( [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