✈ American Extends Status, Makes It Easier to Earn Lifetime Elite Perks & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Cruise giant cancels all sailings worldwide into the summer [TPG]( Apr 14, 2020 ELITE STATUS EXTENSION Hopefully, current AAdvantage elites managed to sleep a bit better last night — after letting customers [sweat it out]( for more than a week, American finally detailed its [status extension]( giving members another year of perks like [complimentary upgrades]( [baggage fee]( waivers and [much more](. AA is also once again allowing members to earn miles that qualify toward lifetime elite status by spending with[co-branded credit cards]( such as the [Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite™ Mastercard®]( and the [Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard®](. Learn what to expect with each of the major U.S. programs, including: - [American AAdvantage]( - [Delta SkyMiles]( - [United MileagePlus]( While JetBlue and Southwest have yet to detail their plans, [Alaska Mileage Plan]( announced its own extension last week. A number of [international airlines]( and [hotel chains]( have implemented similar policies, too, giving travelers one less thing to worry about during this unprecedented [outbreak](. -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.]( [Cruise giant cancels all sailings worldwide into the summer]( The line also canceled all departures out of New York City through the end of the year. [Read more]( [How Points Advance cost a reader 135,000 Marriott points]( While Points Advance used to be an incredible tool for award travelers, the feature was heavily devalued last year. [Read more]( [How to avoid losing money with ‘no-fee’ United flight changes]( Without this workaround, you’ll end up out a lot of cash if you move to lower-cost flights. [Read more]( [Will a face mask keep you safe from viruses on a plane?]( Recommendations have shifted as we learn more about the novel coronavirus. [Read more]( [The cheapest Michelin-starred meals around the world]( From Singapore and Hong Kong to Spain and Hungary, we’ve listed some of the highest-rated budget meals around the globe. [Read more]( News you can use • [Dreaming of French Polynesia: How I’m booking Tahiti (again) on points and miles]( • [Stuck at home: Credit cards we’ve applied for during the pandemic]( • [Wyndham extending elite status and offering instant Gold status to essential workers]( • [What credit score do you need to get the Chase Sapphire Preferred card?]( • [How to stack Amex Offers for cash back and bonus points]( • [Best ways to maximize Capital One miles]( • [Credit card showdown: Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Ink Business Preferred]( • [The ultimate guide to Southwest Rapid Rewards]( • [Complete guide to airline elite status during the coronavirus outbreak]( • [Paying College Tuition on a Credit Card: Fees vs. Rewards]( [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