✈ 30 New JetBlue Routes, Best Cards for Summer Road Trips & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Inside the Disney Resort that will be home to top NBA teams [TPG]( Jun 19, 2020 BEST CARDS FOR ROAD TRIPS Before we dig into an especially hot topic for [travel this summer]( — the best cards to use for [gas purchases]( — I'd like to share a clarification. Yesterday, I mentioned that masks prevent the transmission of [coronavirus]( but it's important to note that [face coverings]( are just one component — maintaining physical distance whenever possible, washing your hands thoroughly and avoiding touching your face are key to preventing transmission, as well. While many airlines have [procedures in place]( aimed at helping passengers stay safe, there's no question that many travelers are choosing to stay closer to home, [exploring the country by car]( instead. As always, there are opportunities to [make the most]( of your points and miles, and we're here to help, with: - [The best credit cards for gas purchases]( - [Booking new, realistic summer getaways]( - [Maximizing points on summer road trips]( Personally, while I don't plan to fly anytime soon, I'm really looking forward to my [summer getaways]( including a [family road trip]( along the East Coast. Be sure to [keep these tips in mind]( as you're planning your own American adventures, too. -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.]( [We have work to do — TPG’s commitment to diversity and inclusion]( TPG, along with so many other companies and brands, is confronting the stark reality that we haven’t done enough. [Read more]( [Inside the Disney Resort that will be home to top NBA teams]( The teams were given their respective hotel assignments based on their rankings in the league at the time of the shutdown. [Read more]( [JetBlue announces 30 new routes, adds Mint from Newark]( The airline hopes the routes will help it generate revenue, reactivate aircraft and avoid staff furloughs this fall. [Read more]( [Get a free COVID antibody test when you donate blood]( If you’ve already recovered from COVID-19, your antibody-laden plasma is in especially high demand. [Read more]( [Why you should be excited about JetBlue’s Mint expansion]( Only time will tell how United responds, but the Chicago-based carrier will definitely be monitoring the developments closely. [Read more]( News you can use • [TPG Talks episode nine: Disney reopening plans]( • [Who’s got the biggest plane? See the VIP jets of world leaders]( • [The top 5 premium-economy cabins in the sky today]( • [How the travel industry is celebrating Juneteenth in 2020 — and why it’s so important]( • [Boris Johnson is repainting the UK prime minister’s plane from grey to red, white and blue — for $1.1 million]( • [6 reasons why there’s never been a better time to visit Bermuda]( • [What’s inside an airplane’s emergency medical kit?]( • [7 credit cards that can get you $1,000 or more in value]( • [Deal alert: Nonstop flights to South America in 2021 from $232 round-trip]( • [Antigua has been open for two weeks; here are the rules for visiting]( [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 Was this email forwarded to you? [Please subscribe]( to receive your own daily newsletter every morning. Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [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