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Also: Upgrade your Oneworld flight with miles from any airline partner [TPG]( Jul 24, 2020 MAXIMIZING MEALS As cases surge [in many parts of the U.S](. and governments begin scaling back some reopening plans, it remains clear that the safest place to [enjoy a meal]( is in our own homes. Ordering directly helps you put more money in the pockets of restaurant owners — since third-party services tack on significant fees — but sometimes services like [Grubhub and DoorDash]( are the most practical option, and unavoidable if you're hoping to take advantage of [special promotions](. Learn how to make the most of your dining purchase, with: - [The best credit cards for dining out and ordering in]( - [Cards offering extra credits and other temporary perks]( - [18 delivery promo codes to save money on your next meal]( While there are a handful of [rewarding card options]( to choose from, the [American Express® Gold Card]( continues to stand out, and, in some cases, has become [even more valuable]( during the pandemic. -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.]( [Upgrade your Oneworld flight with miles from any airline partner]( With several lucrative partnerships, you’ll never have a difficult time earning the miles you need for an upgrade. [Read more]( [Carnival says 4 vessels won't come back when cruising resumes]( The moves will reduce the number of ships that Carnival operates by about 15%. [Read more]( [New Marriott Bonvoy members can get a free night after two stays]( Your free night certificate will be automatically deposited directly into your account after completing the stays. [Read more]( [The complete history of credit cards, from antiquity to today]( From ancient civilizations to the modern-day, credit has been — and will continue to be — a key driver of the economy. [Read more]( [DHS reinstates New York's Global Entry, TSA PreCheck privileges]( The department had previously suspended New York’s Trusted Traveler program eligibility back in February. [Read more]( News you can use • [Royal Caribbean just figured out how to improve the worst part of cruising]( • [The best ways to get to the Maldives on points and miles]( • [American Airlines, Southwest now overtake Delta for the strictest mask policy in the US]( • [Chase elevates Freedom Unlimited bonus with 5x on groceries, $200 back for new cardholders]( • [Three versions of Avios: When to use Aer Lingus, Iberia and British Airways]( • [The complete guide to JetBlue TrueBlue Dining]( • [Alaska Airlines sees coronavirus as an opportunity for ‘rerack’ its route map]( • [You might be able to move to Barbados and work remotely for a year]( • [Southwest Airlines backtracks on a full schedule by year-end as recovery stalls]( • [Wells Fargo adds new deals program for credit and debit cardholders — how does it stack up?]( [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