✈ New Chase Bonus Category, United Devaluations & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Delta offering targeted status challenges [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Oct 21, 2020 UNITED DEVALUES PARTNER AWARDS If you’re a United MileagePlus loyalist, there’s one thing you’ve likely become familiar with in recent months: devaluations. The airline has removed award charts, [eliminated partner award charts]( and made it more difficult for MileagePlus members to earn status by flying [on partner airlines](. Now, United devalued its program even further by implementing a [mileage premium]( on partner award tickets booked within 21 days of departure. To read about United’s other devaluations in the last year, get the full scoop with: - [The day has arrived: United award charts are no more]( - [United pulls its Star Alliance partner award chart as it transitions to dynamic pricing]( - [United Airlines makes it harder to qualify for status with partner flights]( This is pretty disappointing news, especially since this is the third time in a year United didn’t communicate an award pricing change to its members. But it’s not all bad news if you’re a United fan. The airline did [eliminate change fees]( on many tickets this summer. Victoria M. Walker, TPG Reporter 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](#). TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Chase adds groceries bonus category through April 2021]( Cardholders will now earn 3x or 2x on the first $1,000 spent at grocery stores with the CSR and CSP. [Read more]( [United raises partner award prices (again) for close-in bookings; here’s the new ‘award chart’]( Close-in flights on partner airlines have become more expensive when using United miles. [Read more]( [Check your email: Delta offering targeted status challenges up to Diamond Medallion]( If targeted, you only have until Oct. 31 to enroll in this new status challenge that could earn you Medallion status through January 2022. [Read more]( [Singapore Airlines to restart world's longest flight in November — with a big change]( There will be a new U.S. home for the world's longest flight when it returns in November. [Read more]( [There's nothing quite like being in an airport and I miss it. Really]( This writer longs for the day when travel returns to normal. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Why Alaska Airlines can’t retire its Airbus A320s all at once]( 2 [Personal or business: Which flavor of Amex Platinum and Amex Gold is best for you?]( 3 [5 things to know about JW Marriott Bonnet Creek — the newest hotel near Disney]( 4 [How to ensure you earn bonus points for grocery purchases]( 5 [When will international travel return? A country-by-country guide to coronavirus recovery]( 6 [Over 400,000 miles and counting: Review of the Rimowa carry-on bag]( 7 [Register now for the next Future of Travel webinar on international airline strategy]( 8 [Marriott Bonvoy Boundless vs. Bonvoy Brilliant: Which card is right for you?]( 9 [Here are 18 food delivery promo codes to help you save money on your next meal]( 10 [The best business and personal credit card combinations]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](mailto:tpg@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA 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