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Also: Inside the last flight of Delta's Boeing 777 [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Nov 1, 2020 WHERE YOU CAN GO Two weeks ago, I made my way from the U.S. to the Middle East in [Emirates first class]( for an exceptional vacation in [Dubai]( (pictured above). I was hesitant to book an international trip during the pandemic, but it was a welcome change of pace, and I felt safe, thanks to enforced mask mandates throughout the UAE. Fortunately, more and more countries are [now open to Americans]( from [Aruba]( to [Zimbabwe]( with dozens more options in between. Learn more about where you can go, with: - [The 60+ countries now open to Americans]( - [TPG's guide to international coronavirus recovery]( - [New tool shows you real-time COVID-19 requirements]( Note that just because you can travel internationally doesn't necessarily mean that you should. I was considering a fall trip to Egypt and Kenya, but decided on a [Southwest U.S. road trip]( instead. With so much up in the air, [international travel]( can be a logistical nightmare — while you could end up having a fantastic time, a domestic getaway can be incredibly rewarding, and far easier to pull off. 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](#). TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Sunset for the Triple Seven: Inside the last flight of Delta’s Boeing 777]( The former Delta Air Lines flagship, beloved by passengers, retired on Saturday. We were on board for its last service. [Read more]( [The worst 5 long-haul economy-class cabins in the sky today]( We sifted through all of our economy flight reviews over the past 18 months to ween out those that scored the lowest. [Read more]( [Evolution of an airliner: From the 747 jumbo jet to the 787 Dreamliner]( A look at the changes in aircraft from the 747 to the 787. [Read more]( [Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport finally opens after a decade of delays]( The airport project began in 2006, and was plagued by financial problems, bureaucratic delays and construction flaws. [Read more]( [England going into second coronavirus lockdown lasting four weeks]( UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a national lockdown going into effect on Thursday, Nov. 5 and lasting through Dec. 2. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Here are all the ways you can earn bonus points with Chase cards right now]( 2 [Best credit cards for airport lounge access in 2020]( 3 [From boarding assignments to pretzels: What to expect on your next Southwest Airlines flight]( 4 [How to earn 1,000 Southwest points the next time you dine out (or order in)]( 5 [Last chance: Delta offering targeted status challenges up to Diamond Medallion]( 6 [How I Roll: TPG Credit Cards Reporter Chris Dong]( 7 [A guide to Amex Centurion Lounges]( 8 [Loyalty fraud is on the rise — here’s what happens when your points are stolen]( 9 [When to book through Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts vs. Chase Luxury Hotel and Resort Collection]( 10 [Split down the middle: Travelers have mixed feelings about airlines increasing capacity]( [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