✈ All of the Elite Qualification Changes You Need To Know About for 2021 & More News From TPG ✈

Also: Testing mandate creates 'a huge logistical challenge' [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jan 15, 2021 EARNING ELITE STATUS As much as airlines, hotel chains and other travel-related businesses were hoping global travel would have safely resumed by now, that's certainly not the case. Now, loyalty programs around the world have reduced their qualification requirements, resulting in some pretty fantastic opportunities to bring elite status within reach. Get the full scoop, with: - [All of the elite qualification changes to know about]( - [Our guide to airline status during the pandemic]( - [Two years of top-tier Hyatt status after just 9 nights]( While some offers seem almost too generous, like Hyatt's outlined above, lucrative promos may be necessary as brands work to rebuild. And if travel doesn't return quickly later this year, there may be more promotions to come. 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 [Testing mandate creates 'a huge logistical challenge']( Here's how TPG readers are navigating the new COVID test requirements to enter the U.S. [Read more]( [AA streamlines new international testing requirement]( American will offer flyers access to the VeriFLY mobile app to streamline the new international testing requirement. [Read more]( [Delta bullish on the return of business travel, despite ‘alarm bells’ of skeptics]( The airline aggressively forecast that corporate travelers would return in the second half of 2021. [Read more]( [CDC policy could have ‘chilling’ affect on international travel, expert warns]( Private and charter flight travelers must also comply with the same requirements as commercial passengers. [Read more]( [It’s the 12th anniversary of the Miracle on the Hudson]( Among the 155 souls on board? Ric Elias: co-founder and CEO of Red Ventures, TPG’s parent company. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Opening America: State-by-state guide to coronavirus reopening]( 2 [Opening America: State-by-state guide to coronavirus reopening]( 3 [Rolls-Royce unveils the largest aircraft engine testing facility in the world]( 4 [What are points and miles worth? January 2021 monthly valuations]( 5 [All of the elite qualification changes you need to know about for 2021]( 6 [13 things you need to know about getting COVID-19 tested for US-bound international flights]( 7 [Buying American miles for up to 40% off: Is it worth considering?]( 8 [There’s a Wyndham property for every traveler]( 9 [River cruising could return ‘very quickly’ after COVID-19 vaccines are widely available, says industry icon]( 10 [Deal alert: Alaska flights from $29 one way through 2021]( [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 2021