✈ Biden Expands COVID-19 Travel Ban, The Current State of Business Travel & More News From TPG ✈

Also: 5 things I learned status matching to Delta during the pandemic [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jan 25, 2021 THE STATE OF BUSINESS TRAVEL With COVID-19 case numbers continuing to break records in some parts of the world, businesses have all but eliminated employee travel — at least for now. After the pandemic, business-related travel will undoubtedly return in some form, but it's likely to look a bit different than it did before. That said, there are some business travelers already back on the road. This Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET, TPG founder and CEO Brian Kelly will be chatting with TripActions' Ilan Twig to learn who is traveling right now, where they’re going and how they’re getting there. Get up to speed, with: - [Learn about the current state of business travel]( - [Your direct link to register for free right now]( - [TPG's country-by-country guide to recovery]( While some industry executives are confident that business travel will recover quickly, others aren't so sure. Still, there's clearly a strong thirst among leisure travelers, and it may not be long before more corporate workers get back out on the road. 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 [A behind-the-scenes look at the seat installation on a Virgin Atlantic A350]( While some aircraft are delivered fully fitted from the manufacturer, Ruby Slipper was originally a test aircraft for Airbus. [Read more]( [5 things I learned status matching to Delta during the pandemic]( The pandemic has changed many of our travel priorities, especially when it comes to flying. [Read more]( [Choosing between local currency or home currency when using your cards abroad]( Why you should definitely push back if a shop owner or waiter tries to convince you to pay using your home currency. [Read more]( [5 reasons I’m so excited about Marriott’s new hotel in Zermatt]( I'm thrilled that Marriott will eventually offer a hotel in Zermatt, Switzerland — and a posh Ritz-Carlton at that. [Read more]( [Why you should consider flying an airline with COVID-19 insurance]( Some airlines are hoping to give flyers additional peace of mind by offering extra insurance during the pandemic. [Read more]( [President Biden reinforces travel ban, adds South Africa to the list]( President Biden has expanded the ban as the U.S. fights to contain the continuing surge. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [15 easy ways to earn more Delta SkyMiles in 2021]( 2 [Amex Business Platinum for flights: When to transfer vs. when to pay with points]( 3 [KLM to continue operating long-haul flights after reaching crew testing deal]( 4 [Beginner’s guide to finding award space with ExpertFlyer]( 5 [TPG reader credit card question: Are authorized users covered by credit card travel insurance?]( 6 [7 beautiful Italian destinations for a fall vacation]( 7 [How I Swipe: TPG Senior Travel Features Reporter Katherine Fan]( 8 [Snow, cruel winds and ice: How pilots operate safely during freezing weather approaches]( 9 [The ultimate guide to earning and redeeming Wyndham Rewards]( 10 [When to bring a stroller on a trip (and when to leave it behind)]( [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