✈ 2 Islands Added To ‘Do Not Travel’ List, JetBlue's New $65 Carry-on Bag Fee & More News From TPG ✈

Also: How much are your points and miles worth this month? [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Mar 6, 2021 THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES With case numbers far below their horrific peak, and President Biden sharing news that the U.S. will have enough vaccines for all adults by the end of May, many Americans once again seem optimistic about their future travels, and are even booking flights. While we're certainly looking forward to a future of open borders and safe global exploration, the news remains mixed on that front. You'll learn more about what to expect now and in the months to come with this week's top stories: - [Unpacking JetBlue's new $65 carry-on bag fee]( - [2 Caribbean islands added to ‘do not travel’ list]( - [The docs you’ll need for a digital health passport]( - [What to know about Amex's new phone protection]( - [8 cool destinations you can visit with Southwest]( Want to stay on top of the latest travel developments throughout the week? Follow TPG on social media, including [Twitter]( [Instagram]( and [Facebook](. 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 [Fabulous property but dated rooms; The Kauai Marriott that will soon be a Sonesta]( This property is in a beautiful corner of Kauai, but the rooms and the buildings are in desperate need of a refresh. [Read more]( [American Airlines offering $50, extra vacation day to vaccinated employees]( If you have an opportunity to get vaccinated, you should certainly take it — whether there's money on the table or not. [Read more]( [First look: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to reopen this summer with “Moana” theme]( The resort is now scheduled to reopen in July 2021 — and we’ve gotten our first peek at its all-new look. [Read more]( [NetJets hopes to add 20 supersonic planes to private jet fleet]( Throughout the pandemic, some former airline flyers have shifted their focus to private jets, hoping to minimize their exposure. [Read more]( [How much are your points and miles worth this month?]( Some rewards are clearly more valuable than others — our goal is to give you a sense of how they all stack up. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [The ultimate guide to United Club access]( 2 [Credit card showdown: Amex Gold vs. Amex Green]( 3 [Your ultimate guide to family points pooling]( 4 [Breaking: Disneyland and other California theme parks can reopen April 1 — but it will be different than before]( 5 [What we know about the data breach targeting frequent flyer info]( 6 [Want to socially-distance at large events? Be prepared to pay more]( 7 [Let’s talk credit: 5 ways the pandemic has changed how you access it]( 8 [Free points! These loyalty programs are offering bonuses just for signing up]( 9 [March roundup: The latest credit card benefit changes you need to know]( 10 [Traveling Brits to be required to carry form indicating travel is essential or face $276 fine]( [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