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Also: FAA proposes $14,500 fine following alleged mask refusal, alcohol violation [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Mar 13, 2021 THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES The past few days have brought more hope for a return to "normal" than we've had in a very long time. As we prepare to "spring forward," moving our clocks ahead one hour early tomorrow morning, many Americans are eager to get vaccinated and put the pandemic behind them. Now that President Biden has called on states to make vaccines available to all adults by May 1, a summer trip feels within reach. Airlines and other travel providers are also preparing for a surge in demand, as you'll see in many of this week's top stories: - [Fly AA wide-bodies on 3 unexpected domestic routes]( - [Where to quickly get a COVID-19 PCR test for travel]( - [United adds its swankiest jet to new Hawaii flight]( - [Cruise restart delayed as 7 lines cancel sailings]( - [Southwest adds 3 more cities to ever-growing map]( 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 [FAA proposes $14,500 fine following alleged mask refusal, alcohol violation]( The passenger allegedly disrupted a flight while refusing to wear a mask and drinking alcohol illegally. [Read more]( [Delta makes big play for Alaska, adds several new routes pandemic-era network pivot]( It’s not just about the new routes — the carrier is also upgauging equipment as part of its Alaska expansion. [Read more]( [JetBlue already expanding in Miami, takes on AA with new Northeast route]( The move comes on the heels of JetBlue’s new partnership with American Airlines. [Read more]( [Try this if you can’t find the Hyatt award you want]( Previously, you needed to call in or make a series of separate bookings online or in the app. [Read more]( [Is spring break sold out? This is what it’s like in Orlando, Cancun and Las Vegas]( This spring break will be unlike any we’ve experienced before. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Where to sit when flying JetBlue’s A321neo with the new Mint]( 2 [Everything you need to know about Amex’s baggage insurance plan]( 3 [A worthy business card contender: Review of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business card]( 4 [Accor partners with x.labs for COVID-19 testing across US and Canada]( 5 [11 credit cards that can get you $1,000 or more in first-year value]( 6 [Here’s how to quickly stock up on Hyatt points for your next vacation]( 7 [How I’m booking a business-class trip to Turkey and Ukraine this spring]( 8 [These are the best credit cards for everyday spending]( 9 [The big change in home rentals that could lead to more Marriott properties]( 10 [The pandemic eliminated the ability to pass time]( [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