✈ Marriott Extends Points and Certificates, United's New Elite Status Promo & More News From TPG ✈

Also: Why I paid $55 to bring a carry-on bag — and would do it again [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Apr 30, 2021 EASIER ELITE STATUS At the end of 2020, airlines were optimistic that frequent flyers would be able to return to the skies quickly enough to qualify for elite status — in some cases, with lower requirements than they had before. With limited business travel and ongoing border restrictions, that hasn't exactly panned out. Fortunately, some programs have adjusted quickly, working hard to keep customers engaged. Learn how you may be able to earn status more easily this year, with: - [United makes it even easier to requalify for status]( - [Delta’s latest promo helps you earn status faster]( - [Reduced qualification requirements with AA]( Of the three largest U.S. airlines, only Delta and United are offering extra promotions — while American previously rolled out reduced qualification requirements for 2021, the carrier has yet to announce a status promo of its own. 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 [Why I paid $55 to bring a carry-on bag — and would do it again]( There's a reason some airlines charge more for carry-ons than checked bags. [Read more]( [Delta’s new Wi-Fi offering launches this week — but it’s missing one important detail]( The new service will cost $8 per flight, per device, regardless of the destination. [Read more]( [JetBlue takes delivery of Airbus A321LR that will soon fly to London]( The airline plans to launch flights from Boston and New York to an undisclosed London airport later this year. [Read more]( [Marriott points and free night awards extended again]( Bonvoy members with expiring certificates will get an extra five months to plan their vacations. [Read more]( [5 things we can’t wait to try on Disney’s new ship]( The all-new Disney Wish will be the fifth ship to join the Disney Cruise Line when it sets sail in summer 2022. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [The best cards to get after you hit 5/24]( 2 [How I’m saving $4,600 with points and certificates this Memorial Day]( 3 [Not quite ready for prime time: A review of the Hilton Waikoloa Village in Hawaii]( 4 [Everything you need to know about Disney Wish, the cruise line’s first new ship in a decade]( 5 [Testing out Spirit Airlines Gold status: Some wins, some free perks just too ‘expensive’ to use]( 6 [Final days: Earn up to 90,000 Delta SkyMiles on Delta credit cards, bonus now exclusive to TPG]( 7 [A new perk from Ikon Pass gets skiers access to first tracks at 14 mountains]( 8 [Last chance for April Amex statement credits — here’s how to use (and track) them]( 9 [Watch TPG UK compare London’s biggest vs. smallest hotel rooms]( 10 [The 7 best stand-alone credit cards of 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