✈ Delta Asks for Sky Club 'Volunteers,' Demand for Europe Travel Lighter Than Expected & More ✈

Also: Why United just added over 350,000 seats to its schedule [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY May 12, 2021 SUMMER IN EUROPE Americans have seemed eager to return to Europe since the EU closed its borders in March 2020, but despite a pledge to welcome vaccinated travelers back, many are locking in summer trips elsewhere, with a strong preference for popular spots within the U.S. While some countries have already suggested that they do plan to reopen, only a few have actually outlined their plans. As a result, many U.S. travelers have already booked flights and hotels in or near North America, instead. Get the full scoop, with: - [Europe reopening may come too late]( - [Americans race to book summer travel]( - [New flights to countries that opened in time]( Personally, I don't plan to travel to continental Europe this summer, though I am scheduled to visit Iceland. Otherwise, I'm focused on regional adventures, including Big Sur and Napa in California, and a trip to Hawaii over Fourth of July. 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 [The gas shortage may ruin my trip this week — and it could ruin yours, too]( TPG writer Gene Sloan lives in a town that has temporarily run out of gas. [Read more]( [Cruise line bets big on luxury with over-the-top suites and amenities]( Norwegian Cruise Line is about to up the ante when it comes to the suite life on megaships. [Read more]( [Why United just added over 350,000 seats to its schedule]( No, the airline isn't taking delivery of new planes, or introducing a super-dense configuration. [Read more]( [It’s all hands on deck as Delta asks ‘volunteers’ to clean Sky Clubs]( In a memo to employees, the airline stated that some locations are currently "severely understaffed." [Read more]( [Big changes for Soho House as it expands, changes its name]( The company is preparing to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [The Capital One Venture is the pandemic-proof card you need in your wallet]( 2 [The 8 classes of Norwegian Cruise Line ships, explained]( 3 [Who should (and shouldn’t) get the Marriott Bonvoy Bold card?]( 4 [How I decide when to redeem points for a flight or pay cash]( 5 [How to use Rakuten to earn bonus cash back or Amex points]( 6 [J.D. Power: Airline satisfaction reaches all-time high during pandemic; Delta ranks on top]( 7 [You can now get $50 monthly Uber Cash, Uber Pass subscription with WeWork All Access]( 8 [This credit card can save you money on your next road trip]( 9 [More Broadway tickets released: Here’s everything you need to know to plan a visit to New York City]( 10 [You can earn Shop Your Way points on gas purchases — is it worth it?]( [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