✈ United's Big Summer Upgrade, a Fun Way To Avoid High Gas Prices & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: AA joins Delta in welcoming all customers on COVID-tested flights to Italy [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY May 17, 2021 AVOID HIGH GAS PRICES Last week's gas challenges had many Americans concerned. While this particular shortage has largely been resolved, rental car availability remains an issue, prompting travelers to seek out alternatives, instead. I usually rent with large agencies, thanks to wide availability and generous elite perks, but that isn't necessarily the best option these days. This summer, you might want to turn to car-sharing services like Turo, letting you rent from individual owners, instead. Explore your options, with: - [How to rent an electric (or hybrid) car]( - [Why a gas shortage is impacting travel]( - [How to never pay full price for a rental car]( While Turo can be quite pricey for longer adventures, it's a great option on shorter trips — like the all-electric Tesla Model X I rented for a day with some TPG colleagues in 2017, pictured above. 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 [5 ways Marfa is the weirdest (and coolest) town in Texas]( If you're attracted to a minimalist aesthetic and the great outdoors, chances are you'll love Marfa just as much as I did. [Read more]( [How do pilots handle diversions at one of the world’s busiest airports?]( Diverting an aircraft away from its planned destination causes problems for passengers, crew and airlines alike. [Read more]( [AA joins Delta in welcoming all customers on COVID-tested flights to Italy]( As of this week, key flights open the door to those itching to vacation in Italy. [Read more]( [Thinking of a summertime trip to Europe? 5 factors to weigh]( As countries give the green light to American visitors, we must make our own determination if now is the right/best time to travel. [Read more]( [United adds bigger aircraft, more options for key summer flights]( The airline also plans to resume service to Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon, assuming those countries reopen to travelers. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Paying taxes with your credit card in 2021]( 2 [You might need a reservation just to take a hike this summer — here’s what to know]( 3 [Vaccinated parents with kids that aren’t: How to navigate 2 sets of travel rules]( 4 [From Anguilla to Dubai: These are the top hotels to be saving your Hilton points for right now]( 5 [Singapore and Hong Kong delay launch of travel bubble yet again]( 6 [13 of the most beautiful villages and towns in Sicily]( 7 [8 hotel pool day passes for safely soaking up the sun again]( 8 [Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Hawaii right now]( 9 [The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Princess Cruises ship]( 10 [Best credit cards for JetBlue flyers]( [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