✈ EU Countries Agree to Open to Americans This Summer, JetBlue Details London Plan & More From TPG ✈

Also: You might not have to wear a mask during your next hotel stay [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY May 19, 2021 JETBLUE TO LONDON London's calling! JetBlue just spilled the beans about its very first intercontinental flights, launching this summer between New York-JFK and London Heathrow. The carrier also detailed plans to serve Gatwick Airport from JFK, and to add transatlantic flights from Boston as well. Most exciting of all, JetBlue's London flights will be operated by the brand-new Airbus A321LR, complete with the carrier's latest Mint business class, with an extra-private 1-1 configuration throughout. Get the full scoop, with: - [How to book JetBlue's flights to London]( - [Our first look at the brand-new Mint suites]( - [Even the economy meals look incredible]( While business class looks especially posh, economy flyers will also be in for a treat. JetBlue's serving some fantastic-looking coach meals, plus grab-and-go snacks and complimentary beer, wine and liquor. 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 [TSA hiring 6,000 officers to meet skyrocketing travel demand]( Planning to travel this summer or beyond? It could be worth signing up for both TSA PreCheck and Clear — just in case. [Read more]( [Yes, you can cruise to Alaska this year — here’s how]( Some lines are already sailing in the region, and more voyages are planned. [Read more]( [First look: LAX’s secret VIP terminal PS gets a makeover]( The upgrades seem to be paying off — PS is seeing an uptick in new memberships as more people return to the skies. [Read more]( [You might not have to wear a mask during your next hotel stay]( If you're vaccinated, you can now go without a mask at many hotels in the United States. [Read more]( [EU countries agree to open to fully vaccinated Americans this summer]( Fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed to enter the EU without the need for a COVID-19 test or quarantine. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [7 great ways to use 180,000 Hilton Honors points]( 2 [In-flight service is back — here’s what food and drinks you can expect on your next flight]( 3 [JetBlue announces long-awaited flights to London]( 4 [When will international travel return? A country-by-country guide to coronavirus recovery]( 5 [The 6 best starter cards for building your credit]( 6 [Why a credit card is a smarter choice than a debit card]( 7 [Join our Facebook panel discussion this week on travel safety]( 8 [A new and improved system: How to make a reservation at Disneyland]( 9 [Waldorf Astoria Maldives award space currently open at the old rates]( 10 [Act now: 10% off stays with Homes and Villas by Marriott]( [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