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Also: Intercepted how airline pilots handle military intervention and diversions [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY May 25, 2021 BIG VACCINE INCENTIVES Few experiences have brought me as much joy as the moment I got my second vaccine shot. It was an incredibly quick, seamless process — over in a second, and it didn't even hurt. Since then, I've largely returned to pre-pandemic life, and now a handful of companies are offering up incentives to help provide extra motivation, from Uber to United Airlines. Learn more, with: - [Get a free Uber to and from your appointments]( - [Win United flights — in any cabin — for a year]( - [What to know about COVID-19 vaccines in the US]( The vaccines offer incredible protection. I lost a close family member to COVID-19, just a few weeks before the vaccine rollout. Had the timing been different, he would still be with us today. 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 [How to spend a million Marriott points for an epic post-pandemic trip]( This isn’t the first time we’ve come across someone with a balance this large — and it probably won’t be the last. [Read more]( [Chicago restaurant eyes ‘vaccinated’ and ‘unvaccinated’ dining sections]( One Chicago restaurant has created separate sections for those who are vaccinated and those who aren't. [Read more]( [Intercepted – how airline pilots handle military intervention and diversions]( After the news of Ryanair's diverted flight to Belarus, we explain how airline pilots handle military interventions. [Read more]( [Fresh Mint: JetBlue rolls out a brand-new menu, covering June’s big lie-flat launch]( The airline's beverage program got an upgrade as well, with rotating cocktails mixed at each passenger's seat. [Read more]( [Last chance to register for today's webinar with former United CEO Oscar Munoz]( In just a few hours, we'll be sitting down with United's former CEO. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Capital One announces new 1:1 transfer tier, additional travel partners and more airport lounge details]( 2 [Why it’s easier to meet new people on smaller cruise ships]( 3 [As bookings surge, these 9 credit cards with annual travel credits are becoming useful again]( 4 [The 4 most undervalued airline programs you should know about]( 5 [The award traveler’s guide to Hilton Honors]( 6 [14 things to know about Hyatt’s Ventana Big Sur]( 7 [More fines for disruptive passengers as FAA continues crackdown]( 8 [Apple Card Family is live, and it’s incredibly easy to add someone to your account]( 9 [Buying or selling a home? Here’s how you can earn bonus Amex points in the process]( 10 [Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred should still be the first rewards card in your wallet]( [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