✈ What the FAA's Safety Downgrade Means for Your Mexico Flights & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Why I checked out of the Hotel Indigo Lower East Side after 15 minutes [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY May 26, 2021 FAA SAFETY RATING This week, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration moved to downgrade Mexico's safety rating, indicating that the country's aviation infrastructure doesn't meet international standards. Previous reports suggested that the FAA is concerned with Mexico's airline oversight more generally — no individual airline is to blame. Still, it's a drastic move, and has the potential to impact your upcoming flights. Get the full scoop, with: - [What the FAA's move means for your flights]( - [Mexico’s COVID ‘stoplight system’ explained]( - [How a similar rating has impacted Thailand]( Delta flyers could see the biggest impact, since the airline can no longer offer codeshare flights operated by its partner, Aeromexico. Passengers with existing itineraries may see an Aeromexico flight number appear on their reservation, and flyers could have the option of moving to a Delta-operated flight, instead. 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 [My top 5 favorite Hilton redemptions of all time]( While these may not be the most aspirational redemptions, they’ve made otherwise impossible trips possible. [Read more]( [First class delight and drama: My first post-lockdown long-haul flight]( Flying first class made the flight more memorable, thanks to a reasonable cash upgrade at the airport. [Read more]( [Allegiant adds 6 new routes, 1 new airport in latest route map update]( Allegiant will now fly out of Phoenix Sky Harbor, and other airports are getting new routes, too. [Read more]( [American takes a jab at Delta in latest 5-route adjustment]( The move comes a week after Delta announced a Northeast expansion that goes head-to-head with AA and JetBlue. [Read more]( [Why I checked out of the Hotel Indigo Lower East Side after 15 minutes]( A safety breach and cleaning issues were just the tip of the iceberg at this New York City hotel. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [American Airlines, JetBlue unveil reciprocal mileage and elite earnings — with a major twist]( 2 [Americans overseas can return to the US with expired passports – under certain conditions]( 3 [‘This is one of the best all-inclusives’: Jamaica’s Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall]( 4 [Don’t let crowds and high prices derail your summer travel plans]( 5 [Alaska, American Airlines streamline the upgrade process for top-tier elites]( 6 [When will cruises resume? A line-by-line guide]( 7 [Results in 15 minutes: What to know about the at-home COVID-19 test approved for travel]( 8 [Alaska Airlines takes on Southwest with boost to Hawaii routes]( 9 [Just in time for National Wine Day, your credit card could uncork perks and savings]( 10 [25 food delivery promo codes and offers to help you save money on your next meal]( [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