✈ Marriott's Big Mexico Mystery, United’s Ditching 2 Major COVID-19 Modifications & More From TPG ✈

Also: Onboard Delta’s first retrofitted Boeing 767 with snazzy new cabins [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jul 15, 2021 A RETURN TO 'NORMAL' Early during the pandemic, airlines implemented a variety of new measures aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19. While mask mandates remain, some of the other practices have since run their course. One addition in particular — electrostatic spraying — can help limit exposure to a variety of pathogens, but some carriers have determined that it isn't worth the effort and expense. See how recent changes will impact your next trip, with: - [United’s ditching 2 major COVID-19 modifications]( - [What food and drinks to expect on your next flight]( - [The lounges you can once again visit in the U.S.]( This latest round of changes appears to be focused on cost cutting and reducing the time between flights — airlines are bringing back some lounges and inflight service, too, but a bit more slowly than many of us would like. 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 [Betting on a stay at Circa, the first all-new hotel in Downtown Las Vegas in 40 years]( It isn’t like the other resort newcomers in Las Vegas — and that’s not by accident. [Read more]( [Don’t gamble on your safety: Advice for staying safe in Las Vegas and a cautionary tale]( When it comes to personal safety on a vacation, it pays to take as many precautions as possible. [Read more]( [What’s going on at Solaz? Mystery surrounds one of Marriott’s most aspirational resorts]( Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, abruptly closed for an indefinite period of time. [Read more]( [How a little-known trick saved me $50 on a 2-night hotel booking]( You can save quite a bit by breaking up your reservation into separate nights. [Read more]( [Register to earn thousands of bonus miles with United’s targeted Mile Play offer]( Members who haven’t flown United much tend to be targeted for the best offers, but that isn’t always the case. [Read more]( [Onboard Delta’s first retrofitted Boeing 767 with snazzy new cabins]( Delta just started flying its first reconfigured Boeing 767-300, with notable improvements across the board. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Younger and wiser: How I helped my 88-year-old grandma maximize her credit card spending]( 2 [The most wheelchair-accessible beach destinations in the US]( 3 [Deal alert: 50% off business-class flights to Europe]( 4 [How the Amex Platinum card easily saved me $200 on a one-night hotel stay]( 5 [These are all of the airline lounges in the US that are currently open]( 6 [Should you get TSA PreCheck or CLEAR — or both?]( 7 [AAA tests program to allow California users to get Real ID]( 8 [Travelers can now buy CDC-approved at-home COVID-19 tests for just $50]( 9 [Amtrak service to Vermont is restarting: Here’s how you can ride for $1]( 10 [Delta says those long call-center hold times should improve by September]( [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