✈ US Warns Against Some Europe Travel, Why I Don’t Care About Suite Upgrades Anymore & More ✈

Also: Why I’m concerned about Citi’s transfer partnership with American Airlines [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jul 27, 2021 THE SUITE LIFE I've long made an extra effort to qualify for elite status, and I've found many of the perks to be especially valuable, both with airlines and hotels. In several cases, top-tier elites can even score free upgrades to suites, but it's never a guarantee. TPG's Ariana Arghandewal notes that her status priorities have recently changed, and when it comes to a few of her points, I tend to agree. Suite upgrades aren't always a priority, but they can make a big impact on a stay. See when upgrades matter — and when they don't — with: - ["Why I don’t care about suite upgrades anymore"]( - [Scoring big at Hyatt's top-tier resort in Napa]( - [Having a suite made all the difference in Maui]( In general, I'm fine with even a tiny hotel room whenever I'm solo, but I definitely want the extra space when traveling with my partner, family members or friends — as was the case with my recent trip to Maui, 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 [A last resort: Reviewing Maui’s brand-new AC Hotel by Marriott Wailea]( The attitude we encountered at check-in was entirely inappropriate, and really set the tone for the whole stay. [Read more]( [Amex eliminating email option for Platinum Card Concierge]( Hopefully the move will help free up agents — lately, the service hasn't been nearly as responsive as before. [Read more]( [Why time’s running out on hotel alarm clocks — and other takeaways from my breakfast chat with Marriott]( Marriott invited TPG to a breakfast with its new CEO and some of his top executives to discuss the future of the brand. [Read more]( [State Department and CDC advise against travel to Spain and Portugal]( Americans are now advised not to travel to Spain or Portugal following an increase in COVID-19 cases. [Read more]( [Priority Pass continues to single-handedly offset my credit card annual fee with this overlooked benefit]( It really is that good — you can potentially save hundreds every time you visit more than 50 airports worldwide. [Read more]( [Why I’m concerned about Citi’s transfer partnership with American Airlines]( Citi announced a temporary transfer partnership with AA. Could this be one step closer to a devaluation? [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [The Points Guy’s original managing editor, Eric Rosen, returns to editorial team]( 2 [Amex credit card showdown: Blue Business Cash vs. Blue Business Plus]( 3 [Cleared for takeoff: A weeklong 5-star getaway to Cancun for 250k points]( 4 [You can now earn and redeem Aeroplan points on Eurowings Discover flights]( 5 [7 reasons you should splurge for a suite on your next cruise]( 6 [Heathrow Airport will soon charge £5 for passenger drop-offs]( 7 [What it’s like flying between the Hawaiian Islands right now]( 8 [The price of “taxing” unvaccinated travelers]( 9 [From helicopters to submarines: 8 luxury adventure cruise ships you have to see to believe]( 10 [United won’t be flying to Cape Town as early as expected this year]( [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