✈ Time to Transfer: Amex Is Offering Bonuses With 12 Partners Right Now & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: See if you’re eligible for Apple’s new TSA-approved digital driver’s license [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Sep 2, 2021 AMEX TRANSFER BONUSES Amex lets cardmembers transfer their points to 21 partners — currently, more than half of them are offering a bonus. It's such an unexpected development that we assumed it had to be a mistake, but the move is indeed intentional, and available for you to take advantage of right away. For the next few weeks, transfers to a handful of partners will earn you even more miles or hotel points, with Amex offering bonuses of up to 40%. Learn more about how to take advantage, with: - [Record number of transfer bonuses now live]( - [How long do Amex points take to transfer?]( - [Redeem Membership Rewards for maximum value]( While the airline bonuses are especially appealing, I decided to take advantage of a 30% transfer boost to Hilton, letting me score a fantastic redemption value on upcoming hotel stays. 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 [United is bringing back fresh food to coach cabins]( It's especially good news for United’s top-tier Premier 1K and invite-only Global Services members. [Read more]( [What it’s like on the first Azamara cruise since it split with Royal Caribbean]( The voyage has just 220 passengers (about 30% capacity), including some first-timer cruisers. [Read more]( [The future of award charts and elite benefits at Star Alliance]( It's the oldest and largest airline alliance, with members ranging from United to Lufthansa to Singapore. [Read more]( [See if you’re eligible for Apple’s new TSA-approved digital driver’s license]( Best of all, the TSA is onboard — you’ll be able to display your digital ID at checkpoints across the U.S. [Read more]( [Traveling to Canada during the pandemic — what’s it like?]( The border crossing almost seemed too normal after being closed for over a year. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [When to buy travel insurance versus when to rely on credit card protections]( 2 [Why a Douro River cruise may be the perfect friends group getaway]( 3 [Act fast: The 10 best increased card offers to sign up for in September]( 4 [Pandemic-era devaluations: What’s happened to frequent flyer miles and what may come next]( 5 [I tried out the new Hilton Honors ‘breakfast’ benefit — and I’m a fan]( 6 [Who doesn’t like free miles? Etihad giving away 1,500 miles as part of birthday celebration]( 7 [CDC and State Department tell Americans to reconsider travel to Canada]( 8 [Deal alert: Fly business class to Spain for as little as 49,000 points round-trip]( 9 [Breeze trims New Orleans flights as delta variant and Hurricane Ida slash demand]( 10 [Some of American’s new elite perks are so popular that they’re selling out]( [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