✈ Cringe-Worthy Mistake: I Missed Out on $2,400 in Travel & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Plus, Consult with Cards: How to choose among the best-ever welcome bonuses [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Sep 30, 2021 MISTAKES HAPPEN We've all made a mistake or two when it comes to the world of points and miles. TPG's own Joseph Hostetler shares how he missed out on $2,400 in travel rewards because he forgot about the one caveat (see: small print) of Chase's 5/24 rule. To find out what happened — and how to avoid it — [read his story here](. To help ensure that you don't make costly mistakes like this in the future, I've compiled a few articles to serve as reminders for how to make the most of your credit card rewards: - [Spend on this, not that: When you should (or shouldn’t) use the Amex Gold Card]( - [Which Marriott card is right for you? Comparing the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless vs. Marriott Bonvoy Business]( - [Better together: An ultimate guide to the best credit card pairings]( - [How to easily earn and maximize 90,000 Delta SkyMiles]( And if you're in the market for a new credit card, now's a great time. Be sure to check out Consult with Cards, a weekly series devoted to helping TPG readers make the most of their credit card spend and redemptions. This week's question is all about [how to choose among the best-ever welcome bonuses]( — and there have been a lot of them. If you have a question that you want the cards team to answer, feel free to email info@thepointsguy.com. For more points and miles news and tips, be sure to follow The Points Guy on [Facebook]( [Instagram]( and [Twitter](. Have a great day! Ashley Onadele, Writer 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 [We flew some of the worst airline seats in America so you don't have to]( Read which seats made the list for the worst airline seats in America — and how to avoid them. [Read more]( [Delta and United each drop US cities in latest route-map adjustment]( Airlines continue to make changes to their route map due to the pandemic. [Read more]( [Why I'm only using miles right now to fly to Europe]( The flexibilty of booking airline tickets with miles is proving more valuable than ever right now. [Read more]( [Fifth-freedom routes: Flying top international airlines without setting foot in their home countries]( Fifth-freedom routes represent unique value to North America-based travelers. [Read more]( [It’s all in the details: What it’s like to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands]( The Maldives is a luxury traveler’s oasis. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [3 things to know when you are facing a prolonged flight delay]( 2 [Vaccinated abroad? It may not be enough to travel to the US]( 3 [Last day to register for fast-track elite status with Hyatt and American]( 4 [Use this Aeroplan points sale to buy business class tickets to Europe for under $1,000]( 5 [Marriott didn’t honor my reservation — here’s how I profited 120K points]( 6 [Credit card showdown: Deciding between the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless and Bonvoy Brilliant]( 7 [Avelo Airlines unveils its 11th Burbank route, second attempt at Arizona]( 8 [Windstar Cruises targets luxury travelers with more all-inclusive fares]( 9 [JetBlue’s big New York LaGuardia terminal move could give Spirit a leg up]( 10 [This new cruise line is already sailing at full capacity after successful debut]( [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