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Also: Here’s how you can earn up to 100,000 points on the revamped Amex Platinum [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Nov 6, 2021 SPONSORED BY [TPG] THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES It’s hard to believe that the first week of November is already over, but the news never stops. As we wrapped up [Airlines Week at the 2021 TPG Awards]( [American Airlines' recent meltdown raises concerns for holiday travel]( and [United Airlines continues to adjust its route network](. ICYMI, here are the top stories from this week: - [United Airlines is dropping 3 US cities, trimming service to a fourth]( - [Chase says goodbye to Expedia, migrating cardholders to new Ultimate Rewards travel booking site]( - [‘It’s surreal’: What it was like on Avelo Airlines’ inaugural East Coast flight]( - [Elite status devaluation? Delta is making big changes to how you use upgrade certificates]( Hope everyone has a great weekend — and don’t forget to set your clocks back by an hour tomorrow for daylight saving time! Stella Shon, 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](#). FROM OUR PARTNER SPONSORED BY [TPG] Enjoy exclusive member-only perks like free wifi, 5th night free on rewards stays, rollover nights, lower rates and up to 5,000 bonus points toward free nights. Elevate your next Hilton stay by signing up today. [Learn more]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Why I love the Amex Business Platinum’s Pay With Points perk]( One of the many benefits on this premier business credit card. [Read more]( [Be ready to play the role of Cinderella yourself: Daily housekeeping still not back at Disney]( Unless you’re staying in a Disney Club Concierge Room, don’t expect daily housekeeping because it’s not happening. [Read more]( [Expensive airfare and increasing gas prices: Here’s how you can still save on holiday travel]( If you haven’t booked your flights or hotels just yet, there’s still time to take advantage of deals and money-saving tips for the holiday season. [Read more]( [The saga with the French health pass continues; answering your questions about getting one now]( Traveling to France soon? Here's everything you need to know about the French health pass. [Read more]( [Recent airline meltdowns raise specter of holiday travel woes]( The recent operational meltdowns raise concerns over what this holiday travel season could look like. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [3 tips to avoid gate-checking a bag on your next flight]( 2 [Watch us fly Qatar Airways 2 different ways: Qsuite business class versus economy]( 3 [Private jet charters, shared flights and empty legs: Everything you need to know about XO]( 4 [Baby it’s cold outside: 6 family-friendly beach resorts you can still book with points for the holidays]( 5 [You can now earn $10 to help family members build credit with Apple Card Family]( 6 [When (and why) you should downgrade from the Citi Premier to the Citi Rewards+]( 7 [Get free admission to US museums through Bank of America this weekend]( 8 [Global Entry failure: The expedited program was the slowest way through immigration]( 9 [How airline route maps changed in 2021, and what to expect for 2022]( 10 [Why Mauritius should be at the top of your travel to-do list right now]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](#) 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 [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