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Also: Companion Pass with one card: Southwest Performance Business card review [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Nov 11, 2021 SPONSORED BY [TPG] LET'S TALK LOYALTY Are loyalty programs even worth it anymore? That's the million-dollar question that TPG's editorial team members will debate in tomorrow's TPG Talks webinar. With [disappearing award charts]( and [slashed elite qualification requirements]( we'll discuss whether elite status still has merit. As we head into the new year (and this new age of travel), you may be wondering if it's even worth pursuing elite status or if you should just get similar perks through cobranded credit cards – whether that's [free checked bags]( or [priority boarding](. Be sure to [register for the webinar here]( to secure your spot. It will be held tomorrow, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. EST. 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] Become a Hilton Honors member and instantly gain access to exclusive perks like free wifi, 5th night free on rewards stays, rollover nights, lower rates and up to 5,000 bonus points toward free nights. [Learn more]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Hotel CEOs on the future of travel and managing guest expectations]( The CEOs of five of the largest hotel chains in the world all say they’re optimistic about the future of travel, with most projecting that 2022 is going to be a great year. [Read more]( [Why I’m breaking my own rule and transferring Citi points to American Airlines without a specific use in mind]( ThankYou points can now be transferred to the American Airlines AAdvantage program for the first time ever, but only for a limited time. [Read more]( [The Amex Platinum’s new hotel credit makes the card a better deal than it’s been in 4 years]( Cardholders now get up to $200 in annual statement credits toward Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts bookings. Here’s how it works. [Read more]( [TPG editor’s choice award: Why Greece is the top travel destination of the year]( Given Greece’s deftness at meeting the difficulties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the country stands a strong chance of re-emerging as an even more compelling destination than before. [Read more]( [The whale is back! On board the first post-pandemic British Airways A380 flight]( The British Airways A380 superjumbo finally took to the skies after a pandemic inducted hiatus. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Amex Platinum cardholder? Here’s your chance to hear directly from American Express executives]( 2 [TPG Awards: Our pick for 2021’s best new cruise ship cabin]( 3 [The 8 most pressing questions about the new Capital One Venture X card]( 4 [Black Travel Alliance honored with TPG award for efforts to diversify the industry]( 5 [Fly round trip from nearly 70 cities to the Florida Panhandle for under $200]( 6 [The A380 returns to DFW, along with 2 new transatlantic routes]( 7 [Southwest Performance Business card review: The best Southwest card – with an 80,000-point bonus]( 8 [100,000 points and instant status: What to know about Chase’s upcoming Air Canada credit card]( 9 [You can get a 20% bonus on Fairmont gift cards on Black Friday]( 10 [Discussing award availability, airline partnerships and more: The latest from Emirates Skywards]( [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