✈ Reviewing Emirates' New A380 Premium Economy, Pilot Shortages & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: The top 10 credit cards with annual travel statement credits [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Dec 17, 2021 SPONSORED BY [TPG] GOING FOR GOLD Emirates is the largest airline in the Middle East, primarily known for its first-class cabins and extravagant amenities onboard. But after two years in the making, [Emirates launched its first premium economy cabin]( in December 2020. This cabin is intended to cater to those who don't want to shell out an exorbitant amount of money on lie-flat seats but want to fly more comfortably than in economy. Just recently, TPG's Zach Griff got the chance to fly one of six of the retrofitted A380 jets to test out the new seats and service. Would it meet the high-standing expectations that we have for Emirates in terms of food, service and product? Read his [full review here]( along with our other thoughts on Emirates' various cabins: - [Superjumbo to Europe: Flying Emirates’ A380 in Economy From New York to Milan]( - [A review of Emirates’ new premium-economy cabin on the Airbus A380]( - [14 things that caught me off guard in Emirates’ new premium economy]( - [Fancy a drink at the bar? A review of Emirates business class on the A380 from Dubai to New York]( - [14 thoughts after my first flight in Emirates’ game-changer first class]( Emirates is also bringing premium economy to its fleet of Boeing 777s, and the [refit program will begin in December 2022](. 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] The Business Platinum Card® now boasts over $1,400 per year in value with the Card for statement credits on select, securing its spot as one of TPG’s top business card recommendations. Being a Card member gives you access to a higher level of business value and brand-new benefits. Terms apply. [Learn more]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES [This test says it can detect the omicron variant – and it can be used for travel]( One company is carving out room in the COVID-19 testing world with a bold claim. [Read more]( [How a pilot shortage could leave travelers with higher fares and fewer options]( This nightmare scenario is becoming increasingly possible as the airline industry faces a pilot shortage in the coming years. [Read more]( [Southwest adds 3 new routes, cuts 5; another 38 resume in summer schedule extension]( The Dallas-based carrier just extended its schedule for the second time in a week. [Read more]( [Love them or hate them, buffets are making a comeback]( Listen up, bacon-loving, omelet-obsessed readers: The future of the buffet seems bright. [Read more]( [A once-in-a-lifetime trip to find Santa in Finland’s snowy Arctic]( Santa and the holiday spirit are as alive and well as ever — especially if you go all the way to the Arctic to find it. [Read more]( [Who should (and who shouldn’t) get the Chase Ink Business Premier?]( It's clear who Chase developed this card to target: High-spending businesses. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [80,000-point bonus, competitive perks, manageable annual fee: Citi Premier credit card review]( 2 [Finding luxury at the Jersey Shore: My stay at the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel]( 3 [The 12 hottest destinations of 2022]( 4 [CDC providing free COVID-19 tests to returning travelers at select airports]( 5 [Southwest schedule extended: Book now to save on flights through Sept. 5]( 6 [The top 10 credit cards with annual travel statement credits]( 7 [Disney Cruise Line to add second Florida homeport]( 8 [How to earn bonus points on department store purchases this holiday season]( 9 [Here are Discover’s Q1 2022 cash-back rotating categories]( 10 [American and JetBlue unveil 6 new routes, boost 21 others in latest Northeast Alliance expansion]( [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