✈ Avoiding Summer Travel Headaches, Exploring the Atlanta Plane Train & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Airlines ditch seats to avoid pilot shortage [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jun 23, 2022 SUMMER TRAVEL SURVIVAL GUIDE Happy Thursday, TPG-ers. I write you with trepidation, as I’m planning to fly out of New York's LaGuardia Airport later today. Y’all may recall my colleagues and I were part of the [East Coast meltdown of air travel]( last week. Luckily, my flight down to New York City arrived early a couple of days ago, and I’m channeling that (plus some positive energy with the help of a few meditation apps on my phone) to fuel optimism for today’s travel. But what can you do to survive the sold-out summer? Above and beyond, patience and flexibility are the two key virtues travelers must have when heading out into the peak summer season. Splurging for refundable airfare and travel insurance are no-brainers given the [array of flight cancellations]( even if the reason for those cancellations [seems a little dubious](. Beyond that, consider booking early morning flights to avoid the rolling delays and cancellations that often grip the country later in the afternoon and into the evening. Packing only carry-on luggage — or [using Apple AirTags]( when you do check a bag — and booking nonstop flights can keep you from getting stranded at a connecting airport far from home or stuck somewhere without your belongings, too. For more summer travel tips, check out: - [Sold-out summer: 31 travel tips to keep your trip on track and on budget]( - [Delta baggage fees and how to avoid paying them]( - [As flight woes mount, Buttigieg urges airlines to be sure they can deliver the schedules they promise]( That’s all from me. I’ll catch y’all tomorrow! Cameron Sperance, Senior Hotels Reporter 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 [4 US-based British Airways lounges join Priority Pass network]( Brace for the lounge crowds, British Airways flyers. [Read more]( [American has a new refundable fare option — but is it worth it?]( Out with Shuttle and in with Main Select at American Airlines. [Read more]( [How removing seats from aircraft will help a top regional carrier cope with the pilot shortage]( There's a new approach to tackling the pilot shortage. [Read more]( [Going underground with the Atlanta airport’s Plane Train]( An inside peek at the train that can make or break your connection at ATL. [Read more]( [Southwest CEO says airline is ready for summer travel, even as pilots protest]( Southwest's CEO on the next travel headache on the horizon. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [5 cruise activities that are no longer allowed on board]( 2 [Flying Delta's 1st 'new' Airbus A350, with unique business-class cabins]( 3 [Bonvoy Brilliant card losing $300 Marriott credit, gaining new monthly dining credit]( 4 [Your flight is canceled or delayed – here’s what you should do next]( 5 [JetBlue will provide free Blade helicopter transfers for some of its most-elite flyers]( 6 [New MSC Cruises ship rivals biggest Royal Caribbean and Carnival vessels in size, offerings]( 7 [Complete guide to changing and canceling award tickets]( 8 [Say 'oui' to cheap flights from Miami to Paris this winter]( 9 [Last chance to earn 100,000 Avios on the British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus cards]( 10 [New route alert: Seattle to Tahiti starting at $800]( [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 2022