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Also: A free year of Grubhub+ for Bank of America cardholders [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Aug 20, 2022 SCHEDULE CHANGES Happy Saturday! It’s the day of the week when we often see airlines revealing schedule changes, one of the most dreaded parts of the flying experience right now. While schedule changes have always been a part of flying, the sheer number of cuts and modifications that have taken place since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 has proven to be yet another headache for travelers. Some have to do with certain destinations still not being fully open, such as parts of Asia, while others happen because airlines need to make real-time adjustments based on consumer demand, something that was more predictable pre-pandemic. The schedule-change turmoil is the topic of one of my [latest stories](. There’s even a surprise upside I write about in it. If you find yourself in a schedule-change situation — or have a flight delay — check out these resources: - [What to do when an airline changes your flight]( - [Your flight is canceled or delayed — here’s what you should do next]( - [What you can ask from an airline after a delayed or canceled flight]( Personally, I’ve been spared the worst since 2020, but I have had a few nonstop flights turn into connecting flights due to schedule changes. Of course, that’s a better outcome than having an airline leave your city altogether, [which has also been an issue recently](. By the way, I’m Ethan Klapper, the latest TPG writer to helm the daily newsletter. I’m a member of the aviation team and truly feel like I have one of the best jobs out there: I get paid to fly around and experience different flights. I’ve always been a big-time AvGeek and live in Houston with my girlfriend and two dogs — one of whom you’ll be hearing more about in a future newsletter. Photo by Ben Kilb/Bloomberg/Getty Images. Ethan Klapper, Senior Aviation 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 [Bank of America cardholders can enjoy a year of Grubhub+]( Even debit cardholders are eligible. [Read more]( [Why United’s expanded Premium Plus rollout isn’t exclusively good news]( Upgrades to United's coveted Polaris seats may get pricier on some planes. Here's why. [Read more]( [Hawaii plagued by flight delays and long TSA lines]( Hourlong wait times at TSA lines and traffic and parking problems have contributed to Hawaii travel challenges in recent weeks. [Read more]( [Will the drought in Europe affect your river cruise vacation?]( If you have a river cruise planned for the end of summer or fall, should you be concerned? [Read more]( [What a combined Spirit-JetBlue loyalty program could look like]( This deal raises some questions, including what will happen to both airlines' loyalty programs. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [A trio of new super-small cruise vessels promises luxury adventure from South America to Asia]( 2 [Upgrading to JetBlue Mint at the gate: What you need to know]( 3 [Why you should absolutely visit the Fairmont Banff Springs — but maybe not spend the night]( 4 [Orlando airport leaders: New terminal's luggage system expected to be faster, with fewer lost bags]( 5 [Earn up to 30,000 bonus IHG points in September with this targeted promotion]( 6 [The best credit cards for online shopping]( 7 [Guests on select Princess Cruises ships can bid for a room upgrade starting in September]( 8 [Forget 2022: Travel isn't expected to improve until next year]( 9 [Most popular US national park introduces parking fees, increased camping charges]( 10 [Book this, not that: Get the most value from your hotel points in Chicago]( [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