✈ We've Had Enough of Resort Fees, AA Status Buy-Up Offers & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Starbucks Rewards program changing next week [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Feb 8, 2023 WHY RESORT FEES NEED TO GO AWAY Resort fees are nothing new, but who actually enjoys paying them? On a recent overnight work trip to Boston, TPG’s executive editor Scott Mayerowitz encountered one of the many urban hotels charging a fee despite having no pool or other resortlike amenities. What did he get? [Let’s start with free local calls and a peculiar perk from the 1990s involving photocopies](. When making reservations, we all expect the price to be upfront and that there are no surprises. As TPG has written before, [there are ways to avoid paying resort fees,]( but unfortunately, it is not the norm in the industry yet. President Biden has included resort fees as one of the “junk fees” consumers have been saddled with — right up there with [airline seating fees for families]( and service fees added to tickets for concerts and sporting events. We want to hear what you think about resort fees. Head over to the [TPG Facebook Lounge and share your thoughts](. Photo by Scott Mayerowitz/The Points Guy. Becky Blaine, Newsletter Editor 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 [The best spring break destinations for families for an easy vacation]( These warm-weather escapes will help you shake off the winter freeze. [Read more]( [Turf war: United puts biggest jet on new San Diego flight after Alaska unveils new route]( The good news is expanded service to San Diego. [Read more]( [Reminder: Starbucks Rewards will be less valuable next week]( It will take more caffeine than ever to earn a free drink and pastry at Starbucks. [Read more]( [American is sending out status buy-up offers: Here's why you should probably skip it]( Including how to check to see if you were targeted for a buy-up offer. [Read more]( [Is Disney Cruise Line concierge level worth it? We tested it to find out]( This class of cabins gets a little bit of extra pixie dust. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [College sports fans: You can redeem Choice points for exclusive events and experiences]( 2 [Pressure mounts on Biden to drop vaccination requirement for incoming travelers]( 3 [1 day only: JetBlue cardholders can earn double points]( 4 [Hotel resort fees are out of control and need to end now]( 5 [Fly to multiple cities in Europe for as little as $453 round-trip]( 6 [Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business card review: Sky Club access and 100,000 miles]( 7 [Bookings on fire: Demand for Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas is like nothing the line has ever seen]( 8 [Round-trip flights to Milan starting at $445]( 9 [New Southwest credit card offers: Earn a Companion Pass and 30,000 points]( 10 [Ordering flowers online for Valentine's Day? Here's how to earn more rewards]( [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 2023