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Also: Why the Amex Green is great for points and miles beginners May 26, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TIPS by TPG Staff [TPG | Hero Image] As we head out for a busy travel weekend, here are a few reminders and tips to reduce the hassle and wait times in the airport. Don’t forget to read about [nine ways to get through airport security faster]( which includes information on using [TSA PreCheck]( and [Clear]( and how you can get them both for free if you hold the right credit card. There have been a few recent announcements from the TSA that will help make security screenings faster, [including Apple’s new TSA-approved digital IDs]( and [new self-service facial recognition software](. A few states have already rolled this out for digital driver’s licenses, and more airports are adopting the facial recognition technology. The TSA also [recently announced that children between the ages of 13 and 17]( may also access the PreCheck lane when traveling on the same reservation with an eligible parent or guardian, but only if the teen's boarding pass has the TSA PreCheck indicator. And to make your vacation even smoother, don’t forget to [book your airport parking in advance]( since it is very likely everything will need a reservation, no matter your destination. - [Why you should get TSA PreCheck and Clear — and how you can save on both]( - [Best credit cards for Global Entry and TSA PreCheck of May 2023]( - [Summer travel checklist: 11 things to do now to make your trip great]( - [9 travel packing tips to save space in your luggage]( 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](. Photo Credit: Lightrocket/Getty Images. Today’s top stories [Why the Amex Green is great for points and miles beginners]( A look at how a lucrative rewards structure and valuable 60,000-point welcome bonus make the American Express Green Card an excellent choice for points and miles beginners. [Read more]( [A United passenger was bumped out of first class — here's what to do if you're downgraded]( Here's what to do if you've been involuntarily downgraded on your flight. [Read more]( [Deal alert: Fly to Puerto Vallarta from $237 round-trip]( Hurry — you must book in the next one to two days. [Read more]( [Royal Caribbean just announced another cool new feature for Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship]( This new feature will offer a "taste of old New York." [Read more]( [Best car rental sites to book your next road trip]( These car rental booking sites can help you search for the best deals. [Read more]( The latest 1. [The best Alaska cruises for couples]( 2. [Is EVA Air business class worth it on the Boeing 787-10?]( 3. [Top family resorts in Hawaii for a beach vacation]( 4. [New Kimpton secret password to unlock bonus treats at hotels this summer]( 5. [Marriott, Hyatt and now Hilton face legal pressure over resort fees]( 6. [The ultimate guide to Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer partners]( 7. [Lufthansa to buy stake in ITA Airways from Italian government]( 8. [Southwest Priority credit card review: Valuable perks for frequent Southwest travelers]( 9. [The 8 best destinations to visit in July]( 10. [We skipped the cruise ship excursion and went with Tours by Locals — here's what happened]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in]( [mail](mailto:hello@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA USA If this newsletter was forwarded to you, you can subscribe [here](. 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