✈ Check Your Travel Bookings Frequently, Bilt Rewards Rent Day Is Back & More News From TPG ✈

Also: Military travel discounts and perks available year-round May 30, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( CHECK YOUR TRAVEL BOOKINGS by Katie Genter, Senior Writer [TPG | Hero Image] There are many reasons to check your travel bookings frequently. For example, you could snag [better seats]( on a flight (you can also [set an ExpertFlyer seat alert]( to be notified if better seats become available; ExpertFlyer is owned by TPG’s parent company, Red Ventures). Or you might discover the [airline has changed your flight](. But the primary reason I check my upcoming flight and hotel reservations about once a week is to [find price drops]( or better options. And good news: After watching prices steadily climb for months, I’m finally starting to catch some price drops on hotels and flights for late summer into fall. You’ll often need to cancel and then rebook to capture a price drop. But some airlines, such as Southwest, let you [re-price your flights]( via the change functionality. It’s also worth frequently checking if a hotel in a program that uses dynamic award pricing currently costs just above what a [free night certificate]( will cover. I’ve been able to redeem [IHG anniversary night certificates]( without any top-off at the [Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam]( for two stays now by checking daily until the nightly rate dropped to 40,000 points for the dates I wanted. If you're looking for other ways to save on travel, check out the following stories: - [When is the best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare?]( - [How to use Google Flights to maximize your next travel booking]( - [7 ways to save on your next family vacation]( - [How to search for hotel stays with free night certificates]( 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: KITZCORNER/GETTY IMAGES. Today’s top stories [Bilt Rent Day is back June 1 with trivia, bonus points, gifts for solving a puzzle and more]( The Bilt Rewards program is free to join, and you don't have to have a Bilt credit card to participate in many Rent Day offers. [Read more]( [The best military travel discounts and perks for service members]( Here are some of the ways you can save on your next trip. [Read more]( [The top InterContinental hotels across the world]( The best InterContinental hotels combine stylish design, destination dining, excellent service and fantastic amenities. [Read more]( [5 cruise activities that are no longer allowed on board]( How many of these do you remember? [Read more]( [‘My Emirates Pass’ offering deals on some of the UAE’s best attractions]( The My Emirates Pass allows travelers visiting the region to unlock hundreds of discounts. [Read more]( The latest 1. [The 10 best business travel backpacks for style and comfort]( 2. [Cruising during hurricane season: What to know — and should you go?]( 3. [United Quest Card review: Earn 60,000 miles and exclusive travel perks]( 4. [The best ways to get from Heathrow Airport into London]( 5. [Yet another big new Carnival cruise ship debuts today — but there's a twist]( 6. [I paid $200 to renew Ambassador even though I rarely stay with InterContinental: Here’s why]( 7. [From around-the-world-cruises to iconic treks — here are TPG's best retirement trips]( 8. [Is the Capital One Venture Rewards card worth it?]( 9. [Holland America cruise ships from newest to oldest — a complete list]( 10. [Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus card: Low annual fee plus a handful of benefits]( [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