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Also: JetBlue's new tech innovation July 9, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Top stories of the week by Tarah Chieffi, Travel News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Looking back on TPG’s most-read stories last week, you and I, dear reader, have a lot in common. I tore through TPG news reporter Caroline Tanner’s story on [tips to avoid overpacking]( as I myself was packing for four days in Florida with my family. We utilized many of the crowdsourced tips shared in the article, including using packing cubes, rolling our clothes, organizing outfits ahead of time and packing my trusty travel makeup. I’ve also been in the nerve-wracking spot of waiting by the mailbox for my new passport to come in (luckily, I won’t have to deal with that again for a few years), and was fascinated by TPG senior cruise writer Ashley Kosciolek’s clever method for [bypassing long waits for passport renewals](. And maybe I should be embarrassed to admit this, but I didn’t know until recently that there was a [difference between direct and nonstop flights]( but there definitely is. Here are a few more stories that topped the “must-read” list last week: - [After 7 years as an American Airlines Executive Platinum, requalifying is no longer a must for me: Here's why]( - [What it was like on board JetBlue's splashy inaugural from New York to Paris]( - [How to save big on Amazon using just 1 Amex point]( - [How Marriott and United elites can status match with RewardsPlus]( - [Another small cruise line is bankrupt in wake of pandemic struggles]( Enjoy your Sunday reading, and I’ll see you tomorrow, Tarah 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: XAVIER LORENZO/GETTY IMAGES. Want $1,000 (or more) in value? These credit cards can get you $1,000 or more in 1st-year value with welcome offers and statement credits. [Learn more]( Today’s top stories [Every student studying abroad needs one of these credit cards]( We rounded up our top picks for credit cards you should have in your wallet if you're planning on studying abroad. [Read more]( [JetBlue's impressive tech innovation that I wish other airlines would copy]( Wireless meal ordering saves some valuable time on short transatlantic flights from the East Coast to Europe. [Read more]( [Best portable carbon monoxide detectors to pack for your next trip]( These packable options can help provide peace of mind when you travel. [Read more]( [3 reasons why the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless is worth the $95 annual fee]( The various perks offered on this card can easily be worth hundreds of dollars. [Read more]( [67 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night]( World of Hyatt offers its members 500 bonus points per night at select new hotels for a limited time after the hotel opens. [Read more]( The latest 1. [Celebrity Cruises ships from newest to oldest — a complete list]( 2. [Delta adds 5 interesting new routes, including a unique flight from LaGuardia]( 3. [What are points and miles worth? TPG’s July 2023 monthly valuations]( 4. [The best Alaska cruises for every type of traveler]( 5. [Air traffic control strikes could disrupt a third of European flights this summer]( 6. [American Express Gold Card review: Best for the well-traveled foodie]( 7. [How to plan a fun-filled family day at Legoland California]( 8. [Last chance: Earn 60,000 points plus a 30% off promo code with Southwest cards]( 9. [Quick Points: Book partner awards at fixed rates using AAdvantage miles]( 10. [Style and substance: Flying JetBlue Mint Suites to Paris]( [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