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[Which 75k Bonus Points Citi Card Is Best for You?]( By Nick Ewen on Aug 04, 2017 08:00 am This is a rare time for Citi, as the issuer is currently offering two credit cards with sign-up bonuses of 75,000 points or miles: the Citi Prestige Card and the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite MasterCard. While both of these cards carry $450 annual fees, there are key differences between the two that appeal ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Which 75k Bonus Points Citi Card Is Best for You? on Facebook]( [Can You Earn Elite Qualifying Dollars for Not Flying?]( By Julian Mark Kheel on Aug 04, 2017 07:00 am “Reader Questions” viosre answered three days a week — Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays — by TPG Senior Writer Julian Mark Kheel. Now that all three of the US legacy carriers have added an additional spend requirement in order to earn elite status, TPG reader Diane wants to know if just paying for tickets is enough… You’d ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Can You Earn Elite Qualifying Dollars for Not Flying? on Facebook]( [Flight Review: KLM (777-300ER) Business Class From New York to Amsterdam]( By Eric Rosen on Aug 03, 2017 07:00 pm Despite recently updating its entire long-haul fleet with new business-class seats, KLM’s product is still underwhelming. The Pros: Friendly service and new finishes. The Cons: The lie-flat seats already feel outdated, while the food and amenity kits were lackluster at best. [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Flight Review: KLM (777-300ER) Business Class From New York to Amsterdam on Facebook]( [Traveling to Venice? You’d Better Be on Your Best Behavior]( By Jennifer Wood on Aug 03, 2017 06:00 pm Italy, a country that’s on even the most infrequent traveler’s bucket list of destinations, seems to be falling out of amore with tourists. All around the country, cities are cracking down on the things people can and cannot do: If you’re in Rome, don’t even think about eating or drinking around the city’s famous fountains ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Traveling to Venice? You’d Better Be on Your Best Behavior on Facebook]( [Uniqlo to Sell Clothes from Airport Vending Machines]( By Lan Paje on Aug 03, 2017 05:20 pm Ever gotten through TSA and realized that you left behind your favorite shirt or jacket? Fortunately for forgetful travelers, hip Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo plans to expand its footprint with vending machines… in airports. Since Wednesday, travelers have been able to use the touchscreen at a “Uniqlo To Go” machine located in Oakland International Airport ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Uniqlo to Sell Clothes from Airport Vending Machines on Facebook]( [Deal Alert: US Cities to Iceland From $190 Round-Trip]( By Nick Ellis on Aug 03, 2017 04:15 pm Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Deal Alert: US Cities to Iceland From $190 Round-Trip on Facebook]( [AA Caps the Number of Segments You Can Fly per Award]( By JT Genter on Aug 03, 2017 03:40 pm It’s been a while since there’s been a significant change to American Airlines’ AAdvantage mileage program. So, we were anxious to see new changes loaded to the AAdvantage award chart website Thursday morning. Turns out, it’s not a massive change — but still one that might limit travelers’ upcoming award redemptions. Effective immediately, AA has capped the number ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like AA Caps the Number of Segments You Can Fly per Award on Facebook]( [#TBT: A Look Back at Miami International Airport in the 1950s]( By Daryl Chua on Aug 03, 2017 03:10 pm This Throwback Thursday, we’re looking back at Miami International Airport (MIA), home to American Airlines, and one of the largest gateways between the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Thanks to its proximity to tourist attractions and its strategic location to handle connecting traffic between North America, Latin America and Europe, Miami is America’s second-busiest airport ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like #TBT: A Look Back at Miami International Airport in the 1950s on Facebook]( [Fly Through Immigration With MIA’s Updated App]( By Emily McNutt on Aug 03, 2017 02:05 pm Passengers traveling through Miami International Airport (MIA) now have a new way to get through the US Customs and Border Protection process upon their return to the US much faster — and simpler. The airport announced the new feature of its official app, MIA Airport Official, Thursday at a press conference along with US Customs and ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Fly Through Immigration With MIA’s Updated App on Facebook]( [Africa’s Second-Biggest Airline is on the Verge of Bankruptcy]( By JT Genter on Aug 03, 2017 12:50 pm South African Airways’ financial situation has been grim for a while now — the airline has lost money in each of the last seven years. Just like perpetually cash-hemorrhaging Alitalia, Africa’s second-largest airline (behind the also-beleaguered EgyptAir) has consistently relied on government funding to keep its operations going. As reported by the BBC on Thursday, financial ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Africa’s Second-Biggest Airline is on the Verge of Bankruptcy on Facebook]( For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, TPG newsletters may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from TPG direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab. PS - Not sure which card is the best for your travel strategy? [Click here to get my personalized recommendation now for free.]( Don't ever miss out again on the best travel deals, news, and points opportunities. 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