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Plus: 6 award chart sweet spots that can save you money on domestic flights September 24, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Top stories of the week by Caroline Tanner, News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Hi all, Here are some of the top stories you may have missed last week. [If you’re still reeling]( over the recent devaluing of [Delta Air Lines' SkyMiles program]( (we’re not over it either) and are now a free agent, read this [side-by-side comparison]( of SkyMiles and American Airlines’ AAdvantage program. Of course, no airline is perfect, and points and miles reporter Kyle Olsen has [six ways]( American could improve its currency, Loyalty Points. As I think about my status strategy through the end of 2023, I’m considering trying out United Airlines as the dominant carrier here in Chicago. I’ll be reading Kyle’s recent review of economy in [United's Boeing 737 MAX 9](. Though we may not agree on one airline to pledge our loyalty to, we should all be on board with a collective allegiance to the expedited security programs that minimize your wait times at airports. If you’re not already a member of Global Entry, TSA PreCheck and Clear, cancel your plans for the day and apply immediately. But before you do that, be sure to [read this article]( about ways you can enroll for free or at a discounted rate [with the right credit card](. For my non-AvGeeks looking to read some other travel stories, check out this hot take from principal cruise writer Gene Sloan: [It’s not as bad as you think: 6 reasons I’m happy booking a windowless 'inside' cabin on a cruise ship](. For more top stories, check out the links below: - [How to see the northern lights this week]( - [16 years later, the Fontainebleau Las Vegas is set to open in December]( - [Breeze Airways adds 2 routes and a new state to its map]( Happy reading, Caroline 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: THE POINTS GUY. Want premium perks? Metal credit cards don’t just look and feel great, they also boast incredible rewards and premium perks. Once a status symbol of the wealthy, metal credit cards have now become popular among everyday credit cards. [Learn more]( Today’s top stories [Last chance: Earn up to 140,000 points and a $100 statement credit with these IHG card offers]( IHG is offering elevated bonuses on its two personal credit cards. Here are the details. [Read more]( [6 award chart sweet spots that can save you money on domestic flights]( A look at the best sweet spot award options when you need to redeem your points or miles for an award ticket within the United States. [Read more]( [I was on the 1st Brightline train to Orlando — here's what it was like]( After years of anticipation, months of testing and multiple delays, Brightline officially launched passenger service to (and from) its brand-new station at Orlando International Airport (MCO). [Read more]( [Royal Caribbean's Royal Promenade: What you'll find on this major cruise ship thoroughfare]( A guide to the shops, bars, cruise ship services and perhaps a party or parade on Royal Caribbean's combination main street and shopping mall. [Read more]( [Here's why airlines weigh passengers]( Although it may seem invasive and awkward, airlines weighing passengers is actually a normal practice for the industry. [Read more]( The latest 1. 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