✈ There Is Such a Thing as a Free Lunch, Best Frequent Flyer Programs & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Is United Polaris business class worth it to Singapore? September 25, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( How to score free food at airports by Caroline Tanner, News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] You’ve likely been told, perhaps by your parents or grandparents, that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Well, not to correct my elders, but I’d actually have to disagree with that expression and inquire about their current use of rewards credit cards. Even so, I’m certain there’s one thing all generations can agree on — saving money, especially when it comes to paying for overpriced food and beverages at the airport. Although Priority Pass is best known for its network of domestic and international airport lounges, you may not know that some versions of membership also include up to $28 in free food and drinks for yourself and a guest ($56 total) at [31 Priority Pass restaurants]( at 22 U.S. airports. This includes some pretty solid options like Landry’s Seafood and Cadillac Mexican Kitchen at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Bobby Van’s Grill at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and 400 Degrees Hot Chicken at Nashville International Airport (BNA). Only a handful of cards still convey this benefit, but a popular one is the [Chase Sapphire Reserve]( which is worth adding to your wallet if you can make good use of this perk. Read more about the Priority Pass program: - [Get free food at the airport: Which cards offer Priority Pass restaurant access?]( - [Everything you need to know about the Priority Pass program]( - [Priority Pass continues to single-handedly offset my credit card annual fee with this overlooked benefit]( Enjoy that free food, 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: KATIE GENTER/THE POINTS GUY. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Elevated Travel Perks With the new Venture X Business card, you can leverage the extensive network of transfer partners to turn miles earned from everyday business expenses into a business-class ticket to Europe. Get a jumpstart on that dream trip with 150,000 bonus miles. 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