✈ Top Stories of the Week, Interview with DOT Secretary Buttigieg & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Europe's best Christmas markets November 5, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Top stories of the week by Becky Blaine, Newsletter Editor [TPG | Hero Image] As we near the two-year anniversary of the massive Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, projects are getting underway across the country. TPG’s Managing Editor Clint Henderson was able to interview U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about the progress so far and what’s still to come. Top on his list of issues to discuss was Federal Aviation Administration staffing for air traffic controllers and the upcoming holiday travel season. Be sure to [check out the full story](. We’ve rounded up the week’s top stories to help you stay up to date on the latest travel news: - [JetBlue cuts 14 routes, drops a city in big network shake-up]( - [American Airlines launches new status challenge for select Delta and United elites]( - [All trick, no treat: Royal Caribbean quietly raises automatic gratuity charges]( - [Marriott announces updates to Suite Night Awards starting January 2024]( - [2 US senators are targeting airlines' frequent flyer and loyalty programs]( - [Exciting new airline routes from October 2023 and beyond]( - [What to do if a boarding pass isn’t marked TSA PreCheck]( - [Is a Priority Pass lounge membership actually worth it?]( Have a great rest of the weekend, Becky 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. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Extraordinary trips. Zero planning. Planning an international trip takes a minimum of 40 hours on average. Let our team do the work for you. We'll match you with a local expert to curate a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Save your time and take a next-level journey Elsewhere. [Discover Elsewhere]( Today’s top stories [The 11 best Christmas markets in Europe for 2023]( Plan to visit one of these beautiful Christmas markets in Europe this festive season. [Read more]( [Get your holiday shopping done: Earn bonus miles with these airline portal promotions]( Find out how you can earn bonus points and miles when buying through these airline shopping portals. [Read more]( [The best places to stay near Zion National Park]( Check out these 10 spectacular Zion National Park hotels, ranging from lodges to glamping tents. [Read more]( [Cruise packing list: The ultimate guide to what to pack for a cruise]( Packing for a cruise can be complicated, especially for first-timers who aren’t sure what to expect. Use this cruise packing list to avoid packing mistakes and be prepared for anything on your next sailing. [Read more]( [Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix review: When can I check in again?]( Here’s what to know about the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix before booking a stay. [Read more]( The latest 1. [I saved every receipt — here’s how much it actually costs to go on a Disney cruise]( 2. [Is the Capital One Venture X worth the $395 annual fee?]( 3. [Do you really need a motion sickness patch for your cruise?]( 4. [26 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night]( 5. [United makes some progress toward improving catering, but still has a ways to go, exec says]( 6. [Spirit saw Northeast Alliance as biggest threat to JetBlue merger, testimony reveals]( 7. [The best lounges at London Heathrow — and how to get inside]( 8. [Finnair now guarantees minimum award seats for flights — what this means for travelers]( 9. [Download the Uber app and link your Marriott and Uber accounts to earn 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points]( 10. [Amex Centurion (black) card benefits — and how to get them without the card]( [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