✈ Top Stories of the Week, Ways to Use Saks $50 Credit Before End of the Year & More News From TPG ✈

Also: Last chance for Southwest credit card offers: Earn 75,000 bonus points on 3 personal cards December 10, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Top stories of the week by Becky Blaine, Newsletter Editor [TPG | Hero Image] This past week, we saw huge airline merger news on a Sunday when [Alaska Airlines announced its intent to buy Hawaiian Airlines]( for $1.9 billion. The team covered the merger news along with what it [means for frequent flyers of both airlines](. In other travel news, U.S. Customs and Border Protection rolled out the official Global Entry app in late September, and [access has now expanded to 15 airports nationwide]( and the TSA announced a pilot for [self-service security screening in Las Vegas]( using facial recognition technology. A quick reminder: [Today is the last day to apply]( for the elevated offers on three Southwest personal cards to get you one step closer to BOGO Southwest flights through 2025. Here’s a look at other top stories of the week to keep you up to date: - [The 8 best Christmas market river cruises for 2024]( - [When is the best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare?]( - [1st look at Celebrity Ascent: This elegant new cruise ship is perfect for entertainment buffs and solo travelers]( - [Delta unveils service to Taiwan for the 1st time in 7 years]( - [Etihad brings flagship Airbus A380 — with private onboard Residence — back to the US]( - [Everyone is going to Sicily — try these 7 underrated places in Italy instead]( - [JetBlue-Spirit antitrust trial wraps with all outcomes on the table; focus turns to Alaska-Hawaiian merger]( Enjoy the rest of your Sunday, 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. Today’s top stories [Time runs out Dec. 31: 16 things you can buy with the Amex Platinum’s $50 Saks credit]( Wondering what you should buy with your $100 biannual Saks Fifth Avenue credit that comes with the Amex Platinum before it resets next year? [Read more]( [Last chance for Southwest credit card offers: Earn 75,000 bonus points on 3 personal cards]( You can earn a lot of points with the current bonus offers on Southwest Airlines credit cards — and even a Companion Pass to fly a friend for free. Here are the details. [Read more]( [Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which $550-plus card is right for you?]( We look at the perks and benefits of the Amex Platinum and the Chase Sapphire Reserve to see which card is best for you. [Read more]( [Quick Points: How Hyatt and American loyalists can earn more rewards by linking accounts]( American Airlines and World of Hyatt elite members can earn extra points and miles when using the partner program. Here's how and why to link your accounts. [Read more]( [15 best affordable all-inclusive resorts for every type of traveler]( If you're planning a vacation to an all-inclusive resort but want a budget-friendly option, these cheap all-inclusive resorts in various beautiful destinations fit the bill. [Read more]( The latest 1. [Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express credit card review: Mid-tier perks for a reasonable price]( 2. [Higher fees, less service: Why the value of cruising isn't what it used to be]( 3. [IHG One Rewards Dine and Earn: Snag extra points with this dining rewards program]( 4. [Best all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic]( 5. [Sneak peek: First look at Disneyland Paris' royally reimagined 5-star hotel]( 6. [Skip the lounge and get free food! Use your Priority Pass at 37 US airport restaurants]( 7. [Time runs out Dec. 31: 16 things you can buy with the Amex Platinum’s $50 Saks credit]( 8. [What are points and miles worth? TPG’s December 2023 monthly valuations]( 9. [Earn Hilton Honors bonus points in 2024 with this new promotion]( 10. [American Express expands vacation rental platform to new destinations]( [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. 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