✈ Top Stories of the Week, Europe Awards From 15,000 Miles & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Southwest Airlines reveals new seats, cabin designs February 4, 2024 [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 Tarah Chieffi, Travel News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Last week was an impressive one for cruise and credit card news. When I received an email from Delta Air Lines that the annual fee would be going up on my [Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card]( I was grateful to see that TPG’s credit card team was on top of the news with a story that helped me figure out [how to squeeze enough value out of the card]( thanks to some new perks and enhancements to existing benefits. It was also a big week for the world’s biggest cruise ship, [Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas](. After a preview of the ship last month, TPG’s cruise team has been hard at work preparing cruisers with a look at the [cost of cruising on Icon of the Seas]( and how it [compares to Royal Caribbean’s other ships](. Readers were also drawn to this guide on [what not to purchase on a cruise ship]( which is full of helpful tips. There’s also an exciting elevated welcome offer for one of my most-used cards, the [Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card](. When I signed up, I received a three-free-night welcome offer, but now you can earn five free night awards ([valued at up to 50,000 points each]( after spending $5,000 on purchases in your first three months from account opening. That’s in addition to [the card’s many other perks,]( it carries only a $95 annual fee. If I didn’t already have this card, I’d be jumping all over those five free nights. Here are some more of the week’s top stories: - [Everything to know about Costco Travel — and why I love it for saving money]( - [JetBlue introduces new seat fee as it seeks to boost profitability]( - [BOGO business-class flights to Paris]( - [What is credit card churning?]( - [United Airlines unveils another new long-haul route for the summer]( 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]( Fast, free Wi-Fi and so much more is now on board With Delta Sync Wi-Fi, presented by T-Mobile, you’ll unlock curated experiences, exclusive offers and entertainment from brands you know and love, all with your SkyMiles® Membership. [Join for free today]( Available on most domestic flights. Wi-Fi terms of use apply. [Learn more]( Today’s top stories [Europe awards starting at 15,000 miles: This month’s Flying Blue Promo Rewards]( What you need to know about booking the monthly promotional flights with the loyalty program of Air France and KLM. [Read more]( [Southwest Airlines reveals new seats, cabin designs]( Southwest Airlines announced new seats and cabin designs that feature comfortable new headrests and personal device holders, along with a sharp new look. [Read more]( [4 cruise ships to book right now instead of Icon of the Seas]( If more than $3,000 per person for an inside cabin is out of your price range, here are four ships you should sail instead of Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas. [Read more]( [Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve worth the annual fee?]( The Chase Sapphire Reserve card has an annual fee of $550 — is it worth it? Here's what you get for that fee to help you make up your mind. [Read more]( [Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for February 2024]( For this month, we found promotions to earn unlimited Marriott bonus points, fly to Europe for just 15,000 Flying Blue miles and earn Delta Air Lines elite status through 2026. And that’s not all! [Read more]( The latest 1. [Is the Amex Platinum worth the annual fee?]( 2. [Shore excursions: What new cruisers need to know]( 3. [26 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night]( 4. [Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex review: Mid-tier benefits for Delta loyalists]( 5. [What it’s like staying at the all-inclusive Sanctuary Cap Cana resort, part of Marriott's Luxury Collection]( 6. [Delta SkyMiles: Your complete guide to earning, redeeming and elite status]( 7. [Save up to 50% on Amazon purchases using just 1 Amex point]( 8. [16 ways to earn more Delta SkyMiles, from using credit cards to online shopping]( 9. [Mexico deal alert: Fly to Cancun from Atlanta and NYC from $280 round-trip]( 10. 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