✈ How to Travel With Only a Carry-On, Apple Unveils New Travel-Friendly Features & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Plus: Marriott plans major expansion in France June 13, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Summer packing tips by Caroline Tanner, News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Hi — it’s me, the [carry-on packing queen]( back to helm your daily newsletter for the next few days. With summer travel in full swing, I am already planning my birthday getaway outfits like the Leo that I am. You may be wondering how I fit a week’s worth of clothing into my [Away Carry-On]( without stress, and it’s because I’ve developed several packing strategies that allow me to fit more into less. Thanks to rolling my clothes, using packing cubes and doing laundry when I travel, I am able to pack a variety of outfits, from workout clothes to beachwear. Though I will always be Team Carry-On, in case you missed it, [five of the six major U.S. airlines]( have [raised their checked bag fees](. But even if I’m not checking a bag, I still toss an [Apple AirTag]( in for good measure. There are still ways to pay less for checked bags, such as United Airlines providing flyers with a $5 discount for checking their bags at least 24 hours before departure. Even some ultra-low-cost carriers allow passengers to bring one carry-on bag and a personal item for free. And over two dozen [credit cards can get you a free checked bag](. While the choice to carry or [check luggage]( is yours, here’s what you need to know to help make that decision: - [9 travel packing tips to save space in your luggage]( - [The airline couldn’t find my luggage — here's how Apple AirTags saved the day]( - [Keep calm and carry on: The best carry-on luggage for every kind of trip]( - [7 tips to help keep an airline from losing your luggage]( 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, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: CAROL YEPES/GETTY IMAGES. Today’s top stories [Apple unveils new travel-friendly features coming to Apple Pay, iPhone, AirPods]( Apple is on a mission to replace your physical wallet with a digital one. [Read more]( [Marriott plans major expansion in France]( Marriott, the world’s largest hotel company, plans to add 10 hotels and more than 1,000 rooms across France by the end of 2025. [Read more]( [5 times when traveling abroad might be cheaper than staying close to home]( Whether you're looking for a Disney vacation, a ski trip or to see your favorite singer, it might be cheaper to do so abroad. [Read more]( [Your top options for a Galapagos cruise are about to change]( Two of the biggest cruise operators in the Galapagos, Celebrity Cruises and Lindblad Expeditions, are shaking up their operations in the wake of a deal. [Read more]( [The best cards for trip cancellation and interruption insurance — and what it actually covers]( Select credit cards may reimburse your prepaid, nonrefundable expenses if you have to cancel or interrupt a trip. [Read more]( The latest 1. [Comparing the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority, Premier and Plus credit cards]( 2. [Don't believe the doom loop hype: It's a great time to visit San Francisco]( 3. [The height of luxury in London: Shangri-La The Shard]( 4. [Virgin Hotels will expand to London in August]( 5. [Complete guide to airline status matches and challenges in 2024]( 6. [Chase Freedom Q2 categories: Last chance to activate to earn up to 9% cash back at hotels, restaurants and Amazon]( 7. [Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card review: Low annual fee but limited perks]( 8. [This new luxury cruise ship will take guests on culinary explorations of the Mediterranean]( 9. [Southwest Airlines cuts 2 transcontinental flights from Atlanta]( 10. [Margaritaville at Sea just doubled in size by welcoming a new ship]( [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 cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Please view our [advertising policy]( and [product review methodology]( 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 2024