✈ Top Stories of the Week, Applying for 2 Cards at the Same Time & More News From TPG ✈

Also: A new luxury hotel brand debuts in the US September 8, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Top stories of the week by Ben Smithson, Senior Writer [TPG | Hero Image] Happy Sunday! Here’s your roundup of the week's top travel-related news. Whether you missed out on visiting Europe this summer or are considering returning, American Airlines [announced five new routes]( for summer 2025, including flights to Edinburgh, Athens and Madrid. If you’ve become frustrated with Delta SkyMiles' dynamic pricing or Virgin Atlantic Flying Club’s four-figure surcharges when redeeming your points and miles, you’re not alone. Here’s why Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue program has quickly become [my favorite SkyTeam loyalty program](. From insufficient validity times to water damage, ensure your passport is in great shape before your next journey with our [eight mistakes to avoid](. You might be wondering if Clear is still worth it despite random ID checks, TSA PreCheck and recent price increases. The promise to skip through long security lines has lost its shine recently. [We put it to the test](. After a blockbuster month of route adjustments in July, August was one of the quietest months of the year for network changes. Still, there are [exciting announcements]( from Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways and more. This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation launched a formal investigation into the frequent flyer programs of the four biggest domestic airlines. [We examine what this could mean for you](. Finally, this is also the last weekend to apply for the [Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card]( with a welcome offer of [75,000 bonus miles]( after you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. Upon opening your account, you'll receive a one-time, $250 credit for Capital One Travel — which is valid for one year — making this limited-time offer worth up to $1,000 in travel for only a modest $95 annual fee. [Don’t wait]( because this offer ends Monday. 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: THE POINTS GUY. Today’s top stories [A gamble on Alaska miles — why I applied for 2 Hawaiian Airlines cards on the same day]( It can sometimes make sense to get both the business and the personal version of some credit cards. [Read more]( [Wyndham rolls out US debut of its newest luxury brand]( The Mining Exchange, a Registry Collection Hotel, opened in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Thursday. [Read more]( [Quick Points: Book now and then periodically check for hotel and airline price drops]( You can save points and cash by rebooking your hotel, flight or car rental reservation when you catch a price drop. [Read more]( [20 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night]( World of Hyatt offers its members 500 bonus points per night at select new hotels for a limited time after the hotel opens. [Read more]( [TSA liquids rule: What to know about 3-1-1 before you head to the airport]( Know these size limits for liquids that you pack in your carry-on bag. [Read more]( The latest 1. [US-China flights are a quarter of what they were pre-pandemic — here’s why]( 2. [I nearly missed my cruise ship — here’s how you can avoid becoming a pier runner]( 3. [Got excellent credit? These are the best credit cards for you]( 4. [Virgin Atlantic to fly to Canada for first time in 10 years in broader 3-route expansion]( 5. [Aeroplan elite members can now transfer points to Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio — but is it worth it?]( 6. [Fly nonstop to Europe from $407 round-trip on American and other Oneworld airlines]( 7. [Rome may require reservations for a major landmark in 2025]( 8. [Can you pay taxes with a credit card?]( 9. [How I leveraged Hyatt’s double elite nights promo to cinch Globalist status]( 10. [Earn up to $300 cash back with these Chase Freedom welcome bonuses]( [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. 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