Each Saturday, we round up the top miles, points and travel news that you might have missed on TPG this week. Here’s what you need to know:Airlines Collected $4.9 Billion in Bag Fees Last Year. Here’s How to Avoid Being Part of That StatisticThere’s one airline — and a few cards — that’ll spare you that cost.Watch Now: The Points Guy Launches Official Vlog SeriesPeople always ask what it’s like to be The Points Guy. Here’s the answer.How to Use Credit Cards to Defeat Basic EconomyNo one really wants to board with the last group.Fiji Airways to Operate New A350 to LATPG’s Brendan Dorsey breaks down how to book it.Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.American Airlines’ First Cramped A321 Takes to the Skies After Project Oasis RetrofitIt’s not all bad news, but it’s not all good news.How to Book a Hyatt Resort From $86 Through Hyatt’s Latest Buy Points PromoThe valuable promotion ends June 11.Away Mini Travel Cases Have Risen From The Dead (For A Limited Time)The last time these were for sale they sold out, and fast.Airlines Close to First ‘Substantive’ Fare Hike of 2019, Analysts SayMajor carriers Alaska Airlines, Delta and United have widely matched the increase.Plan Your European Train Trip This Summer With Eurail’s New AppThis service is great for when it’s more convenient to hop on a train than to fly.Delta’s New Program Helps Elites Earn Back Status After a Major Life Event… So you can hop back on the status train even after those months of staying home with your newborn.For the latest travel news, deals and points and miles tips please subscribe to The Points Guy daily email newsletter.
