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.A220 main cabin. Photo courtesy of Delta Air Lines.That Delta Passenger Who Got a Plane to Himself? Didn’t Quite Happen That WayA story about a passenger flying alone on a Delta plane went viral earlier this week. Turns out, it didn’t actually go down that way all. Here’s how it really happened.MIAMI, FL — JUNE 02: Travelers go through the TSA PreCheck security point at Miami International Airport on June 2, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)5 More Airlines Were Just Added to TSA PreCheck. Here Are All 72 Participating Carriers.Years ago, TSA PreCheck was mostly limited to the major US airlines. Now, the program has expanded to five more international carriers including Austrian Airlines, Interjet, PAL Express, Swoop, and VivaAerobus.Photo courtesy Hilton HotelsHilton Honors Kills Instant Status Match to Diamond, Increases Stay RequirementsAs of August 15, anyone eligible for a status match with Hilton Honors will be matched to Gold status for 90 days, rather than Diamond.(Photo by Summer Hull / The Points Guy)Southwest Schedule Extended: Book Your 2020 Winter Flights NowGood news: if you haven’t booked your early 2020 vacation flights and want to score the best possible deal, there’s still time — that is, if you fly Southwest.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.Support dog sitting on an airplane seat. (Photo by benedek/Getty Images)My First Class Seat Was Taken By an Emotional Support AnimalSo, what happens when Fido takes your first-class seat?(Photo by Nicholas Ellis / The Points Guy)Delta’s Retrofitted Boeing 767-400ER To Fly First International FlightDelta Air Lines’ first reconfigured Boeing 767-400ER made its international debut on Monday, operating as Delta Flight 61 from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro.Image courtesy of Wyndham Vacation ResortsThese Are the Best Dates to Book Your Labor Day Weekend GetawayIt’s not too late to book your Labor Day Weekend getaway. In fact, the best time is probably right now.Photo via Getty ImagesHow to Check If Your Laptop Is Part of the FAA’s Ban on Select MacBook ProsDue to a newly discovered fire risk, the FAA has banned select MacBook Pro laptops from being carried on or checked into the cargo holds of aircraft.Image courtesy of the Courtyard Marriott Kauai FacebookMore Big Marriott Bonvoy Changes Kick in on September 14Bonvoy just announced that they would be rolling out peak and off-peak pricing on September 14, 2019 — along with some other interesting adjustments.Want to Work for The Points Guy? This Is How You Can Join Our TeamLove points and miles? Travel? Aviation? Well, we’re seeking new talent to bolster our roster here at TPG. Learn how you can become one of us in the story above.For the latest travel news, deals and points and miles tips please subscribe to The Points Guy daily email newsletter.
