Each Saturday, we round up news stories that you might have missed from the week before. Here’s the top miles, points and travel news you might have missed on TPG this week.Hilton Jumps on the Hostel Bandwagon With a Budget BrandAn unprecedented installation for major hotel chains: Hilton is opening a budget line of hotels.5 Reasons Every AvGeek Should Visit the Delta Flight MuseumYou’ll be able to soar into the history of aviation and get a closer look at some classic Delta planes.When Does It Make Sense to Spend on a Cobranded Credit Card?Here are the times you might consider applying for a cobranded credit card.Lonely Planet Names Sri Lanka the Top Country to Visit in 2019Book your travel plans now.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.Is It Time for the Chase Sapphire Reserve to Step up Its Game?Some cards have skyrocketed past CSR in terms of value.Check Your Airline Ticket After Booking to Ensure You Weren’t Involuntarily DowngradedHeads up! One TPG reader noticed her seat was downgraded.Why Points and Miles Are the Best Insurance PolicyTPG’s Ethan Steinberg broke down some scenarios points and miles are a reassuring source of coverage.Healthy to Hawaii: Alaska (737-800) in Economy from San Jose to KauaiSee what TPG’s Jessica Puckett thought of her first Alaska Airlines flight to Kauai.United May Be Close to Buying the Airbus A321LRCould United be favoring Airbus over Boeing for its transcontinental flights?This Is the Reason You Aren’t Feeling as Much Turbulence on Delta FlightsFind out why “Delta was the only airline to show decreased encounters with higher-level turbulence in the last three years.”
