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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I just logged into my Delta.com account and saw that my rollover MQMs from 2012 have already posted. I am starting this year off at 7,141 MQMs without stepping on a Delta plane in 2013. While that isn’t as much as I rolled over last year, it’s a start and I didn’t want to get overly invested with Delta last year in case the rumors of SkyMiles changing into a revenue-based program turn out to be true....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American ExpressLast month, Delta secretly increased business-class award rates to Europe. This came just months after the carrier rose its rates for partner flights departing after October 1, 2016 — again without any notice. Now, perhaps on the heels of Brexit and the resulting decline in business travel between the US and the UK, Delta is opening its award inventory — even on flights to other European cities — on a pretty large scale....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Having never flown Alaska Airlines and likewise having never flown into Lihue, Kauai, I went into my Hawaii-bound flight with an open mind. I felt a bit uneasy with the idea of spending a five-hour flight in an unknown economy-class cabin. Would the seats be glorified lawn chairs, crunching and numbing my legs? Would I have nothing but stale pretzels and old coffee to snack on all the way to Hawaii?...

Hurricane Dorian stalled over the Bahamas last week, leaving a path of devastation in its wake. It’s currently making its way up the East Coast of the U.S., and residents and travelers in certain coastal areas are being evacuated as the storm nears landfall. Thousands of flights have been cancelled, and many airports are closed, including those in Florida and the Bahamas.But amid the devastating storm, there’s a glimmer of light....

It’s June — also known as Pride Month — and we’re celebrating in traditional TPG fashion.If you don’t already know about The Trip of a Lifetime giveaway planned by The Points Guy using up to 1 million Chase Ultimate Rewards points, it’s your big opportunity to win, well, the bucket-list trip of a lifetime.CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN: $10 minimum donationBut in addition to that grand prize, we’re also offering some additional incentives in the form of flash sweepstakes!...

You may have noticed that World of Hyatt’s mobile app has gotten a little more functional in recent days.TPG readers shared that the World of Hyatt app is showing them confirmed room upgrades before their stays. We reached out to Hyatt that shared the news that it is currently in the process of rolling out a pilot program for an updated digital check-in experience.For now, the chain is testing it at only 34 properties, which include the likes of the Grand Hyatt San Francisco, Andaz New York, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, Park Hyatt Tokyo and Andaz Shanghai....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Always wanted to try your hand at paddleboarding, but were too intimidated to head straight into the surf? Or dreamed of joining local climbers on coastal cliffs? Or simply wanted the stamina to actively enjoy a new destination?Exercise can be a key part of preparing for a trip — especially specialized courses designed to mimic real-life experiences. That’s one of the reasons JetBlue Vacations has partnered with the Bermuda Tourism Authority and ClassPass to create Bermuda Jet/Set, a series of limited time, Bermuda-inspired classes meant to train travelers for their next beach getaway....

Flights at Seattle’s Paine Field will be temporarily suspended from May 22, thru July 31, 2020, to do already scheduled aircraft ramp maintenance and repairs. The airport, managed by Propeller Airports, will take advantage of a major drop in passengers due to the coronavirus pandemic to expedite repair projects originally scheduled to be done in phases over four months in 2020.Stay up to date on how the novel coronavirus is impacting travelers and cardholders by bookmarking our dedicated COVID-19 hub page and signing up for the TPG daily newsletter....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Daniel sent me a message on Facebook to ask about managing hotel points:“Now that Marriott and Starwood are merging loyalty programs, does it matter where I store my points? Am I better off transferring my points to one program or the other, and do you think one of them offers more value?”The new partnership between Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest has been the biggest news in the award travel world this past month....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.With Southwest Airlines launching new routes to Costa Rica and frequent economy fare deals to airports in both San Jose and Liberia, the destination is more popular than ever. To help you make the most of your trip, TPG Contributor Betsy Mikel offers her best tips from a recent adventure.Costa Rica had long been on my list of places to visit, so I was thrilled to find an affordable fare on Southwest this winter....

Each month in his column “The Critical Points,” TPG Senior Points and Miles Contributor Richard Kerr presents his opinion on a loyalty program, card product or recent news that he believes is overlooked, unsung or the result of groupthink taking mass opinion in a direction with which he doesn’t agree. His goal is not necessarily to convince you to agree with his position, but rather to induce critical thought for each of the topics and positions he covers....

You already know you need to carry extra hand-sanitizer when going through airport security check points because those plastic bins are crawling with bacteria, but the germs don’t stop there.The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Marketplace investigators took 18 short-haul flights at various times throughout the day between Ottawa and Montreal on Canada’s major carriers: Air Canada, WestJet and Porter, and they collected 100 samples from inside the planes.The staff swabbed seatbelts, tray tables, headrests, seat pockets and restroom handles and found bacteria and other harmful pathogens like yeast, mold and E....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Through Friday only, Uber is offering $7 off of one ride or $7 off of an UberEats delivery order with code VENMO2DAY.Add promo code VENMO2DAY into the Uber app (Payment > Add Promo Code), then link your Venmo and Uber accounts. Once complete, the code will get you $7 off your next Uber ride or $7 off your next UberEats order....

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.This video is part of our weekly YouTube series: To The Point. On this episode, Editor-at-Large Zach Honig explains ways to earn United MileagePlus Miles and redeem them on United flights, partner flights, hotels and other merchandise.Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube series for quick tips, tricks and answers for all things points, miles, credit cards, travel and aviation....

Well, we’ve come full circle here. “Back in the day” — that is to say, before the pandemic — United Airlines would allow customers to request a full refund, to their original form of payment, for any flights impacted by a schedule change of two hours or more. Then, as the mass cancellations began, “Flyer Friendly” went out the window, with United changing that requirement to 25 hours — yes, more than a full day later....

“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg.One of the most important things to do before leaving on an international itinerary is to make sure your passport/visa/immigration documents are all in order, or you could end up ruining your trip before it starts. TPG reader Janel wants to know where she’ll clear customs on an international itinerary with a connection on the way…[pullquote source=“TPG READER JANEL”]I’m going on a cruise out of Rome in May....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In April, TPG Editorial Intern Nick Ellis and several other TPG staff members took a food-fueled trip to Las Vegas with Chase Sapphire Preferred and visited their Vegas Uncork’d event. Along the way, they visited The Neon Museum, a place you just have to visit while in Vegas. Read on for Nick’s impressions and why you should head to this classic Sin City exhibit....

As a part of the Amex SPG Stars program, we recently spent Labor Day Weekend at the St. Regis Bal Harbour in Miami, and I shared a pretty extensive review and write-up of our room and time at the hotel here. However, in the interest of not writing more than anyone would care to read in one setting, I drew the line at “just” 2,000 words and 35 pictures in that post, but I still have a few tips to add for those considering a similar trip....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Each Saturday, we round up news stories that you may have missed from the week before, including several that already appeared on The Points Guy, and some more that we haven’t covered yet. If you’re an avid TPG reader, scroll down for the new stuff. Here’s the top miles, points and travel news you may have missed this week:Check out some of the easiest countries in the world for Americans to relocate to....

Last week, Airbnb announced that it’s expanding its experiences platform to Puerto Rico.The home-rental service is partnering with Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló to launch 50 new local-led unique experiences in an effort to drive travelers to visit the island and support the region as it continues to build back post-Hurricane Maria. Visitors and locals can now book unique experiences, attractions and tours throughout Puerto Rico, from paddleboarding in a scenic lagoon in Guaynabo to discovering the local art and food scene in Old San Juan....