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:6 of the worst types of travelersThe best cards for travelers in the Amex and Chase lineups offer great bonuses and great redemption options. (Image by DuKai photographer / Getty Images)After 27 years in the business, TPG credit cards editor Benét Wilson is clear on the types of passengers she hates to encounter on an airplane.Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more travel tips!8 reasons why Delta One is my go-to strategy for Asia travel(Photo by Ethan Steinberg/The Points Guy)Take it from someone who travels to Asia half a dozen times a year.One of the world’s biggest cruise ships is heading to TexasEverything really is bigger in Texas.This is the most important thing to bring to Disney World(Photo by Summer Hull/The Points Guy)And it won’t cost you a penny.Here’s why you should Always check where the tag says your bags are going(Photo by JT Genter/The Points Guy)You can do everything right and still end up luggage-less.Marriott top-tier elites can claim United status in under 5 minutesUnited Airline and JetBlue airliners at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Columbia, 2015. (Photo by Thierry Tronnel/Corbis via Getty Images)That’s less time than it takes to order a Starbucks.This sneaky debit fee could cost you big on your next foreign transactionDo you know about the exchange rate markup?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.Surprise and delight: Some Southwest travelers have been gifted free elite status(Photo courtesy of Southwest)Here’s how to check your account to see if you’ve been targeted.Here today, Ghosn tomorrow: how a former auto CEO used $130,000 and a fake passport to escape JapanFormer Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn (right) in Tokyo in April, 2019. (Photo by JIJI PRESS /AFP via Getty Images)It’s a fascinating story.Beyond Hogwarts: 7 magical destinations for every Harry Potter fan to visit(Image courtesy of the Jacobite Express)We have our sights set on the Airbnb getaway in the Philippines.Talking Points: What travel means to the TPG staffOn this special holiday edition of Talking Points, TPG employees share why travel is meaningful for them.
