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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:
American Airlines Details New Credit Card Agreement with BarclayCard US and Citi
American Airlines flyers will soon have new options for co-branded credit cards. The airline has entered into new agreements with both Citi and BarclayCard US. This makes AA the only major US airline to have more than one bank issuing its co-branded credit cards.
Tour Boeing’s Brand New 737 MAX, Launching with Southwest in 2017
At nearly 50 years old, Boeing’s 737 has received an update in the form of the 737 MAX. It made its debut at the Farnborough Air Show and features greater fuel efficiency due to new wing, winglet and engine designs. The new aircraft will launch with Southwest Airlines next year.
KLM Will Soon Offer Draft Heineken On Select Flights
KLM and Heineken have found a way to serve draft beer at 36,000 feet, without compromising on taste. You’ll be able to order a draft Heineken starting next month on select KLM flights.
Review: Swiss (777-300ER) First Class from Zurich to Los Angeles
Read about one TPG contributor’s impressions from a flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) on board Swiss’ new Boeing 777-300ER that features an updated first-class product.
The US Is Now the Place That Other Countries are Warning Travelers About Visiting
American travelers are used to reading about travel warnings for other countries — especially after terror attacks abroad. But, in the wake of several shootings in the US, the governments of the Bahamas, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have issued travel warnings for their citizens traveling to the US.
In Other News…
Hyatt Offering Targeted Bonuses When You Purchase Points
Through July 31, you can earn a bonus when you purchase Hyatt points. Keep in mind this offer is targeted, so the exact bonus will vary from person to person.
Delta Is Counting How Many Passengers Are Traveling Between Atlanta and Doha on Qatar
In a frivolous — but entertaining — installment of the Delta and Qatar feud, Delta is apparently observing the boarding process of Qatar’s flight between Atlanta (ATL) and Doha (DOH) in order to count how many passengers are flying between the two cities — not just connecting in DOH to a further destination.
Priority Pass Lounge at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 Has Opened
Members of the Priority Pass or LoungeKey program have a new lounge option in T5 at London Heathrow (LHR). The lounge is located on the ground floor of the Sofitel Hotel.
JAL’s San Francisco to Tokyo Haneda Flight Gets A Better Schedule
Japan Airlines’ flight between San Francisco (SFO) and Tokyo Haneda (HND) is very convenient — save for the dismal timing. Due to Haneda Airport’s easing of slot restrictions for daytime long-haul flights, the flight will operate on a much more appealing schedule, starting October 30, 2016.
Earn 2x Rapid Rewards Points at Restaurants For a Limited Time
If you’re a Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Card holder, check to see if you’ve been targeted to earn 2 Rapid Rewards points per dollar spent on purchases up to $2,500 at restaurants between July 15 and September 30, 2016.
With great travel benefits, 2x points on travel & dining and a 50,000 point sign up bonus, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a great card for those looking to get into the points and miles game. Here are the top 5 reasons it should be in your wallet, or read our definitive review for more details.
- Earn 50,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $625 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® named a 'Best Travel Credit Card' by MONEY® Magazine, 2016-2017
- 2X points on travel and dining at restaurants worldwide & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
- Earn 5,000 bonus points after you add the first authorized user and make a purchase in the first 3 months from account opening
- No foreign transaction fees
- 1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs
- Get 25% more value when you redeem for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards. For example, 50,000 points are worth $625 toward travel.
- No blackout dates or travel restrictions - as long as there's a seat on the flight, you can book it through Chase Ultimate Rewards
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