Top Cards for October, End of the Year Checklist, a Southwest Smartphone Fire and More

Oct. 08, 2016

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Top Cards for October, End of the Year Checklist, a Southwest Smartphone Fire and More

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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:

Check out this month's most compelling credit card offers.

Top 10 Travel Rewards Credit Card Offers for October 2016

It's been a fun month for credit card offers, as several have made some adjustments to better compete against the newcomer, Chase Sapphire Reserve. See how the cards stack up in our monthly round-up of the top offers.

Don't neglect your points and miles 'to-do list' before the year ends.

7 Points & Miles Tasks to Complete By The End of 2016

The end of the year is rapidly approaching. Make sure you follow these steps to ensure that you maximize your points, miles and elite status before it's too late!

Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 doesn't get along very well with airplanes.

Replacement Galaxy Note 7 Catches Fire on Southwest Plane

A replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 caught fire on a Southwest Airlines plane this week, causing the entire plane to be evacuated before it could take off.

Singapore Airlines takes delivery of a brand new Airbus A350 next week.

We're Heading to Airbus to Pick Up a Brand New Singapore Airlines A350

Join TPG and Editor-in-Chief Zach Honig as they fly from Airbus' factory in Toulouse, France to Singapore onboard the delivery flight of a brand-new Singapore Airlines A350.

How to Travel to London for Free Using Points and Miles

Travel to the UK is currently a bargain, thanks to the declining value of the British Pound. Plus, many credit cards are offering incredible sign-up bonuses that could help bring the cost of a trip to London close to $0 out of pocket.

Show of your inner AvGeek with TPG's 747-themed socks.

How I Pack My Suitcase — Featuring My New Line of 747-Inspired Socks

When you travel as much as TPG, it's necessary to have a sound packing strategy. See his secret to packing efficiently, and his new line of Boeing 747-inspired socks. Proceeds go to Points for Peace, a campaign with PeaceJam — an organization that brings the teachings of Nobel Peace Prize winners to children around the world on how to best make positive changes in their communities.

In Other News...

Earn bonus Aeroplan miles on stays Accor stays through January 5, 2017. Image courtesy of Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort.

Earn Up To 4x Aeroplan Miles With Accor Hotels' Latest Promo

Aeroplan members have the opportunity to earn up to 4x miles by staying with participating Accor Hotels worldwide (up to three stays per account). You'll earn triple miles if you book by December 31 and complete a stay by December 15, and you'll earn quadruple miles if you stay between December 16 and January 5, 2017.

Earn $25 off a purchase of $50 thanks to a promotion from Amazon and American Express.

Get a $25 Discount Off $50 Spent on Amazon With American Express

Amazon and American Express are offering a targeted promo that allows you to get $25 off when you spend $50 or more on merchandise. You have to pay with an already linked American Express card that earns Membership Rewards points, and you must pay at least a portion of the total with your points (it can be as little as one point). Be sure to input the promo code AMEX16EVER before completing your purchase.

Read through Amtrak's onboard magazine, The National.

Check Out Amtrak's Magazine and Earn Double Points on Train Trips

If you didn't already know, Amtrak has a magazine called The National which "celebrate[s] the culture and industry defining life along America’s rails." Also, you can earn double Amtrak points between September 19 and November 19 on trips to over 500 destinations.

Earn a 100% bonus of Aeroplan miles on business-class flights between the US and Canada.

Earn Bonus Aeroplan Miles With Air Canada's Latest Promotion

Register now and book by November 14 to earn bonus Aeroplan miles when you fly Air Canada to pretty much anywhere the airline flies by April 30, 2017.

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