$99 Iceland Flights, Best New Routes, How Airlines Train Flight Attendants and More
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:

WOW Air's Launching New York Service with $99 One-Way Flights
Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW Air has served the East Coast of the US through Boston (BOS) and Baltimore (BWI), but the carrier is expanding to the New York City area with flights from Newark (EWR) to Reykjavik (KEF) beginning at the end of November — starting from just $99 each way.

Exciting New Airline Routes for June 2016 and Beyond
Stay up to date on on June's most exciting new airline routes, both domestic and international.

Strategies for Meeting Your Elite Status Goals in 2016
Now is the perfect time to determine the best way to reach your elite status goals for the year. Discover some of the easiest methods for locking in elite status before 2016 comes to an end.

Inside Singapore Airlines' Pilot and Flight Attendant Training Center
Ever wonder how Singapore Airlines maintains such high standards of service and attention to detail? Find out by taking a look inside the airline's crew training center.

Costco Members Can Shop at Sam's Club Through July 4
Costco members can shop at any Sam's Club location in the US through July 4. All you need to present is your Costco membership card and you'll be allowed to shop at no additional cost.
In Other News...

Earn More Starpoints with the Choice Rewards Promotion
Starwood Preferred Guest members can earn extra rewards when staying at properties in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and the Maldives through June 30, 2016.

Chipotle Has a Loyalty Program for the Summer, But It's Super Confusing
Fast-casual Mexican food chain Chipotle has launched a loyalty program for the summer months. However, the program is very confusing — it probably won't do much to lure back old customers or attract new ones.

You Can Now Book Marriott Experiences, But They're Very Expensive
Marriott has taken the concept of SPG Moments and integrated it into its own rewards program as Marriott Experiences — which you're now able to book. However, many of the Experiences require a huge sum of points and thus may not have very wide appeal.

Etihad Lounge in Los Angeles Will Open in July
Etihad will open its new lounge at LAX by the end of July. The lounge will be available to first and business class passengers and will boast modern styling and excellent food.

Certain Airports Offer Same Day Walk-In Appointments for TSA PreCheck
If you want to enroll in TSA PreCheck but don't want to wait for your appointment to do so, you may be in luck. Certain airports across the country will allow walk-in appointments for enrollment. Check to see if your local airport is on the list!
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- Earn 10X miles on hotels and rental cars and 5X miles on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Business Travel
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- Empower your teams to make business purchases while earning rewards on their transactions, with free employee and virtual cards. Plus, automatically sync your transaction data with your accounting software and pay your vendors with ease
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- Enjoy a $100 experience credit and other premium benefits with every hotel and vacation rental booked from the Premier Collection
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