Amex Is Cutting Priority Pass Restaurant Access, and More News from This Week
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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:
Amex Platinum 100k Offer Returns via CardMatch Tool, Amex Gold Available With 60k & 75k Bonus
Check the Cardmatch Tool to find out if you’re eligible for this amazing offer.
American Express Membership Rewards Adds Qantas as Its 19th Airline Transfer Partner
Another solid airline joins the other 18 transfer partners under Amex.
American Airlines Confirms That Dynamic Award Pricing Is Coming
We’re not surprised, just disappointed.
Here Is the Official New British Airways Avios Partner Award Chart
Take a look at our breakdown of the award chart and some notable highlights.
Marriott Just Randomly Emailed Gift Cards to Elites. Here’s How to Check if You Got One Too
Keep an eye out for the subject line,“Your Gift from Marriott Bonvoy.”
Uber to Deactivate Accounts of Riders With Low Ratings
Now, both drivers and passengers will need to be on their toes.
Southwest Airlines Adds 2 Routes, Extends Schedule Into 2020
That means another carrier will now be flying BOS to FLL.
Amex Cutting Priority Pass Restaurant Access
It was a sad day for Amex cardholders.
TSA Now Allows Some CBD Products, Medications Derived From Marijuana to Fly
TSA is taking the high road for some CBD products.
Airbus Turns 50: The European Plane-Maker in 10 Photos
Because who doesn’t love some good old-fashioned aviation photos?
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