Amex’s Beloved Rose Gold Card is Making a Temporary Return, and More News from This Week
This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page.
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:
Race to the Hamptons: What’s the Best Way to Get There?
Find out which route won and which route lost.
Back by Popular Demand: The Limited-Edition Amex Rose Gold Card (no longer available)
Pink, metal and limited edition is a solid combination in our book.
Uber to Launch On-Demand Helicopter Service in New York
Look out, BLADE.
Say Farewell to Your Google Trips App This Summer
Don’t worry, though. The app’s features aren’t gone forever.
AA Launches 25 New Routes, Expanding Its Network to 365 Destinations
Say hello to new international flight options.
The Amex Gold Card Will Now Earn 4x Points at Restaurants Worldwide
Points back will no longer be restricted to domestic food.
Check to See if You’re Targeted for Free American Airlines Elite Status
Just press a button to “Claim Your Status.”
Delta Air Lines Says Boston Is Now One of Its Hub Cities
Boston is becoming Delta’s new trans-Atlantic gateway, right there behind New York’s JFK.
Here’s Why Hilton’s CEO Doesn’t Tip Housekeeping
And also why we should probably continue to tip housekeeping.
US Bans the Most Common Way for Americans to Visit Cuba, Ends Visits by Cruise Ship
It continues to get more difficult to visit the island.
For the latest travel news, deals and points and miles tips please subscribe to The Points Guy daily email newsletter.
Sign-up Successful!
Welcome to The Points Guy!
WELCOME OFFER: 80,000 Points
TPG'S BONUS VALUATION*: $1,600
CARD HIGHLIGHTS: 3X points on dining and 2x points on travel, points transferrable to over a dozen travel partners
*Bonus value is an estimated value calculated by TPG and not the card issuer. View our latest valuations here.
- Earn 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $1,000 when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.
- Enjoy benefits such as a $50 annual Ultimate Rewards Hotel Credit, 5x on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, 3x on dining and 2x on all other travel purchases, plus more.
- Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises through Chase Ultimate Rewards®. For example, 80,000 points are worth $1,000 toward travel.
- With Pay Yourself Back℠, your points are worth 25% more during the current offer when you redeem them for statement credits against existing purchases in select, rotating categories
- Count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance and more.
Disclaimer: The responses below are not provided or commissioned by the bank advertiser. Responses have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by the bank advertiser. It is not the bank advertiser’s responsibility to ensure all posts and/or questions are answered.
Editorial Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.