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Each Saturday, we round up news stories that you might have missed from the week before. Here’s the top miles, points and travel news you might have missed on TPG this week.
Hilton Jumps on the Hostel Bandwagon With a Budget Brand
An unprecedented installation for major hotel chains: Hilton is opening a budget line of hotels.
5 Reasons Every AvGeek Should Visit the Delta Flight Museum
You’ll be able to soar into the history of aviation and get a closer look at some classic Delta planes.
When Does It Make Sense to Spend on a Cobranded Credit Card?
Here are the times you might consider applying for a cobranded credit card.
Lonely Planet Names Sri Lanka the Top Country to Visit in 2019
Book your travel plans now.
Is It Time for the Chase Sapphire Reserve to Step up Its Game?
Some cards have skyrocketed past CSR in terms of value.
Check Your Airline Ticket After Booking to Ensure You Weren’t Involuntarily Downgraded
Heads up! One TPG reader noticed her seat was downgraded.
Why Points and Miles Are the Best Insurance Policy
TPG’s Ethan Steinberg broke down some scenarios points and miles are a reassuring source of coverage.
Healthy to Hawaii: Alaska (737-800) in Economy from San Jose to Kauai
See what TPG’s Jessica Puckett thought of her first Alaska Airlines flight to Kauai.
United May Be Close to Buying the Airbus A321LR
Could United be favoring Airbus over Boeing for its transcontinental flights?
This Is the Reason You Aren’t Feeling as Much Turbulence on Delta Flights
Find out why “Delta was the only airline to show decreased encounters with higher-level turbulence in the last three years.”
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- 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 "Best Credit Card for Flexible Travel Redemption" - Kiplinger's Personal Finance, June 2018
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- No foreign transaction fees
- 1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs
- Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises 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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