✈ Top Stories of the Week, New European Border Control System Coming Soon & More From TPG ✈

Also: Get a free cookie at DoubleTree tomorrow

August 3, 2025 View in browser

Top stories of the week by Ben Smithson, Senior writer I hope you're having a great weekend. I'm packing my bags for a few days of rest and relaxation on the beach in sunny Spain, but before I go, I wanted to make sure you caught this big news from the last week: Get exclusive new tips and hacks for using Google Flights. Earn bonus points with World of Hyatt via a new promo open to all members — and check to see if you are eligible for some targeted offers for thousands of bonus points. Save time when reentering the U.S. from London by bypassing security recheck via a new pilot program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Learn all about the brand-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card, and how Citi points (beyond just on that new card!) can now transfer to American Airlines AAdvantage. This changes the game for many American flyers. Check out the best places to travel in September. And book your Qantas flights now, because award rates go up Aug. 5. Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. Photo Credit: THE POINTS GUY.

Today's top stories New European border control system for non-EU travelers to launch this October The EES will use biometric data to register the visits of non-European Union travelers. Read more Get a free cookie at DoubleTree by Hilton on Monday — even if you're not a guest DoubleTree by Hilton is giving away free cookies for National Cookie Day. Read more Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Credit Card review Curious about what this card offers? Read our deep dive that explains the premium benefits that come with it. Read more The 8 best ways to redeem 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles From first-class flights to smart economy bookings, here's how to maximize those AAdvantage miles. Read more I didn't expect to love World of Hyatt, but here's why I do World of Hyatt offers lots of value whether you're a top-tier Globalist member or have no elite status. Read more

The latest 1. Monthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in August 2. This new hotel in Hollywood has a rooftop lounge and pool with views of the Hollywood sign — and it's bookable from 39,000 Marriott points 3. Extra credit: How to pay college tuition with a credit card 4. Delta Air Lines slams AI pricing 'misinformation,' says it's not using customer data 5. American Airlines to begin providing pajamas for business-class flyers 6. How to earn Southwest Rapid Rewards points 7. Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for August 2025 8. Are you eligible for the Citi Strata Elite's 80,000-point welcome bonus? 9. Book flights to Europe starting at 18,750 miles: Check out Flying Blue's August Promo Rewards 10. Last chance: Book Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights before Aug. 5 price increase

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