✈ Top Stories of the Week, Southwest Trials Free Wi-Fi & More From TPG ✈

Also: Try these tricks to find a Global Entry interview

August 10, 2025 View in browser

Top stories of the week by Colin Hogan, Newsletter editor Hey friends! I hope your Sunday Funday is off to a great start. Let’s make it even better by recapping all of the biggest TPG news and tips you might have missed last week! This juicy limited-time offer on the newly refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve® is ending soon! So don’t miss your chance to earn 100,000 bonus points plus a $500 Chase Travel℠ credit after spending $5,000 in the first three months from account opening. Check out this new adults-only, all-inclusive resort (with swim-up pools!) that just opened in the Dominican Republic, which you can book with Hyatt points. While you're at it, check out this luxurious new points hotel in Paris near the Eiffel Tower, too. Book one of these amazing 60,000-mile business-class flights to Europe during peak summer season — there's widespread availability! See how you can get on the fast track to elite status with Hyatt and American Airlines with these limited-time promotions. Get more details on how airlines are using artificial intelligence to set the price of airfare. Earning elite status in this popular airline program is now based solely on how much you spend, rather than miles flown. Get behind-the-scenes looks at some highly anticipated premium cabins from American Airlines and Etihad Airways. And with that, I'm off to enjoy a bit of sunshine. I hope you are, too! Cheers, Colin 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 Southwest trials free Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards members in key 'test' for future changes Southwest Airlines is trialing free onboard internet for members of its Rapid Rewards loyalty program. Read more If you've been struggling to find a Global Entry interview, try this On the first Monday of the month, CBP will release Global Entry interview appointment slots for conditionally approved applicants. Read more Cashing in Capital One miles? How to get the maximum value when redeeming miles A guide to redeeming your Venture and Spark miles for travel, gift cards, cash back and more. Read more The power of the Chase Trifecta: Maximize your earnings with 3 cards Earn valuable Ultimate Rewards points across spending categories while taking advantage of the perks of each card. Read more Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for August 2025 Save, maximize and earn points and miles on various travel purchases this August. Read more

The latest 1. 3 reasons why this is the best card for Admirals Club lounge access 2. Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer partners: Redeem your points with airlines and hotels 3. Why you may want the Ink Business Preferred over the Chase Sapphire Reserve 4. Inside look: This new points hotel in Paris offers Eiffel Tower views and luxurious accommodations from 110,000 Hilton points 5. Little-known South American airline adds new route to Washington, DC, its 2nd US city 6. Hilton free night certificates: How to earn them and maximize their value 7. 6 award chart sweet spots that can save you money on domestic flights 8. Deal alert (Friday only): Fly to Thailand or Vietnam for as few as 30K United miles 9. How far in advance can you book a flight? 10. Up to $50 free: This offer to join Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is a no-brainer — here's how to do it

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