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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Platinum Card® from American Express comes with a whole lot of valuable benefits, way too many to list all at once. Some, like the Centurion lounge access, $200 annual airline credit and up to $200 in annual Uber credits, are central to justifying the card’s $695 annual fee (See Rates & Fees). Then there are plenty of other perks that are nice to have, but aren’t going to move the needle when it come to deciding whether or not the Platinum is right for you....

Teapots are both collectible and functional. If you’re looking to grow your teapot collection, it’s important to learn their value before you enter the land of online bidding. You can find lots of unique and valuable teapots on sites like eBay, but the prices there don’t always match the teapots real value. Doing your research before hand will ensure that you’re paying the right price. The following guides can help you price your favorite collectibles....

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Small regional airports are big winners in American’s latest adjustment to its network.The Fort Worth-based carrier will load four new flights over the weekend, two of which connect to a new dot on its route map, according to American spokesperson Nichelle Barrett.Columbus, Georgia (CSG) — the new destination — lands service from two of American’s largest hubs, Charlotte (CLT) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Both flights will be operated by regional aircraft, a CRJ-700 from CLT and a CRJ-900 from DFW....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I recently used some Chase Ultimate Reward points to book flights at a value of 1.5 cents per point thanks to having a Chase Sapphire Reserve. I normally transfer my Ultimate Reward points to partners such as Hyatt, United, Singapore, British Airways, etc. and use them to book awards via respective travel partner award charts. However, in this case it was fewer points to book our flights using points at 1....

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information.If you’re a cardholder of the JetBlue Plus Card, the airline offered a fast-track promotion toward JetBlue Mosaic status at the end of 2021 by meeting the following spending thresholds:Spend $5,000: Get 1,000 Mosaic Qualifying Points.Spend $10,000: Get 3,500 Mosaic Qualifying Points.Spend $15,000: Earn Mosaic status and 3,500 Mosaic Qualifying Points.The information for the JetBlue Plus Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.We’re seeing great deals to Asia from around the US, including Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), Boston (BOS) and more starting at just $367 round-trip. Cheap flights are available to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bangkok (BKK), Beijing (PEK) and many other popular destinations. All fares are in economy and include layovers in the US or Asia. It appears that the most widespread deals are to Shanghai (PVG)....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The birds are migrating south for the winter in pursuit of warmer weather, and so can you at these prices. Flights to the Caribbean begin at $99 one-way nonstop, or $238 round-trip in economy. So if the holiday cheer has left your soul and you’re despondent at the idea of seven more weeks of slushy ice, dust of your passport and hop on a flight....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg.Legacy Marriott elite members undeniably scored a win during the merger, as the threshold for Platinum status qualification status was lowered to 50 nights a year, and a new avenue to qualify was introduced. As of August, holders of the Starwood Preferred Guest® American Express Luxury Card (soon to be renamed the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card from American Express) can earn Platinum status by spending $75,000 in a calendar year on the card....

The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of the best travel credit cards out there. It hits on all cylinders: lucrative earning rates, valuable perks and versatile rewards — all with an affordable annual fee.And new applicants can earn 60,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.TPG estimates the value of Chase Ultimate Rewards points to be 2 cents each when you maximize the program’s transfer partners....

Pisces are strange and wonderful, and seek the same—your most unusual traits are what attract. They’re also very visual, with many being artistic. So, they’ll be feasting on your tableau—your style, your countenance, attitude and that undefinable quality of soul. Of all the signs, Pisces is one most likely to be attracted to who you are deep down. Serendipity A flirty Pisces goes with the flow, right to where you are....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11 p....

86 Foods That Start With The Letter M Table of contents86 Foods That Start With The Letter M1. Macadamia Nut2. Macarona Bechamel3. Macaroni4. Macaroni & Cheese5. Macaroni Salad6. Macaron7. Macaroon8. Mace9. Mackerel10. Madeira cake11. Madeleines12. Mahi Mahi13. Mahlab14. Maize15. Malt16. Malt Vinegar17. Manchego18. Mandarin Orange19. Mango20. Manicotti21. Maple Syrup22. Maraschino Cherry23. Margarine24. Marinade25. Marinara26. Marjoram27. Marmalade28. Marmite29. Marrow30. Marshmallow31. Marzipan32. Mascarpone33. Mashed Potato34. Mastic35. Matzo36. Mayonnaise37. Meatballs38. Meatloaf39. Melon40. Meringue41. Merlot42....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The 2019 TPG Awards are in the books, and the second annual ceremony was an incredible evening. From the special honors for Beverley Bass and Katherine Johnson to memorable appearances from Selene Saavedra Roman and Amin from Rainbow Railroad, it was a night to remember.Of course, the main focus of the ceremony was recognizing the best travel providers, credit cards and loyalty programs in 2019, many of which were chosen directly by you, our TPG readers....

Coco Chanel once said that a woman should apply perfume in those areas where she would like to be kissed. While this is most likely true (and utterly French), consider the follow guidelines as well. The Pulse Points The “pulse points” are locations on the body where the blood vessels are closest to the skin. These spots emanate heat, which can help fragrance to emanate from your skin into the air....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In light of the current 35,000-point sign-up bonus offers on the Starwood Amex and its business version, TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Nick Ewen takes a look at how much value you can get from the SPG Amex cards and their respective benefits.As you’re hopefully aware, American Express recently announced its highest-ever sign-up bonuses on two very popular travel rewards credit cards: the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express and the Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card from American Express....

Hyatt has detailed its plans to expand its so-called “independent collection brands” – the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Destination by Hyatt and JdV by Hyatt – to more destinations around the globe, with new openings and developments slated through 2025.Along with the expansion plans, two of the brands have gotten a new name. What was formerly Destination Hotels has become Destination by Hyatt and the former Joie de Vivre brand is now JdV by Hyatt....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Last week I wrote about a great limited time offer from American Express on the Business Gold Rewads card- 75,000 points after $10,000 spent within the first four months....

“Lost in Translation” has received rave reviews on the festival circuit and its young star, Scarlett Johansson, is one of the central reasons the film’s being so well-received. In Sofia Coppola’s “Lost in Translation,” Scarlett stars as Charlotte, a photographer’s wife who tags along with her husband (Giovanni Ribisi) on assignment in Japan. Unable to sleep and left alone in a foreign country while her husband’s working, Charlotte strikes up a friendship with fellow insomniac Bob Harris (Bill Murray), a big American movie star in Japan filming a commercial....