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March 3, 2024 View in browser

Top stories of the week by Tanner Saunders, Senior Hotels Reporter March is always a time when I start looking forward as the cold starts to peel away, families are traveling during school breaks and the fun of spring and summer inch closer. But today, we're looking back at the stories that grabbed our readers' attention the most this past week. Our two biggest stories involved two of my favorite things: TSA PreCheck and Taylor Swift. Many of you were stoked to hear that TSA PreCheck travelers will no longer have to show ID or a boarding pass at certain airports, hopefully speeding up the process. And just as many of you were excited to learn that Marriott Bonvoy is giving away tickets to Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour," including a trip that will have a lucky winner jetting off to three separate shows in three different countries. Our credit cards team shared their predictions on what cards American Express might refresh this year and what those changes might look like (hint: higher annual fees and more statement credits). Meanwhile, Amtrak debuted a new seating layout on Northeast trains, and it has people debating the pros and cons of rear-facing seats. On the high seas, Royal Caribbean announced that another ship is switching to short cruises, and my wonderful colleague Ashley Kosciolek has been on a quest to find the best cocktails, best ice cream and best burgers across the different cruise lines. Here are a few more stories to get you caught up on the week's news: Six Senses is opening a 3-island resort in South Carolina — and the journey starts on Hilton Head Frontier Airlines adds 17 routes, slashes 16 in big route-map shakeup World of Hyatt announces category changes, 137 hotels to soon require more points First look at Japan Airlines' new premium economy on the Airbus A350-1000 6 things to do now if you want to watch the 2024 solar eclipse in April Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Tanner 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. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. Photo Credit: THE POINTS GUY.

Today's top stories Warning: How fraudsters are using social engineering to steal points and miles Though this type of identity fraud is on the rise, there are ways to protect yourself ... and your points. Read more Here are the best credit card welcome offers for March Make sure these elevated and limited-time credit card offers are on your radar this month, or you could end up missing out. Read more Exciting details emerge about JFK's newest terminal, home to Lufthansa, JetBlue John F. Kennedy International Airport's new Terminal 6 will span 1.2 million square feet and feature 10 gates, up to five lounges and many more exciting amenities. Read more The best places to see cherry blossoms around the US this spring From Washington, D.C., to Portland, Oregon, sakura displays are accompanied by elaborate Japanese cultural events and traditions. Read more Get double Delta SkyMiles this month when booking a cruise Delta Air Lines fans can get thousands of bonus miles this month when booking cruises with some lines. Read more

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