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The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t been kind to hotel elite status. While status was extended early in the pandemic (and elite status requirements reduced), we didn’t see many further enhancements. In fact, Hilton temporarily removed free breakfast for Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond members at its U.S. properties. Instead, these elites now receive food and beverage credits, …

Stop filling plastic bags with gas — your Memorial Day travel plans are safe Victoria M. Walker © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Lining up to buy gasoline — or filling trash bags with gas — is reminiscent of an early pandemic-era rush on toilet paper. But for many people along the East Coast, that’s been a reality since last we...

5 things to do this month before Alaska Airlines joins Oneworld Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. With this joining, Alaska Airlines elites will have access to new benefits and airline partners. Likewise, Oneworld loyalists will have access to Alaska Airlines flights, like earning their preferred mileage currency on Alaska...

These are the points and miles I’m earning more (and less) of in 2021 Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. As a points and miles fanatic, I’m always assessing my choice of loyalty programs. Whether it be airlines, hotels or transferable points, I try and keep an eye on news surrounding each of the types of points I earn. ...

Points and miles reporter Katie Genter: My 10 favorite TPG posts of 2020 Katie Genter © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. The Points Guy publishes up to 35 posts every day. So, there’s a lot of content that I could include in this post. Even ignoring old stories that I updated in 2020 and articles written by other TPG writers, it was ch...