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If you’ve got Global Entry, you’re probably used to speeding through US immigration. But, when you’re entering another country, you still potentially have to deal with long lines. While we’ve written about fast-track arrivals programs other countries offer, there’s one that seems to be especially overlooked: Germany’s EasyPASS-RTP.Once enrolled, Americans (and citizens of Hong Kong) can enter the European Union in Germany using the automated gates typically only available to citizens of the EU....

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.If you’ve been watching the news lately — or even walking through your city’s streets — you’ll know that there have been some pretty significant demonstrations following the results of the election. And while most of the protests have remained peaceful, there have been some arrests — mostly for misdemeanors like disorderly conduct — and at least one has even turned violent....

US banks and credit card companies are holding preliminary discussions about potentially monitoring consumers’ gun purchases within their internal payment systems, according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal.Sources familiar with the discussions tell the Journal that the companies have researched the possibility of creating a credit card purchase code for firearm vendors (the same way the companies code a restaurant or retail purchase). Another possibility would be creating a provision that requires retailers to report information on what gun-related products customers are buying....

For over 30 years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has become one of the world’s most famous charities thanks to efforts to make the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions come true, and to celebrate that wonderful mission, April 29 marks World Wish Day.John Cena’s donating miles to help out Make-A-Wish.To celebrate, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has launched a special nationwide campaign to raise money and airline miles to pay for airline tickets for wishes that involve travel, and WWE star John Cena is helping out....

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.Skyroam is a great tool for travelers who want to stay connected when traveling abroad. Now, the company has unveiled vending machines in select airports across the US where you can easily rent the Wi-Fi hotspot so that you can stay online in over 100 countries....

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.Bose is giving away 150 Skymiles for simply watching a minute long video on their QC15 headphones and answering a single survey question (the correct answer is: All of the above).They did the same for American in January - here’s hoping they run it with a lot more airlines!...

American Airlines has changed its 24-hour cancellation and refund policy again — but this time for the better. The airline will now allow customers to cancel (for free) within 24 hours of booking on tickets purchased for flights as close as two days ahead of departure. The previous policy only covered tickets booked at least seven days out.The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires airlines to give customers either the opportunity to put a ticket on hold for 24 hours before purchasing, or provide at least 24 hours after booking a flight to cancel without penalty even on a non-refundable ticket....

Thursday morning’s American Airlines earnings release and investor call brought a slew of news — from management hinting at higher airfare to come to details about AA economy getting worse. In addition, there were also some interesting updates about American Airlines’ fleet. Here’s what they are and what it means for flyers:Uncertain Future for the A350 OrderIf things went according to the original US Airways order, American Airlines would already be flying a small fleet of Airbus A350s....

Until now, the best way to search for award availability aboard Korean Air was to search the airline’s own web site or to search for particular kinds of awards on ExpertFlyer. Even so, Korean Air has tons of blackout dates and very limited business class award fares, so finding open award seats was kind of like taking a shot in the dark.But now, in a huge development for SkyTeam flyers – since Korean Air is pretty much the program’s premier Asia-based carrier – you can find Korean Air award availability on Delta....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here – The Platinum Card® from American Express, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express, Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American ExpressAmerican Express and the US Travel Association (a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting US travel) have partnered to offer discounts and deals with various travel brands and loyalty programs during the next month, including hotel packages, points/miles purchase promos, rental car discounts and more....

Delta passengers are in for a treat. The airline begins taking delivery of shiny new Bombardier C Series aircraft in 2018, if all goes according to plan. Delta has an order for 75 CS 100 aircraft with options for more, and they’re the first (and so far only) airline in the US to have bought the Canadian jet.The C Series is a single-aisle airplane that seats 100+ passengers, a Goldilocks solution between smaller 50-75 seat regional jets and larger 150-seat Boeing 737 or A320 aircraft....

Starwood just launched a new promotion running now through February 28, 2013 where SPG members will have the opportunity to earn unlimited bonus Starpoints with Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts across North America and French Polynesia. This offer is only available to those who register by January 15, 2013.Once you register for this promotion, you will earn 1,000 bonus Starpoints on your first eligible stay then 2,000 bonus Starpoints on each following stay....

ExpertFlyer is one of my favorite travel websites because it lets you search for award availability on dozens of airlines, routing options, fare information and seat availability. It also has extremely useful functions like setting flight alerts which will automatically email you when airlines release award seats on flights you want, so you can book them before they’re snapped up by other travelers without having to spend frustrating hours searching for award space, especially on routes where availability is notoriously tight....

This is an installment in my Istanbul: End of Year Mileage Run with Dad series. Posts include; Cheap Istanbul Flights: From $576 Total Roundtrip on Delta from JFK, Help Plan My Long Weekend in Istanbul, Flight Review: Alitalia JFK-Rome in Coach, Hotel Review: Westin Excelsior Rome, Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Istanbul Spa Room, Istanbul Eats and Excursions.When I took my dad on a quick trip to Istanbul a couple weeks ago (thanks for the suggestions, everyone!...

On Wednesday, April 29, Google will launch its version of a wireless cell phone carrier, Project Fi, which will take the form of a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO). Using the T-Mobile and Sprint networks, Project Fi aims to make it easier and faster for you to use Google anywhere by improving WiFi speed and cell coverage in the United States and 120 other countries. To see if your area is eligible for this service, visit the Project Fi website and request an invitation....

“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week — Mondays and Fridays — by TPG Senior Writer Julian Mark Kheel.You can book American flights with AAdvantage miles. You can also book American flights with British Airways Avios. So TPG reader Kyle wants to know if he can do both on the same ticket…[pullquote source=“TPG Reader Kyle”]I have miles on American and points from Chase Ultimate Rewards that I want to try to use for two first class tickets from Chicago to Honolulu....

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.The world of points and miles can be incredibly complex. Long-time readers know that here at TPG we love that stuff and pride ourselves on deep-dive analyses of award charts and credit cards. But not everyone is ready for those (oftentimes) in-depth articles....

JetBlue has long had its eyes set on Europe. While nothing has yet to be confirmed, the New York-based carrier, which focuses much of its operations on the East Coast, has dropped plenty of hints. This week, the carrier dropped yet another hint — this time, on an internal employee forum.A TPG tipster wrote in with news of a weekly Q&A forum posted on an internal communication board. The Q&A, which was answered by a woman named Joanna, who is presumably Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s president and chief operating officer, reads:“If we decide to enter the transatlantic market in the next few years, will this impact our codeshare/interline partner portfolio?...

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.With the wildfires raging throughout Southern California, residents and tourists alike are trying to escape the flames and find refuge in safer areas. While firefighters battle the blazes, companies are stepping up to help those affected by the disaster, including Lyft, which is offering free rides to wildfire evacuees....

Binge watching Stranger Things on your sofa is so last season. Thankfully, there’s an easy way to indulge your inner geek for Season 2. The Gregory Hotel in New York City has created the perfect in-room package dedicated to fans of the popular series. According to The Gregory Hotel’s website, the package, which starts at $249 per night and is available through August 30 of next year, includes everything you need for a solid night in, including instant online streaming for Stranger Things Season 2, courtesy of Google Chromecast....