✈ Best Credit Cards for Rental Car Coverage & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: There's a new line to wait in at Disney World you probably don't expect

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY May 2, 2021

RENTAL CAR COVERAGE I've touched on the "car rental apocalypse" that's expected to impact travelers this spring and summer. Elite status, which comes as a perk of several top cards, could help you avoid hours-long lines, and ensure the agency has a car waiting for you.  There are other advantages to having the right card — namely, you can avoid tacking on pricey insurance fees, and use your card's built-in coverage, instead. Learn more, with: Best credit cards for rental car coverage Cards that offer elite status for car rentals What to do if your rental agency is sold out It's certainly worth doing your research before you arrive at the counter — many rental agents aren't familiar with credit card insurance, and may try to push you into adding their own costly coverage, instead.  Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large 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. TODAY'S TOP STORIES There's a new line to wait in at Disney World you probably don't expect If you want to take an afternoon dip a the hotel pool at Disney World, you may be in for a wait.  Read more 'Why I actually prefer limited-service hotels over luxury chains' Limited-service hotels like Hyatt House and Hilton Garden Inn can provide more value than some luxury hotels. Read more We got a sneak peek at a new luxury points hotel opening soon in Wyoming In the iconic town center of Jackson, Wyoming, a new hotel is preparing to open its doors to guests in just a few weeks.  Read more New machines at TSA checkpoints could (finally) let passengers leave liquids and laptops in their bags The TSA is looking into new screening systems that would mean passengers could leave liquids in their checked bags.  Read more How to skip the long rental car line — and increase the odds you actually get a vehicle There's a free and easy way to avoid waiting in those slow-moving lines and increase the odds you get a car.  Read more THE LATEST 1 Sweet Spot Sunday: Fly Qatar business from the U.S. to South Africa for 75,000 miles and $16 2 Grounded or taking off? The status of airline inflight magazines 3 Am I eligible for a new Marriott Bonvoy card? This chart tells you yes or no 4 Southern charm and thrill rides: What it's like to visit Dollywood 5 What to expect if you stay at a Disney World Resort hotel right now 6 The top 10 most valuable World Mastercard benefits 7 What happens when a woman gives birth in flight? 8 World's longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Portugal 9 Beachside chic in California: A review of the new Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas 10 Delta is officially back to selling flights at 100% capacity

 

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