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Delta unveils new Sky Club in Charlotte, a fortress hub for American - The Points Guy Today, the airline is opening a brand-new Delta Sky Club at CLT.

Delta Air Lines unveiled its newest Sky Club today at Charlotte Douglas International Airport — prime American Airlines territory. I got a sneak peak for @thepointsguy.com thepointsguy.com/airline/delt...

Here are 8 ways you can save money on Amazon orders - The Points Guy From delaying your delivery date to having the right credit card, here are eight useful, practical ways you can save money on your next Amazon order.

8 ways to save money on Amazon orders

First look: Photos of Disney Treasure, Disney's newest cruise ship - The Points Guy Disney's newest cruise ship was christened on Tuesday night. Here, we give you a sneak peek inside Disney Treasure, including its Haunted Mansion bar and Coco-themed restaurant.

First look: Photos of Disney Treasure, Disney's newest cruise ship

The complete guide to Citi ThankYou Rewards: How to earn, redeem and transfer points - The Points Guy Here's how to earn and redeem Citi ThankYou Rewards points for maximum value. Plus, we'll provide a closer look at the cards that earn these valuable travel rewards points.

The complete guide to Citi ThankYou Rewards: How to earn, redeem and transfer points

American expands technology blocking passengers from boarding early - The Points Guy American Airlines is expanding its use of technology blocking passengers from boarding out of turn to more than 100 airports.

American expands boarding group enforcement tech to over 100 US airports

American Airlines AAdvantage elite members can now enjoy benefits when flying Aer Lingus - The Points Guy If you hold elite status in the American Airlines AAdvantage program, you can now enjoy benefits when flying to Ireland and beyond on Aer Lingus.

American Airlines AAdvantage elite members can now enjoy benefits when flying Aer Lingus

Earn 750 Marriott Bonvoy points by linking your Uber account - The Points Guy Find out how to link your Marriott Bonvoy account to your Uber account to earn bonus points right now and keep earning points on all your rides and food delivery.

Earn 750 Marriott Bonvoy points by linking your Uber account

Citi Strata Premier Card current offer: Earn a large welcome bonus - The Points Guy Here is the latest offer on Citi's mid-tier Strata Premier card. Is it worth applying for today?

Earn up to 75,000 bonus points on the Citi Strata Premier Card

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Here are the new floats and balloons - The Points Guy TPG got a sneak peek at the newest floats and balloons in this year's Thanksgiving parade in New York City.

First look: Here are your new 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade floats and balloons

Credit Card Competition Act will not face a vote, despite threats from Judiciary Committee - The Points Guy The Credit Card Competition Act will remain stalled into the start of the 119th Congress in January, based on Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C.

Credit Card Competition Act will not face a vote, despite threats from Judiciary Committee

The best credit cards for holiday shopping - The Points Guy Maximize your spending this holiday season to earn credit card rewards and take advantage of valuable perks, like purchase protection.

The best credit cards for holiday shopping

Caribbean vs. Alaska cruises: Which itinerary will I like more? - The Points Guy The Caribbean and Alaska are two of the most popular regions of the world for cruising, and each has a different appeal.

Caribbean vs. Alaska cruises: Which itinerary will I like more?

JetBlue teases new European destination, brings back 2 seasonal ones — and plays coy on 'Junior Mint' cabin rumors - The Points Guy After three straight years of breakneck growth across the Atlantic Ocean, JetBlue pumped the brakes on its expansion to Europe this winter. But it appears the carrier could soon announce its newest overseas...

JetBlue teases new European destination, brings back 2 seasonal ones — and plays coy on 'Junior Mint' cabin rumors

World Elite vs. World Mastercard: What are the differences in benefits and value? - The Points Guy What's the difference between these two Mastercard types? Here's an in-depth look at all the perks that come with both World and World Elite Mastercards.

World Elite vs. World Mastercard: What are the differences in benefits and value?

6 ways to shift spending from your debit card to your credit card  - The Points Guy If you’ve been hesitant to completely move all of your spending from your debit card to a rewards credit card, here’s a few tips to ease the transition.

How to transition your spending from a debit card to a credit card

How to track points and perks on American Express cards - The Points Guy The details you see and tracking your benefits will look different on cards that earn American Express Membership Rewards and cobranded credit cards. Here's how you can see your earnings and cardmember...

How to track your points and perks on American Express cards

How to manage debt with a balance transfer credit card - The Points Guy If you have substantial balances across multiple credit cards, here are steps you can take to manage your debt with a balance transfer credit card.

How to manage debt with a balance transfer credit card

Best apps for money management and staying organized - The Points Guy Credit cards can make keeping track of your spending confusing. Here are a few apps and tactics to help stay on top of your expenses and budget.

Staying organized: The best apps for money management

Online passport renewal is now available – here's how to find out if you are eligible - The Points Guy Americans can now apply to renew their passports via the U.S. State Department's online program.

Did you know some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates?

Worried your current passport won't make the cut? The U.S. has rolled out online passport renewal. Meet the criteria, and the process as fast as mail renewals. Best of all: It's easy.

Did you know Virgin Atlantic has a free "Reward Seat Checker" tool on their website? This tool allows you to search by month for availability. It's a perfect pairing with their new cheaper biz class awards (as low as 29,000 miles each way!)

Delta Air Lines to bring Shake Shack burgers to first class - The Points Guy Shake Shack cheeseburgers are coming to 30,000 feet, with Delta Air Lines preparing to offer the dining option in its first-class cabin.

Big news: Shake Shack burgers are heading to Delta's First Class.

This is our petition to have all airline food sourced from actual restaurants (and for Delta to bring the Shake Shack milkshakes on board, too).

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So when planning your next trip to Europe, visit the countries with the highest taxes first or in the middle of your trip. Finish your vacation in one of the cheaper countries.

The European countries charging the highest taxes include the U.K., Germany, France, the Netherlands and Italy. Conversely, flying out of countries like Ireland, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Portugal is cheaper.

It's also worth noting that two of the U.K.'s largest airlines (British Airways and Virgin Atlantic) impose notoriously high carrier-imposed surcharges on flights and the APD. As a result, award flights on these carriers (even if only connecting thru London) will still have high out-of-pocket costs.

This is because of the U.K.'s Air Passenger Duty, or APD, which varies based on two factors:
-The length of your flight
-The class of service

Flying out of the U.K. is significantly more expensive than departing from the other countries on the list — its taxes and fees are more than double those of any other country. The U.K. has the highest departure taxes of any country in the world.

-Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): $40
-Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO): $61
-Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): $85
-Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): $143
-London's Heathrow Airport (LHR): $325

Here are the taxes and fees you'd need to pay on a United Airlines business-class award ticket departing from the following airports to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR):

TPG Tips: If you're planning a multi-stop trip in Europe, don't end your trip in the U.K. It'll cost you.

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