Happy Monday from New York City!

I’m back home after a weekend in Palm Beach that included a stay at an iconic hotel, a fun wedding, and some much-needed sunshine.

It also reinforced why you should avoid LaGuardia right now.

I’ve got the latest on TSA waits, a last-chance limited-time offer, and more waiting for you below.

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The Venture card earns 2x miles per dollar on all purchases and 5x miles on select Capital One Travel bookings.

The offer ends April 13, so act now before it’s too late!

TSA agents are starting to receive back pay this week.

That’s helped alleviate some of the crazy lines we’ve seen, but this saga is far from over.

My free live TSA tracker continues to deliver up-to-the-minute wait times.

Better yet, I restored live feeds for JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, so you no longer have to rely on backup data for those airports.

Bookmark this link: tsa.fromthetraytable.com

Speaking of New York airports, now isn’t the time to fly through LaGuardia.

Aside from the consistently long TSA lines (especially in the morning), the airport has also been struggling to maintain normal operations throughout the day following the tragic Air Canada collision.

Since the crash, LaGuardia has essentially been under a daily nationwide ground delay program, with average delays often topping three hours. Many afternoon and evening arrivals haven’t been getting in until 1 a.m. or later.

And that’s after the affected runway (4/22) reopened.

I flew into LGA yesterday with just a 30-minute delay, but scores of other passengers weren’t as lucky.

This one nearly got me, so consider yourself warned.

Over the weekend, I received texts from Cardless and Bilt asking me to confirm a recent transaction.

I first checked my account, didn’t see a pending AT&T charge, and replied no.

Then I got another message.

At the same time, I received a six-digit two-factor authentication code from Bilt that I almost sent to the scammer.

Here’s the thing: if this had come from Amex, Chase, or Capital One, I probably would’ve been less suspicious. I would’ve also received an email, and the whole thing would’ve looked more official.

But with Bilt and Cardless, the communication can sometimes feel a bit startup-y. So I’m very glad I caught this before I made a huge mistake and someone drained my Bilt Rewards account.

I can’t believe it’s basically April already. Which means that you have 48 hours left to enjoy your March and use your quarterly credit card credits.

The big ones expiring on March 31 include:

Also, March 31 is your last day to maximize your Chase Freedom Flex® first-quarter 5x spending categories (dining, Norwegian Cruise Line, American Heart Association) on up to $1,500 in spend.

Of course, don’t forget to use your monthly credits too.

The biggest complaint I consistently hear from United passengers is that the catering is inconsistent at best.

Well, here’s how to fix it now. If you’re departing from Newark, order the Kosher meal (even if you don’t keep Kosher).

Why? Because it’s consistently better than the standard option.

United partners with Fresko in Newark, and I’ve had some genuinely good meals from them over the years, including just last week from Newark to Los Angeles.

I wouldn’t count on the same results from other hubs or outstations, and I also wouldn’t recommend ordering Kosher during Passover, which begins later this week.

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