Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Speed records and airport news dominate this week’s show. Some sketchy funding stories, too!
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DLD 244: Records, Slots and Partners
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Speed records and airport news dominate this week’s show. Some sketchy funding stories, too!
DLD 243: Smisek FTW!
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Who is a strong airline leader these days? What are the qualities that it takes? And why do so many seem to do it so badly??
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DLD 243: Smisek FTW!
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Who is a strong airline leader these days? What are the qualities that it takes? And why do so many seem to do it so badly??
DLD 174: New year, new rules, new programs
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Welcome to 2018, where hotel loyalty programs are updating their rules and one is starting over completely. A late 2017 bankruptcy is finally getting resolved and new seats are coming (yes, slimlines) to a major European airline. And somehow we’re still relatively optimistic about the whole thing.
Hyatt’s Status Fast Track Highlights Overcorrections
Written by Kyle Stewart @ Live and Let's Fly
Hyatt announced that they are offering a fast track to World of Hyatt status to new and existing Hyatt credit card holders. However, this move seems to demonstrate a protracted series of over-corrections and it’s starting to wear on old elites and new alike. Here’s why their actions are problematic. The Overreaction to Losing Starwood […]
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Read MoreReview: Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria
Written by Kyle Stewart @ Live and Let's Fly
I often travel to Houston for business and find myself staying in the Galleria area about half of the time. While the Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria has been open for some time. I hadn’t the chance to stay, however, when my family joined me for a weekend in Houston we thought we’d try it out. […]
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Read MoreReader Question: What Program(s) To Consider In Addition To Hyatt Diamond?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A LoyaltyLobby reader emailed me a question regarding status diversification for someone that travels roughly 200 nights per year. Remember that you can always email us, send a message via Facebook or use Twitter and include photos too. We’ll try to cover Reader Questions & Comments here several times a week. Here’s the email from the reader: I’m a[…]
Reader Question: Grand Hyatt Bangkok Life Threatening Pool Chlorine Leak?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A LoyaltyLobby reader sent me a question about life threatening chlorine leak that had happened at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Bangkok. Remember that you can always email me, send a message via Facebook or use Twitter and include photos too. I’ll try to cover Reader Questions & Comments here several times a week. You can access Grand Hyatt[…]
Whine Wednesdays: Hyatt’s Website (More Often Down Than Working?)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
This Wednesday the Whine Wednesdays revisits the topic which is the functionality of the Hyatt’s website that appears to down for hours every week and I am not talking about updates that many companies do late on Saturday/early Sunday mornings. You would think that at this day and age they would have implemented an IT[…]
Reader Question: Getting Correct Night Credit For HYVISA Rate Plan In Asia-Pacific?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A LoyaltyLobby reader sent me an email about an issue he was having with getting all the night credited when staying on HYVISA rate plan in Asia-Pacific hotels. Remember that you can always email me, send a message via Facebook or use Twitter and include photos too. I’ll try to cover Reader Questions & Comments here several times a[…]
My Thoughts on World of Hyatt
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel Blog
The big news in the world of travel this week was undoubtedly Hyatt’s loyalty program change. The change, though, comes at an interesting time, in my opinion. So let’s talk about the World of Hyatt a little. For those not already familiar with the situation, Gold Passport is going away. Hyatt’s new program, the World […]
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Read MoreHyatt Centric Waikiki is Opening on December 8
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel Blog
The Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach, as previously reported, is the first Hyatt Centric property in Hawaii. The property’s page initially listed the opening date as “Winter 2016.” Reservations then opened up for March 15, 2017, and beyond last month. Now we’ve learned that the Hyatt Centric Waikiki is Opening on December 8, 2016. The new […]
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Read MoreCompensation Clinic: Hyatt Regency O’Hare – App Checkin Fail
Written by Kevin John @ LoyaltyLobby
This week’s Compensation Clinic comes to us from Chicago and my recent one night stay at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare which was less than perfect due to some issues with the Hyatt iPhone app check-in process which was further magnified by communication issues between hotel staff. While I’ve used the app many times to book[…]
Hyatt VISA $50 Credit for $500 Hyatt Regency Spend by 12/31
Written by Kevin John @ LoyaltyLobby
Hyatt Gold Passport sent out an email today to existing Chase Hyatt VISA cardholders about a new promotion that offers a $50 statement credit after a total of $500 or more spend at US Hyatt Regency hotels between 9/26-12/31/2016. This promotion is valid for both new and existing reservations as long as the stays are[…]
Waikiki Select-Service Hotel Comparison
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel Blog
Select-service hotels, such as Courtyard & Hyatt Place are quickly spreading around the world. They’re supposed to be a cheaper alternative to full-service properties like Hyatt Regency, Sheraton, etc. And as the category name suggests, these hotels typically offer just basic services. You definitely will not find room service or concierges’ at these properties, for […]
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Read MoreHyatt Centric Waikiki Now Available for Booking
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel Blog
Hyatt Centric Waikiki now available for booking with dates from March 15, 2017, and beyond. Originally slated to open during winter 2016, the property seems to have experienced a slight delay in opening. Technically March 15 is still winter, though just barely, and it isn’t going to be 2016 anymore. 😉 No matter, the Hyatt Centric […]
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Read MoreHyatt: 100 Hyatt FREE Gold Passport bonus points
Written by Corey @ Miles&PointsWhiz
Hyatt is one of my favorite Hotel chains and I am always happy accept any denomination of free points. For as few as 2,500 points +$50 you can redeem a free night. You can earn Gold Passport points by transferring Chase Ink Points to Hyatt …