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I had previously discussed the issues with fare price protection for both consumers and brands. I outlined how fares have been priced so competitively that they rival genuine mistake fares and that the need for legislation protecting both is an immediate concern. Air New Zealand just made my case. Air New Zealand Cancels Tickets On […]
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In response to Hurricane Irma JetBlue is offering inexpensive flights to Florida. First, the carrier capped the cost of these flights to evacuate residents and visitors out of harm’s way but now the carrier is trying to get Floridians home. With abundant, inexpensive flights to the sunshine state is it wrong to book them if […]
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Europe has been a model citizen for protecting consumer rights when it comes to air travel. The US led the world in protecting customers just a couple of years ago but has since gone away from recent reforms. With unbelievable fare sales priced side-by-side with mistake fares, consumers deserve more than airline “get out of […]
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Today Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) announced their renovation plans for the former US Airways hub. This is just one of many new advances for the mid-size city over the last few years. Here’s what they have in store. Terminal Renovation Currently, passengers are checked in and go through security in a ticketing building separated from […]
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Credit is important to many frequent flyers who rely on travel credit cards to fuel and fund their travel needs. This week Equifax, one of three credit reporting bureaus in the US, announced the discovery of a data breach to their customer files. While the company seemed to have a plan in place, it became […]
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Combining the end of a mattress run for Marriott Platinum status and the only trip of my United 1K status match, I thought I would stray from my old mainstays and get a little wild. The St. Regis Shanghai opened just months ago, and now that they have had some time to work out the […]
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I was surprised and delighted to see that contrary to stated status match levels, I was granted a status challenge from American Airlines Executive Platinum status to 1K. After reading comments from our readers, I decided to take the plunge and booked my first of a few flights with United. But flying with United is […]
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CNN is reporting that Equifax has experienced a massive data breach of up to 143 million customers. Considering the current US population over the age of 18, that’s more or less every US adult. Equifax is a credit reporting service, one of three bureaus in the United States, that maintain extensive levels of personal data […]
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I am in a year of limbo. While I watched friends lose hope in their faithful travel partners over the years, mine were the last to go: American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels. Hyatt practically begged their customers to look elsewhere, and so I did. I just didn’t realize how much I would find on the […]
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Air travelers have had some amazing opportunities in the last couple of weeks to snag fantastic flights at low prices. While some sales are announced, others are not. Pricing mistakes also occur and there are different rules that govern them over sales. So is it a mistake or is it a sale? How can I […]
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On the heels of a few great weeks of fare mistakes or fare sales (who can tell any more?) there is a new one on the market today and you had better act fast. Canadian carrier, Air Transit is showing bookable fares from Canadian cities to Europe for as little as $139 roundtrip in coach […]
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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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As a top-tier elite with Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Starwood and Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) it’s become clear, IHG doesn’t treat their elites well. But why? The hotel chain has more than 4,700 hotels worldwide, they are highly profitable but yet uncompetitive for elite benefits, they should be a market leader – yet they’re not. How […]
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Due to my United 1K Status Match/Challenge I found myself positioning in Boston ahead of a flight to Shanghai. While this is not my first stay at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, it was my first time in one of their suites. I also tried out a suite upgrade trick that worked, but made me […]
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DealRay sent me an alert regarding unbelievable deals to international locations from several US departure cities. Here’s a snippet of what he sent: Booking tips: Use the Google flights search and calendar to identify the sale prices. Then, if you’re able to book through the Air Canada site or another linked airline’s site, go ahead. […]
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Traveling to Shanghai, the opportunities for amazing hotels are endless. Previously I had stayed at most Hyatt hotels in Shanghai proper but none of the other brands (see Matthew’s review of the Grand Hyatt Shanghai). This visit I found a handful of unique properties from three different chains. First on the list, I review the […]
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I previously interviewed Aaron Glick, at the time he was VP for Hilton Honors. I received word that he is moving on to another position at a different company on the west coast outside of the industry. Program Earning The Honors program had some of the best promotions I have seen from the brand in years […]
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Occasionally, there are times where traditional hub-and-spoke flag carriers just don’t make sense. While Southwest offers lots of direct flights in point-to-point service from many airports throughout the US, Spirit, Frontier, and JetBlue have also added lots of options away from the hub flights. Some decry Frontier as a lesser carrier, but our experience was […]
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As I continue to try out Marriott brands during my status challenge period, the Renaissance Hotel in Oklahoma City seemed like a perfect property to review. All hotel brands put their best foot forward in key destinations, like the stunning grounds and adult pool at the Holiday Inn Resort in Aruba. I prefer to try […]
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When T-Mobile announced their new international roaming program a few years ago, my family switched immediately. Data rates with other companies are so high, using an unlocked local phone has its own complications. Competitors offer better domestic service but either little-to-no coverage abroad, or way too expensive to be useful. But is it worth it […]
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