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Hilton announced the conversion of Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek to its first Signia property as Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Signia Hotels are suppose to be premier meeting and event hotels, with two new builds coming in Indianapolis and Atlan…
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World of Hyatt and American AAdvantage Status Challenges
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American Airlines and World of Hyatt have announced new status challenges for elite members who have linked their World of Hyatt and AAdvantage® accounts. This new offer launches today and you must register by register by September 30, 2021. World of H…
Delta’s Extensive Hold Times for SkyMiles Medallions
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As initially posted by View from the Wing, and live updates from this Flyertalk Thread, Delta Medallion members have and still are experiencing extensive phone wait times due to massive staffing shortage with Delta’s reservations sales teams. It’s not …
New World of Hyatt’s Bonus Journeys Registration Now Live
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World of Hyatt has announced it’s latest global promotion which will run from July 20 through September 15, 2021. It’s called Bonus Journeys, the same name as Hyatt’s current promotion through June 15th in addition to the one prior. World of Hyatt memb…
Amex Platinum New Benefits; Fee Increases to $695
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The American Express Platinum Card has officially increased its annual membership fee to $695, up from $550 previously. Its popular Centurion lounges have experienced some severe overcrowding issues, so this fee increase could partially be part due to …
Amex Platinum Fee Increasing to $695 July 1st
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The American Express Platinum Card is set to increase its annual fee $145 from up $550 to $695 as of July 1, 2021. The card is expected to offer a refresh of benefits with new statement credits for cardholders. We’ll be sure to have full coverage on th…
Hilton Honors Slashes Breakfast Benefit for 2021
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Hilton Honors has announced they’ll be slashing breakfast as a benefit for Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond members for 2021. Instead, elite members, will be given a food and beverage credit per day, however depending on how much you value breakfast, you…
Ritz-Carlton Turks & Caicos Now Open
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The Ritz-Carlton Turks & Caicos officially opened today marking Marriott’s first resort on the island. As a Category 8, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to redeem standard rooms from 85,000 points per night. The resort is located 15 minutes fr…
New York LaGuardia (LGA) Centurion Lounge Now Open
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America Express has reopened their latest Centurion Lounge at New York’s LaGuardia (LGA) today. The new lounge is located post-security in Terminal B, which is home to American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Air Canada. The newest l…
Amazon Prime Day Chase Offer 50% Off (Up to $15)
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Amazon Prime Day Chase Offer 50% Off (Up to $15) Check and see if you are targeted for the following promotion when you use one Chase UR point, you can score 50% off your $30 order on Amazon. Try to activate this promo here for your account. Did you ch…
Amazon Prime Day And $10 Offer
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Amazon Prime Day And $10 Offer Prime Day will be June 21 and 22nd this year! You can save $10 on Prime Day when you spend $10 with small businesses now. Did you check out this one? Amazon Amex Promo Save 40%!
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Earn 1,000 Delta SkyMiles For Changing Flight Online
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Delta has launched a new promotion for SkyMiles members who are looking to change their flight. With this latest offer, eligible SkyMiles will earn 1,000 bonus miles for making a change either on the Fly Delta app or online now through June 30, 2021. D…
Southwest Airlines Announces Syracuse, NY; Expands Schedule
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Southwest Airlines announced its plans to add service to yet another new destination this year. Syracuse Hancock International Airport will be the newest destination for the airline, as well as Southwest’s 6th destination in New York. Per Southwest, So…
Hotel Review: Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
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The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas is a newer hotel in Irving, Texas, adjacent to the Irving Convention Center. The hotel has 250 guest rooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy Category 4 property requiring 25,000 points for a standard …
Amazon Amex Promo Save 40%!
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Amazon Amex Promo Save 40% (Max $40!) Targeted These are my favorite Amazon promos! They come around pretty often and can be very useful if you are saving up to buy something on Amazon. If you have an Amex card that earns MR points linked to your Amazo…
World of Hyatt Cardmembers: 25% Back at Independent Brands
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World of Hyatt has announced its latest promotion for World of Hyatt Credit Cardmembers. This new offer runs from June 15 through September 15, 2021, where cardmembers will 25% of redeemed points back as Bonus Points ONLY at Hyatt’s independent collect…
American Express 25% Transfer Bonus to Hawaiian Airlines
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American Express is offering a 25% transfer bonus to Hawaiian Airlines now through June 310, 2021. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 1,250 HawaiianMiles per 1,000 Membership Rewards points. You must be logged into your Membership Rewards account to v…
Outrageous: Centurion Lounges 45+ Minute Wait Times
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It’s no surprise air travel has started to pick up since the pandemic started with nearly 2 million passengers screened through TSA on Friday. It’s great to see so many people traveling again, however as a result airports are busier than ever. Departin…
Hotel Review: Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection
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The Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection is located in Grapevine, Texas, which is less than 10 minutes from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. This boutique property features 120 guestrooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy Category 5 property re…
Southwest Airlines No Longer Planning To Add Back Alcohol Onboard
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Southwest Airlines has removed alcohol onboard since the pandemic began, and we recently shared Southwest Airlines Updates Inflight Beverage Service. However, the airline is already backpedaling on this and will be suspending alcohol service indefinite…