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On March 1, Hyatt’s Gold Passport program will become World of Hyatt. Whether the change amounts to the introduction of a wholly new program or just a revamp of the existing program is more a matter of semantics than of substance. However how choose to look at it, though, the program is changing. And, according […]
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Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week. If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. No Dumb Questions? Travel Agents […]
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Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week. If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. The World’s Longest Flight: Pain […]
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Headed Down Under? If you’re in the market for Delta miles, this new promotion is an opportunity to pump up your SkyMiles account balance in the process. Offer Details Through May 31, SkyMiles members can earn an extra five miles per $1 spent on flights between Los Angeles and Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne (new service […]
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Hilton’s newest systemwide promotion, for stays between February 1 and April 30, is 2,000 bonus points per stay. That’s better than no bonus at all, but it’s not a game-changer for most. This week, that bonus effectively improves by 25 percent, for travelers willing and able to book their stays using Hilton’s mobile app. Offer […]
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When Delta added Airbnb to its SkyMiles program as an earning partner in November of 2016, it was a clear sign that Airbnb had come of age. The home-sharing service was no longer a novelty; it had earned a durable place in the travel landscape, alongside the likes of Hilton and Marriott. This week, Delta […]
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Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week. If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. New Spirit Carry-On Restrictions: A […]
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If you’re planning to shop at any of 800 online retailers between now and Valentine’s Day, two of the largest airline programs are offering bonus miles for purchases made through their online mileage malls. American AAdvantage Through February 13, AAdvantage members can earn up to 1,000 bonus miles when shopping at the AAdvantage eShopping site, […]
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Hilton’s recent Honors promotions have mostly featured either double or triple points. Nice, but not a game-changer for many. The new promotion, starting today, is structured differently, but the bonus turns out to be pretty much the same. Offer Details Between February 1 and April 30, Honors members can earn 2,000 bonus points for every […]
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Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week. If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. The Days of Seatback TV […]
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Basic economy fares may be sweeping through the industry, but one airline says it’s staying out. Southwest CEO Gary Kelly said today that his carrier has no interest in dividing its cabins into multiple levels of service. “What you have at Southwest is a very strong brand position in customers’ minds,” Kelly said on a fourth-quarter earnings […]
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Planning a visit to the South Pacific? These bonuses for American flights or Qantas-operated flights booked under American flight numbers can make the trip a more lucrative one. Offer Details American AAdvantage members can earn up to 50,000 bonus miles for flights between the U.S. and Australia or New Zealand, booked by January 31 and […]
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Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week. If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. Apple Has a Fix for […]
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Remember when Cuba travel restrictions were lifted and the airlines could barely wait to start service? The country suddenly appeared on everyone’s bucket list, and it seemed that Cuba flights were set to be filled to capacity for the foreseeable future. Today, there are more than 20 daily flights between the U.S. and Havana, and […]
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The main problem with most best-loyalty-program studies is their underlying assumption that there’s a one-size-fits-all solution to the problem. Wrong! There is no single best program for everyone. What there is is a best program for you, given your goals and travel patterns and spending behavior. As it did with its Best Hotel Rewards Program […]
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As of yesterday, American was the only one of the Big Three legacy airlines that hadn’t revealed details of its basic economy fares, the cheap coach fares with few perks and plenty of restrictions that have made Spirit, Frontier, and other ultra-low-cost carriers the darlings of the most price-sensitive customers, and of Wall Street. When […]
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Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week. If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. Is It Time to Put […]
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Delta is all in on Seattle. Since 2012, when it began bulking up in Alaska Airline’s hometown airport and primary hub, Delta has more than tripled its Seattle flights and established Sea-Tac airport as its Pacific Northwest hub. And today, Delta announced nonstop service between Seattle and seven new destinations: Austin, Texas Eugene, Oregon Lihue, […]
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Carlson’s new bonus-points offer is one of the industry’s most generous for winter hotel stays. Offer Details Between January 9 and March 31, Club Carlson members can earn up to 100,000 bonus points for eligible stays, as follows: 5,000 bonus points after one night 10,000 bonus points after two nights 20,000 bonus points after four […]
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Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week. If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. Delta Domestic Award Discounts – […]
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