News and notes from around the interweb:
- Update on September’s Travelcon some ‘early bird ticket’ purchasers have cancelled, so their 20 tickets are available again and you can purchase those at $100 off with promo code 100off.
- GHA Discovery double elite night credits through June this is a program worth paying more attention to (and they do sometimes offer status matches). Lots of brands like OMNI and Kempinski, and lots of benefits – the 30 night Black level comes with great experiences, early check-in and late check-out and double upgrades. At Kempinski Hotels it comes with “In-Room Check-In by Lady in Red”. (HT: Loyalty Lobby)
Credit: Kempinski Hotels - Since at least last summer there have been rumors of Etihad and Gulf Air joining Star Alliance. Etihad and Gulf Air (whose political complications and pull out from their Abu Dhabi hub led to the launch of Etihad in the first place) are also in talks to deepen their partnership with each other.
- The deadline for bids to take over Alitalia is today
- How American Airlines helped save a baby’s life
- 4000 SAS EuroBonus miles for Avis rental
- Will United wind up owning Avianca?
- Marriott plans homesharing business. It was only a little over a year ago that CEO Arne Sorenson’s daughter tried Airbnb and told him he had nothing to worry about.
Shoot, not sure my Alitalia proposal will be done today…
Stupid, silly Marriott. First, rates at former SPG properties have shot through the roof, while the old corporate discounts gutted. The only reason not to Airbnb is the points. Even then, expect hassles.
I got $1.25 in my pocket…think I can win buying Alitalia?