May
18
2017
The Texas state legislature passed ridesharing legislation (which the governor says he’ll sign) which preempts local regulation.
Uber Returning to Austin!
About Gary Leff
Sorry, United is Just Not at Fault for This One
May
18
2017
This morning’s outrage getting play online and on television appears to be about a soldier on his way home to the U.S. with “military issued duffel filled with combat gear” in his checked bags. United charged him an overweight baggage fee. And they were right.
Transfer Hyatt Points to Anyone You Wish for Free (and Use Their Elite Benefits)
May
17
2017
I find that most people aren’t aware of Hyatt’s generous rules for transferring points between members. There’s no fee to transfer points and members do not have to be relatives or live at the same address.
You just fill out an submit a form to World of Hyatt.
Here are three reasons why this is super useful.
How American AAdvantage Turned Its Back On Lifetime Elite Customers in 2017
May
17
2017
American awards lifetime (lowest-tier) Gold status at 1 million miles and lifetime Platinum status at 2 million miles. There is no option to earn higher lifetime elite status the way that there is on Delta and on United.
Two changes in 2017 combined to significantly devalue lifetime Platinum 2 million miler status (and those with millions beyond that).
Review: Andaz Costa Rica Peninsula Papagayo Resort – In Short, Go.
May
17
2017
The Andaz Costa Rica (Andaz Papagayo Resort) near Liberia, Costa Rica is spectacular.
It’s a great value, even more so for top tier Hyatt elites.
Does a New Study Tell Us Definitively Who Has the Best Award Availability?
May
17
2017
IdeaWorks is out with its 2017 award availability study. I’ve savaged the study in the past. However I have to give the author credit, Jay Sorensen engaged in comments and took some of the criticisms seriously. This year’s study is better.
Delta’s Creepy New Facial Recognition and Is More Paperwork Required for the Laptop Ban?
May
17
2017
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Two Days Only Earn 10x Flight Miles, Buy One Get Enough Miles for 2 Caribbean Trips
May
16
2017
Book May 16 or May 17 on the Caribbean Airlines website for travel in June or September across their entire route network and earn 10 times the miles in the Caribbean Miles program.
6 Hotel Promotions You Can Register for Now
May
16
2017
Ritz-Carlton and Hilton promotions are most generous, and Hyatt promotion least generous (how IHG shakes out depends on what you’re targeted for). All require registration.
It’s always worth registering — goodness knows I find that my hotel plans aren’t perfectly predictable, I wind up staying places I wouldn’t have expected, and I don’t remember to go back and register later for bonuses I might earn. It’s best to take the time all at once to do it.
American Changes How Domestic Upgrades Work May 20 & Begins Top Elite Upgrades on Domestic Awards
May
16
2017
In January American introduced Platinum Pro, a 75,000 mile status tier, and formalized benefits for ConciergeKey members above Executive Platinum.
American also started requiring minimum spend for elite status earned this year.
