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.
Review: Andaz Costa Rica Peninsula Papagayo Resort – In Short, Go.
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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.
Changing Planes Mid-Air to Repair a Wheel, and New Lounges for Amex Cardholders
May
16
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.
Airlines Clean Planes Less Often Than You Think, And What About Those Blankets?
May
15
2017
The UK’s Sun runs a scare story on germs on planes. Now, I’m absolutely worried about germs on planes. But much of what’s presented in the piece is flat wrong.
Should Coach Passengers Use the First Class Lavatory?
May
15
2017
Is it clearly unacceptable for a coach passenger to use the lavatory in a forward cabin? “Use the lavatory in your ticketed class of service, first class bathrooms are for first class passengers.”
Or is it clearly fine? “You paid for a first class seat not a bathroom, and basic human needs should be met in the most efficient way possible.”
LEAKED: It Looks Like We Know What Starwood’s Summer Promo Is
May
15
2017
Between May 27 and September 4 it appears as though Starwood will be offering double points on weekdays and triple points on weekends under the marketing monkier “Take Three.”
