Chik-fil-A is apparently food option that Denver airport passengers want most behind Chipotle. And the restaurant chain has a tentative deal to open there. But the Denver City Council may block the deal because of the chain’s views on same sex marriage.
Delta’s Marketing Chief Named a “Brand Genius” … For Everything EXCEPT SkyMiles
Adweek declare’s Delta’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Tim Mapes a “Brand Genius” although their description of the airline is telling.
The marketing lead at Delta is honored for everything except the airline’s primary customer facing marketing vehicle, SkyMiles.
The End of Airline 800 Numbers Could Be a Marketing Gold Mine
Last week I noted that Frontier Airlines is getting rid of its 800 number and should save $2 million a year.
As I wrote at the time, this seems totally reasonable to me. When is the last time you paid for domestic long distance? (I haven’t even had a home land line in ~ 15 years.)
In fact getting rid of 800 numbers are a huge marketing opportunity that airlines could jump on.
New Ideas for Old Credit Cards, United Flight Attendants Get Creepy, and Delta Struck By Lightning
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One Day Left to Book Award Travel to Europe for 30% Fewer Miles
Ten days ago Delta started pricing awards weird. No, not the kind of weird where Delta charges 830,000 miles for a business class trip to Australia.
The kind of weird where Delta charges fewer miles than they’re ‘supposed to’ for flights to Europe (‘supposed to’ in a world where award charts still existed, natch).
The Best Annual Rental Car Promotion is Back: National’s Free Day With Every 2 Two-Day Rentals
The best rental car promotion is back. National Car Rental offers ‘1-2-Free’ each year and 2015’s starts tomorrow.
You earn a free rental day for every two qualifying rentals (mid-size or larger for 2 days or longer) between now and the end of January — that’s more than a five month earning period. And of course it is on top of the usual credits earned.
Half Off Hotel Awards in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
IHG Rewards Club is offering 50% off redemptions at several resorts in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean made between August 24 and September 9 for travel September 1 through October 31. Here are the hotels where this offer is available:
United Award Discounts, How to Ask American for International Upgrades, and the Best Consumer Reviews of the TSA
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How A Reader Got Reimbursed for Meals and Hotel After a Weather Delay
I write about credit card trip delay coverage — how your credit card used to purchase tickets may cover the costs you incur during a long delay, like the price you pay for a hotel room and your meals too.
This really needs to be shouted from the rooftops since travel does get messed up, people do incur costs, and most get frustrated and leave real money on the table.
Marriott and Hilton are Out With Their New Promotions for the Rest of the Year
Both Hilton and Marriott are out with their promotions for next month through the end of the year. Hilton is offering a chain-wide double and triple points depending on the day of the week, and Marriott is offering “MegaBonus” bonus points with different targeted offers for different members.