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Hyatt Adds 57 Small Luxury Hotels to its Earn/Burn Portfolio

by Gary Leff on February 27, 2019

Feb 27 2019

Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a collection of independent properties, and it’s more of a booking relationship than a hotel chain. And Hyatt’s deal is something similar to what they have with MGM’s M life Rewards — let’s share customers, offering points-earning and redemption.

Hyatt launched the partnership in December with just 54 hotels participating. A month ago they added 56 more. Today they’re announcing 57 more properties added to the relationship, which gets them close to one-third of the SLH property collection.

United Now Tracks If You’re Lounge Hopping. Here’s Why:

by Gary Leff on February 27, 2019

Feb 27 2019

Several United Airlines customers have noticed that the airline seems to be tracking their lounge usage more closely than in the past — specifically noting when a customer has used more than one of their lounges at an airport in the same day.

American Airlines Offers New Zoes Pre-Order Charcuterie Plate in Domestic First Class

by Gary Leff on February 27, 2019

Feb 27 2019

Back in September when American Airlines launched their partnership with Zoës Kitchen they introduced new coach buy on board items from the Mediterranean chain that people seem to love.

At the time I shared that the airline planned to roll out a Zoës item as a pre-order option “similar in style” to the current cheese plate light alternative to the regular meal.

Trump Hotels Profit from Foreign Governments and Airline Sues Passenger Who Threw Coins in Engine

by Gary Leff on February 26, 2019

Feb 26 2019

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.

Alaska Airlines Says “Expect More” Even as They Give Less

by Gary Leff on February 25, 2019

Feb 25 2019

Alaska Airlines has a new 15 second commercial, suggesting you don’t get much from other airlines. Funny thing is if I got this as a meal from American, United, or Delta I’d be pretty happy!

A new series of commercials portrays disappointing situations in life and says they’re better — even as the airline is becoming more and more like its competitors.

13 Facts About Air Traffic Controllers and Self-Cleaning Hotel Rooms

by Gary Leff on February 25, 2019

Feb 25 2019

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.

Bikini Airline Will Order Boeing 737s During Trump’s Nuclear Summit

by Gary Leff on February 25, 2019

Feb 25 2019

VietJet had been an exclusive Airbus customer until President Obama visited Vietnam in 2016 and so far operate 64 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft and no Boeing jets. They have five times as many planes on order as in operation.

Even without the Export-Import Bank giving Boeing’s business a boost, the US government is still their chief benefactor. And in the case of VietJet you might even say the President grabbed these orders by the…

Get 15,000 American or United Miles Booking Your Next Trip With the Free ETA App

by Gary Leff on February 25, 2019

Feb 25 2019

The ETA “Executive Travel App” will give you 15,000 United or American miles for booking your next trip to mark the launch of their Slack integration.

Their target audience is frequent business travelers who book travel for themselves — but anyone who downloads the app and books a trip is eligible for the bonuses.

No Frills Airline? Try BYOB! and It’s Illegal for Airlines to Offer Combs for Common Use Inflight

by Gary Leff on February 24, 2019

Feb 24 2019

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.

Hyatt Adds 57 Small Luxury Hotels to its Earn/Burn Portfolio

United Now Tracks If You’re Lounge Hopping. Here’s Why:

American Airlines Offers New Zoes Pre-Order Charcuterie Plate in Domestic First Class

Trump Hotels Profit from Foreign Governments and Airline Sues Passenger Who Threw Coins in Engine

Alaska Airlines Says “Expect More” Even as They Give Less

13 Facts About Air Traffic Controllers and Self-Cleaning Hotel Rooms

Bikini Airline Will Order Boeing 737s During Trump’s Nuclear Summit

Get 15,000 American or United Miles Booking Your Next Trip With the Free ETA App

No Frills Airline? Try BYOB! and It’s Illegal for Airlines to Offer Combs for Common Use Inflight

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