Apr
24
2018
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.
KLM’s Dine Anytime Option and New Uber Privacy Test
Starwood Lifetime Elites Petition Marriott for Better Treatment
Apr
24
2018
One of the aspects of Marriott’s announced new program that seems to annoy Starwood’s most loyal customers the most isn’t even where something is being taken away from them.
Under the new program all current lifetime elites keep their current lifetime status, even though the new program is going to have tougher requirements than the Starwood program did to earn that status.
How to Make Sure Marriott Hotels Deliver on New Elite Benefits
Apr
24
2018
My post on the new Marriott program includes a lot of detail you don’t find anywhere else, and that I haven’t seen picked up anywhere else.
The new program offers a way to ensure hotels comply with the new elite benefits Marriott promises.
Hyatt is Bonusing Las Vegas Stays Through July, 3 Offers are Stackable at One Hotel
Apr
24
2018
Hyatt is offering a 20% bonus on Las Vegas stays May 7 through July 31. Registration required.
This doesn’t just apply to Hyatt’s one property there, but also to MGM hotels as well, which partner with Hyatt.
Advice for Airlines From Jeff Bezos and Kristen Bell on Airline Food
Apr
23
2018
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.
Crazy Video: Flight Attendant Popping Boeing 787 Window Back into Place During Turbulence
Apr
23
2018
On Thursday an Air India Boeing 787-8, a six year old plane, was flying Amritsar to Delhi with 236 passengers onboard. When it was climbing out above 8000 feet flight toward 15,000 feet AI462 encountered significant turbulence. The flight reportedly “experienced vertical accelerations up to 3G.”
American Begins Expanding Flagship First Dining to ConciergeKey Members
Apr
23
2018
ConciergeKey is American’s revenue-based top level, given to very high revenue customers and those who influence significant business for the airline.
They got priority for upgrades and other waitlists and have myriad other benefits including use of the airline’s business class Flagship lounges when flying domestically and now are being given tokens to visit American’s exclusive Flagship First Dining, too.
Alaska Airlines Says They’ll Start Selling Basic Economy Fares This Fall
Apr
23
2018
Just as they said to expect in January Alaska Airlines announced on their earnings call this morning that they will introduce Basic Economy fares in late fall.
Marriott Releases New Program Award Pricing for Hotels in Several Cities
Apr
23
2018
In the new Marriott loyalty program they’ve largely taken the better Starwood elite program and the better Marriott earn and burn proposition — however Starwood members won’t see exactly what they’ve come to expect on the Marriott side and and Marriott members have seemed likely to experience some devaluation of points.
Marriott’s CEO says they’re making the program less expensive for hotels. That’s created a pretty strong starting point to assume that earning and redeeming points couldn’t offer quite as good a value as before.
New Benefits and Bigger Bonus Coming for Citi American AAdvantage Card
Apr
23
2018
American Airlines and Citibank announced that their co-brand credit card will be increasing earning and also that a bigger signup bonus is coming next month.
