Oct
03
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.
Hilton Mispricing Awards and 2 Status Match Opportunities
My First Time Missing a Suite Upgrade at the Andaz 5th Avenue in Seven Years
Oct
03
2017
I spent the weekend at the Andaz 5th Avenue in New York. I used to stay here all the time but haven’t been in quite awhile, not since Cornelia Samara left as General Manager to open the new 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.
Most of the time in New York I’ll try to stay as close as possible to my meetings. That’s meant that I’ve even stayed at the Hyatt Herald Square semi-regularly despite rooms better suited for elves than people.
Delta CEO: First Class Upgrades are Stupid
Oct
02
2017
Delta has been very forthright about how they see their most frequent customers, and the perks those flyers value most.
Two years ago they made clear that they saw the end of first class upgrades coming. Delta’s CEO just made the point again in no uncertain terms.
VIDEO: Man Skips Out of Hotel Bill By Climbing Out the Window and onto Power Lines
Oct
02
2017
When Marriott first introduced mobile check-in at certain hotels, they apparently weren’t pre-authorizing guest credit cards for the stay. I’m told a not insignificant number of people checked in under false names and loaded prepaid debit cards with very low balances, just walking away from their hotel bills.
It’s the modern hotel equivalent of ‘dine and dash’ although a hotel guest in Guizhou, China shows it’s still possible to just go old school.
Hyatt Visa $50 Back on $300 Spend at Hyatt House or Hyatt Place Through End of Year
Oct
02
2017
Whether you are a current Hyatt Visa cardmember or you get a new one this month as long as you register by October 31 you’ll receive a $50 rebate on $300 or more in spend with Hyatt Place and Hyatt House through January 1, 2018.
Another Wells Fargo Fake Account Scandal and Libya’s Retaliation Against US Travel Ban
Oct
02
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.
Giveaway: 3 Nights With Club Access and Premium View at One of My Favorite Hotels in Asia
Oct
02
2017
Kuala Lumpur is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s probably my favorite food city, from satay to prawn mee to amazing roti.
And I’m giving away a 3 night weekend stay at my favorite hotel in the city which has great views of the Petronas towers. Oh, and the room comes with club lounge access too.
UK’s Monarch Airlines Collapses Stranding 110,000 Passengers Abroad
Oct
02
2017
UK-based Monarch Airlines has been troubled for awhile. There were rumors that Norwegian would acquire them for the carrier’s slots at London Gatwick. Instead the airline has ceased operations.
The airline’s planes are back in the UK, and the airline is under the control of administrators KPMG who do not have an air operator’s certificate.
Air France KLM Frequent Flyer Program Going Revenue-Based
Oct
02
2017
Booking a ticket May 1, 2018 onward generates a message “your flight is in 2018, discover Flying Blue new programme rules” and new mileage-earning rates are shown.
The website mileage-earning calculator hasn’t changed. Air France KLM hasn’t made any announcement to members yet. And there’s no word on whether minimum spend will be introduced for elite status as part of these changes.
Flight Attendant Spit in Customer’s Coffee and Spicejet Passengers Flee Rocket Attack
Oct
01
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.
