Nov
01
2016
In addition to new service announcements for Fort Lauderdale and New Orleans, British Airways has just announced Oakland to London Gatwick starting March 28, 2017.
CRAZY: British Airways Announces Even More Service
New York, DC or Chicago – Paris from $427 on American and United (And an Option for $383 Even)
Nov
01
2016
United non-stops from Washington Dulles, Chicago, and New York to Paris are available from $431 roundtrip. There are slightly cheaper connecting options as well.
New Premium Bath Soap C.O. Bigelow Being Introduced to… American Airlines Coach?!
Nov
01
2016
Some airlines use premium bath amenities in their lavatory as part of signaling their quality product. For instance when I flew Etihad earlier this year they were using Le Labo in first class and Acca Kappa in the Residence. I’ve had Ferragamo Tuscan Soul in Singapore Airlines first class.
Usually the best stuff is confined to amenity kits, though, and not the lavatories. And certainly not the lavatories in coach.
50% Discount on Purchase of Starwood Points, Buy Your Choice of Airline Miles for 1.4 Cents Apiece
Nov
01
2016
Starwood is offering a 50% discount on purchase of Starpoints. This is the biggest discount ever on Starwood Starpoints, which I believe is the most valuable currency (one point is worth more than one of any other point).
The ‘regular’ discount that Starwood runs occasionally is 25%, and the biggest previous discount was 35% over the summer.
12 Thoughts on Hyatt’s New Elite Program Launching in March
Oct
31
2016
Here are the full details of Hyatt’s new program which launches March 1. This is their biggest revamp since 2009.
Hyatt has improved their benefits for top tier elites, while making top tier tougher to earn. They remain uncompetitive at the mid-tier. And they’re diminished the importance of their credit card at a time the rest of the industry is swelling elite ranks through credit card partnerships.
Award Sweet Spot and Best Experience in Coach
Oct
31
2016
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.
Virgin Atlantic Guts Earning of Miles and Status for Flying, Reduces Cost of Many Coach Awards
Oct
31
2016
Virgin Atlantic’s frequent flyer program matters because it’s easy to earn their points as a US member, and not just for travel to London and beyond.
Virgin Atlantic announced changes to earning of miles and elite status points effective November 13, and redemption changes effective January 15, 2017. But there are redemption sweet spots.
HURRY: $166 Roundtrip Between US and Philippines, Great for Visiting Asia
Oct
31
2016
There’s currently a fare between New York and Cebu in the Philippines for just $166 roundtrip.
I visited Cebu in 2010. The Hilton was great about suite upgrades, had super cheap massages, and room service coffee delivered with cookies was less than $2. I also took a really great cooking class.
And of course you can jump off there to visit most anywhere in Southeast Asia, consider using British Airways Avios for cheap redemptions on Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong, or ultra low cost carrier airlines.
CONFIRMED: Earn Double Points Paying Rent, Mortgage, or Other Bills By Credit Card
Oct
30
2016
On Monday I wrote that bill payment service Plastiq was coding as a small business for earning double points through the end of the year with American Express.
Plastiq now promotes this as a promotion.
Four Seasons Now Has Elite Status and Trump Hotel DC Not Changing Bathrobes Between Guests
Oct
30
2016
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.
