Feb
14
2023
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.
Men Can Be Sexually Harassed On Planes, Too [Roundup]
Wells Fargo Launching New Choice Privileges Mastercard With Credit Towards Elite Status
Feb
14
2023
They’ve created a no annual fee World Elite Mastercard that makes sense for those loyal to the Choice brand to get. Holding the card makes sense. I just wish it were more rewarding for ongoing spend.
American Airlines Is Weeks Away From Eliminating Fixed-Price Award Tickets
Feb
14
2023
Back in December, American Airlines shared that they planned to eliminated fixed-price awards in 2023, and make all award travel on American Airlines ‘web special’ variable pricing.
We now have a window into when this change will occur.
Free Night Awards Available All Year At The Conrad Maldives
Feb
13
2023
One of Hilton’s most aspirational properties, the Conrad Maldives, has standard free night award availability nearly every day for the rest of the year (through December 20, 2023). That’s not normally the case.
Wide Open Qantas Business Class Award Space To Australia
Feb
13
2023
Australia in business class is one of the toughest frequent flyer awards out there. It’s a long flight, people pay for business class seats, and there aren’t that many ways of getting there through many frequent flyer programs. If you want to use United miles, for instance, you often have to travel through Asia – or pay triple the miles.
Right now Qantas is making quite a bit of business class award space available on its Dallas Fort Worth – Sydney flight over the summer in the U.S.
A Peek Into How Hotel Owners Are Pushing To Skimp On Guest Experience
Feb
13
2023
A major hotel asset manager wants to see luxury hotels end turndown service and for hotels to eliminate food service – and is pushing hotel chains to loosen their brand standards.
Delta SkyMiles Members Losing Elite Status Are Jumping Ship For United Airlines
Feb
13
2023
Google search trends reveals an exodus for United Airlines MileagePlus.
This Woman Just Flew Atlanta To Charlotte Alone Like American Airlines Was A Private Jet
Feb
13
2023
Regina Jackson was traveling from Atlanta to Charlotte on American Airlines, and had the best flight of her life despite a series of delays and a whole bunch of weather-induced turbulence. That’s because American Airlines flight 533 had just one passenger on board – her.
What To Say At Hotels To Get Out Of Paying Resort Fees [Roundup]
Feb
13
2023
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.
United Airlines Close Call: Boeing 777 Came Within 775 Feet Of Hitting The Pacific Ocean
Feb
12
2023
A Boeing 777-200 taking off from Maui’s airport nearly impacted the ocean on December 18, in a previously-unreported incident.
United Airlines flight 1722 departed for San Francisco at 2:49 p.m., climbed to 2,200 feet, and then went into a steep dive at a rate of over 8,000 feet per minute. While the pilots were able to recover, they came within 775 feet of the ocean.
