Last year Hyatt Gold Passport made some pretty substantial changes to their award chart, whereby they added Category 7 redemption properties, which increased the cost of some of Hyatt’s most aspirational hotels. On the plus side, Hyatt quickly followed that up with some new benefits, including the introduction of Points + Cash awards (whereby you…
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Just a quick heads up that tickets to the next Frequent Traveler University go on sale Wednesday at 11:00AM Eastern.
In the past, tickets to the Advanced sessions have sold out within hours, so if you're interested in attending I'd plan accordingly.
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As American and US Airways continue to merge their operations, one of the key issues is labor integration — and not just getting combined work contracts for flight attendants, pilots, and other groups, but getting the two work forces to operate as one and to be be both happy and productive. American management does realize […]
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In addition to the special deal pricing Star Alliance awards at the price of United awards through Mileage Plus, United also launched two published award sales. United is offering 20% off domestic economy awards to several US cities. Book by December 30 for travel January 12 through February 12, 2015. Aspen Bozeman Durango Fort Lauderdale […]
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I'm often asked if you lose your points when you cancel your credit card. I can understand the confusion, since the rules do vary based on the type of card.
Furthermore, I've heard of some credit card issuers incorrectly threatening that cardmembers will lose their points, even when it isn't true.
Generally speaking the rules vary based on the type of card you're earning points with. It depends on whether it's a program specific card or a bank rewards card (a card accruing points with Membership Rewards, Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, etc.).
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Here’s what it takes to be the TSA’s officer of the year. “Officer Mendez is the type of TSA officer who others look to model,” says TSA Federal Security Director Dan Ronan. …Officer Mendez was just selected as TSA’s Officer of the Year for 2014 among the 45,000 TSA officers nationwide. …One afternoon when Officer […]
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What makes the Chase Freedom® so great is that each quarter they have a different category where you earn 5% cash back. You earn the 5% cash back on up to $1,500 of spend in the bonus categories each quarter.
The categories for 2015 have just been announced, and are as follows:
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It’s rare that we see anything truly new and unique these days for our ongoing Modern Vagabond travel gear column. Which is why the Motrr Galileo really stands out. I’m not even sure how to describe it, except to say that: if you’re a travel photographer/videographer, you definitely want one. Even if you don’t know […]
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The lovely ladies at How 2 Travelers have just released their latest video. This time, they’re sharing five tips for surviving holiday travel this year: Copious snacks = best travel tip, no matter what time of year it is!
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Yesterday I shared the crazy story about the Korean Air executive that seemed to lose it after a flight attendant dared to serve her macadamia nuts in a package rather than in a ramekin.
Her attention to detail and frustration wasn't inappropriate given that she was actually the vice president in charge of onboard service. So while the way nuts are served seems minor, in first class the expectation is that everything is perfect, and clearly that wasn't the case here.
At the same time, it seems like this is a situation that could be dealt with after the fact without humiliating the flight attendant and turning the plane around. After all, what good is stranding a flight attendant while inconveniencing 400+ people supposed to do?
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There's good news for Star Alliance carriers flyers looking to travel to the Middle East/India. Air Canada has announced new Boeing 787 flights from Toronto to Delhi and Dubai, which will launch in late 2015.
Air Canada will launch nonstop 4x weekly Boeing 787 flights between Toronto and Delhi as of November 1, 2015. The flight will operate with the following schedule:
AC50 Toronto to Delhi departing 8:55PM arriving 9:15PM (+1 day)
AC51 Delhi to Toronto departing 12:45AM arriving 5:00AM (+1 day)
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Colorado is arguably the most fun, vibrant, happening state in The Rockies. The city of Denver in particular is home to a youthful population, a flourishing arts and music scene, some of the nation’s best craft beer, and endless outdoor adventures. For nature-loving travelers on a budget, here are just a few of the countless […]
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Henry Harteveldt is one of the smartest people I know. I cited his work in a regulatory comment I filed with the Department of Transportation a couple of months ago. So I take it seriously when he calls me out on one of my posts. Yesterday Delta made a big splash announcement about the rebranding […]
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Delta, which is no doubt the greatest "innovator" of any US legacy carrier, put out a press release yesterday entitled "Delta Redefines Cabin, Upgrades Premium Economy Options."
Delta is taking the whole "redefining" thing pretty literally, because they're simply renaming BusinessElite (Delta's international business class product) as Delta One, and renaming Economy Comfort (which offers a few extra inches of legroom in the first few rows of economy) as Comfort+. Oh, and they're changing seat covers. Apparently we're supposed to be excited about that?
Here's a video outlining the new cabins:
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Food trucks, flash mob-inspired pop-up restaurants, and underground supper clubs. In recent years – perhaps around the time the term “foodie” was popularized – professional and amateur food enthusiasts have begun seeking out more clever, tailored, gourmet dining experiences. Call it an “anti-restaurant” backlash against the sterile, staid, and predictable eateries that host most modern […]
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