Delta SkyMiles Limiting Membership Rewards Points Transfers

There's no denying that Delta has been trailblazing the way for the US airline industry when it comes to frequent flyer programs. They were the first to introduce a revenue requirement for status, and are taking it a step further in 2015, by awarding redeemable miles based on how much you spend as opposed to how much you fly.

There are some positive changes to the program as well. For example, they'll begin allowing one-way award tickets for half the cost of a roundtrip starting in January. As someone that doesn't actually fly Delta but accrues their miles through other means, I'd actually say the new program may be a net positive.

American Express has just announced a change to the Membership Rewards program which I didn't see coming, however:

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Review: Park Hyatt Chicago

This past week I had some meetings in Chicago prior to FTU Advanced, so decided to stay at the Park Hyatt Chicago.

I absolutely love Park Hyatt hotels, and was keen to check out what used to be their flagship property before they handed over that title to the Park Hyatt New York.

I stayed at the Park Hyatt for three nights, and the rate was $395 per night.

I booked through American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, which came with the following benefits:

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Amex Premier Rewards Gold Losing 15,000 Point Spend Bonus

Spend bonuses on credit cards can dramatically increase the value proposition of the card and justify the annual fee. The American Express Premier Rewards Gold card has been one of my go-to cards for years. It offers 3 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on airfare and 2 points per dollar spent on gas and […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/10/amex-premier-rewards-gold-losing-15000-point-spend-bonus/

Delta Limiting Points Transfers Into Skymiles Starting January 1

American Express has announced limits on transferring points to Delta starting January 1. The squarely blame a broad policy change at Delta for this. Effective January 1, 2015 Delta is making a program-wide change limiting the number of points that can be transferred into a SkyMiles account from any partner loyalty program, including the Membership […]

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Signspotting around the world: Funny fails

As much as we try to communicate clearly, there is much fun to be had when we fail -- and it's never clearer than with signage gone wrong around the world.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/01/travel/lonely-planet-signspotting/index.html

7 of the world's fiercest food feuds

Here's proof that people were given mouths for only two main reasons -- to eat and to argue about what they just ate.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/30/travel/food-fights/index.html

US Airways Eliminates the Ability to Buy Miles and Segments Towards Status

US Airways used to let you straight-up buy elite quaifying miles or segments. With the Dividend Miles program there was frequently no need to ‘mileage run’ or take extra flights just for the miles in order to reach status, it was usually cheaper just to have them charge your credit card. In fact, you could […]

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Dear 2015, seven wishes for the coming year from hotels

If you work in hospitality you will know that in this fragmented, complicated business things are changing faster than your best barista ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/hotels-2015-wish-list/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dear-2015-seven-wishes-coming-year-hotels

What Australians say vs. mean

I wish I could describe how serious Australians are about drinking on Sundays. They approach this with more enthusiasm than drinking on any Friday or Saturday night.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/australians-say-vs-really-mean/

Starwood’s New Terms and Conditions Go Into Effect October 15. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Starwood Preferred Guest’s terms and conditions announce changes going into effect in two weeks, This version of the terms and conditions for the SPG Program will become effective on October 15, 2014 The change to Starwood terms and conditions is mostly a clean-up of language, some clarifications on what third party rates won’t earn points […]

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Don’t Watch This Video

You can't say I didn't warn you.

This is quite possibly the most amazing thing I've ever seen. I don't know if I mean that in a good way or bad way. I'm still trying to decide. And that's after playing this video on repeat nonstop for the past 24 hours (with Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" in the mix at least once an hour, just to maintain my sanity).

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Come home alive: Time to protect yourself from Ebola

from Elliott http://elliott.org/deal-of-the-day/come-home-alive-time-protect-ebola/

Acknowledge these languages now

When we lose a language completely, we lose the unique cultural traditions that went along with it. All of that knowledge and history simply disappear.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/dont-acknowledge-languages-now-theyll-gone-generation/

Vayant releases new edition of OneSearch, Amadeus gets Air Asia India, and more…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality for October 2014. Wednesday 1 October ...



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The Unforgettable SPG Promo

Each Year Starwood Preferred Guest reintroduces its Pay-Your-Birth-Year Promotion — it’s so popular it’s now an annual event. The PAYAGE promo rate allows you to potentially save hundreds of dollars on a two or three night SPG hotel stay. During the announcement each year, you might have read about the promo on a blog or […]



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