Martini Review of the Week: 

It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below.

Getting good seats on Southwest Airlines can depend on a number of factors including elite status, Early Bird check-in, and whether you’re on a through flight. Find out the trick to getting better seats by booking a through flight.

News

• United Airlines Launches Several New Domestic Routes
• Hilton Honors New Loyalty Program Changes
• Massive Flooding at JFK Forces Evacuation and Diversions
• Most Absurd Upgrade Prices for Comfort Plus?!?
• Confirmed: Delta Rollover Medallion Qualifying Miles Now Posting
• Marriott To Add 40 New Luxury Hotels In 2018
• Free Checked Bags On United For China Travel
• How To Get Good Seats on Southwest Airlines
• Icelandair Announces 3 New Routes This Week
• Big Changes For IHG

United Airlines announced they’ll launching several new domestic routes starting this summer, with most being to/from smaller cities, allowing for more connecting options for passengers. New routes begin June 7, 2018 just in time for the busy summer travel season.

Deals

• 50,000 Bonus American Airlines AAdvantage Miles
• Dine L.A. $10 back $30 Each Time With Amex
• 5x Membership Rewards Points NYC Restaurant Week
• Fast Track to Starwood Gold and Platinum Status
• Choose Your AMEX Business Gold 3X Category
• Staples New Visa Gift Card Deal
• Great Deal Extend Sam’s Club Membership 3 Months FREE!
• IHG 15% Off Cash & Points For Some
• Amazing Deal Alert: $9 Rooms at The William Vale
• 3rd Night Free With Starwood
• Save Up TO 34% On Starwood Properties
• New How To Save $50 On Clear
• Hot Deal $50 Back On Shipt Groceries!

Reviews

On a recent Delta flight from New York (JFK) to St. Kitts, I was upgraded to First Class. Delta offers seasonal Saturday only service from JFK to St. Kitts (SKB) onboard their 737-800 aircraft, as well as several times a week from Atlanta.

• Flight Review: Delta First Class New York (JFK) to St. Kitts

Drink of the Week:

• Double Woodford on the Rocks

Please feel free to comment below with any questions or feedback on any of these posts!