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.

News

• Amazing Increased Sign Up Bonuses: 135,000 SkyMiles
• American Airlines Just Increased Fares
• Best NYC Hotels to Redeem Marriott Points
• New Southwest Performance Business Card 80K Offer
• How American Airlines Plans to Show Its 737 MAX Jet Is Safe
• Why World of Hyatt Members Should Avoid the Ocean Resort Atlantic City
• World of Hyatt Recovery from Horrible Ocean Resort Stay
• IHG Rewards Status Match
• Priority Pass 19 Newest Lounges
• Will Uber Start Delivering Food via Drones?
• Free Q70 Bus to LaGuardia Airport All Summer

Get ready to pay higher airfare just in time for the busy summer travel months. Ticket prices rose by $5 for one-way domestic flights on American Airlines. The fare increases were unearthed by JPMorgan airline analyst Jamie Baker, who published a research note. See full details: American Airlines Just Increased Fares. 

Deals

• Chase Freedom 5% Categories Activate Now!
• New Amex Offer $25 Back Plated Stackable!
• 50% Transfer Bonus MR To Marriott Bonvoy
• Delta Flash Sale From 18K Miles To Caribbean
• Jet Blue Fares From Only $49
• Alaska Airlines 500 Bonus Miles Promo
• Up To 80% Off eBooks At Amazon

The Le Meridien New York, Central Park was recently converted from the Viceroy Hotel, and is the newest Marriott property in the city. I was excited to check out the hotel last weekend considering it’s only a Category 5 property and can be redeemed for 35,000 Marriott points per night. See our Hotel Review: Le Meridien New York, Central Park.

Reviews

• Hotel Review: Le Meridien New York, Central Park

Drink of the Week:

• Double Whiskey Ginger on the Rocks

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