Monthly Archives

Monthly Archives for October 2019.

Marriott To Acquire Elegant Hotels Group

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Marriott has announced that they will acquire Elegant Hotels Group which offers 7 hotels in Barbados (mostly all-inclusive resorts.) No timeline was given for when these properties might become bookable under Marriott. Marriott To Acquire Elegant Hotels Group Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the company has reached an agreement with the board of Elegant…

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Delta Thanksgiving Day Parade Offers for Cardholders

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Delta has launched their latest offer for Delta American Express co-brand cardholders. Cardholders can celebrate Thanksgiving morning at Jazz at Lincoln Center, with this special offer with tickets for $60 for access to Lincoln Centers Frederick P. Rose Hall- a private and exclusive holiday viewing experience. As a loyal Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Member, you’ll…

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Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Changes

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Southwest Airlines announced that Rapid Rewards Points will no longer expire after 24 months of no earning activity in a Member’s account. Regardless of earning activity, points will remain in the Member’s account for use. Companions Pass Points Qualification Threshold Increase—Effective January 1, 2020, the Rapid Rewards Companion Pass points qualification threshold will increase from…

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United Airlines MileagePlus 2020 Premier Changes

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United Airlines has announced changes to their 2020 Premier program. These changes affect how you earn Premier status and what counts towards qualification. In summary, you’ll now qualify based on new Premier Qualifying Points and Premier Qualifying flights. Here’s how to qualify for each Premier status level beginning on January 1, 2020, for status in…

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American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX Update

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American Airlines has announced they are planning to bring back the 737 MAX into service on January 16, 2020 per FAA approval. As a result, American Airlines flights will be adding up to 90 daily flight back into the schedule once all 737 Max return to service. See How American Airlines Plans to Show Its 737 MAX Jet Is…

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World of Hyatt Adds Even More SLH Properties

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In late summer 2018, we wrote about Hyatt’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World(SLH).  With this partnership, World of Hyatt members have the ability to earn and redeem World of Hyatt points at participating SLH hotels when members book through Hyatt channels. Earlier this year, we received an update about the program’s expansion to…

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