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American Airlines announced they’ll be launching 18 new domestic and international routes in 2019 as well as additional seats from Dallas Ft. Worth to Paris and Madrid. Highlights include a new destination — Kalispell, Montana (FCA) and a return to Halifax, Nova Scotia (YHZ). This comes on the heels of United Airlines Announce Several New SFO International Routes…
United Airlines announced several new additional international routes as well as added service from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in 2019. Highlights include new nonstop year-round service to Toronto, Canada as well as and Melbourne, Australia. United plans to offer seasonal service to New Delhi, as well as a second daily flight between San Francisco and…
Delta has rolled out a new feature on their website, where SkyMiles can now upgrade their tickets using SkyMiles online. It’s not just for First Class or Business Class either – Main Cabin passengers can upgrade to Comfort Plus or First Class. Business travelers may find this useful, if for instance their company only allows…
Delta announced they would be launching new non-stop service between Boston and several new cities including Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Newark-Liberty International (EWR) Washington National Airport (DCA); and Cleveland (CLE) next year. Per Delta, Delta is expanding its Boston Logan International Airport service with new multiple daily nonstop flights to four top markets from Boston: Chicago O’Hare (ORD),…
Update: Deal is dead a season of 1:40pm ET The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek currently is offering all of their suites at regular prices, which if you’re been thinking of staying here, now’s the time to book! To book this, head over to their site and select the “Member Rate Advance Purchase” tab, and you’ll…
Upside Travel is a travel site that can save travelers some money by offering great hotel and airfares at a discounted rate, plus a gift card good for several merchants. If you haven’t tried upside yet, you can earn $100 in gift cards on your first booking of $600 or more, making this a way to save…
It’s December, which means cardholders of the The Platinum Card® from American Express not only receive their monthly $15 in Uber credits, as this month they’ll get a $20 bonus for $35 in Uber Cash. As a reminder, cardholders also get Uber VIP automatically with the Platinum Card from American Express as well as the ability to earn…
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. Delta Air Lines is curently testing Basic Economy award tickets on select routes, which include all flights to/from Charleston, SC (CHS) within the United States and Canada. Additionally,…
Earlier this month, American Airlines rolled out new food-for-sale menu items inspired by fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant Zoës Kitchen. Some of the new items include, a breakfast sandwich on a waffle brioche bun, the Zoës Gruben signature turkey sandwich, a grilled chicken wrap and a hummus dip. These items will be available for purchase on most…
Marriott’s St. Regis Bal Harbor finds itself in the middle of a lawsuit after one resident is suing them due to “a highly nauseating, repulsive, and repugnant odor” pervading his property. The South Florida property has both hotel rooms as well as private residents, and the plaintiff in this lawsuit is one of the of the residential…
Earlier this week we broke the news how Delta Air Lines Testing Basic Economy Award Tickets on Select Routes, however we now learn more about the testing of these fares and where you can find them. The initial test of Basic Economy award tickets is currently being offered on all flights to/from Charleston, SC (CHS) within…
Earlier this year we wrote about Are Delta Basic Economy SkyMiles Award Tickets Coming? and it’s finally starting to be implemented on select routes. Delta has started testing Basic Economy award tickets on select domestic routes, with plans to roll them out on a widespread basis in the coming months. All Standard Basic Economy Rules Will Apply…
Delta has launched their Elevate Your Status promotion again this year, where Medallion members who are short Medallion Qualifying Miles, Segments, or Dollars can purchase them to maintain status. You’ll be able to purchase between 1,000 and 12,500 Medallion Qualification Miles and between 3 and 18 Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs) that will post to their…
Delta announced they’ve rolled out their Pre-Select Meal option to include all international and domestic Delta One routes effective December 6, 2018. With these changes, Delta One business class passengers flying to/from the U.S. and Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America as well as on all long-haul domestic routes where Delta One routes will be able…
Hilton Honors is running a fast track promotion where you can earn Hilton Gold status after just four stays within 90 days for traveler of Travel and Transport, (or anyone who is able to register for the offer). They’ve offered similar promotions in the past, so be sure to register if you’re looking to earn Hilton Gold status. You can…
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. The Platinum Card from American Express has an annal fee of $550, however it does include numerous benefits that far outweigh this price. Depending on your lifestyle…
Last year, Delta Air Lines launched their inaugural A350 service from Detroit (DTW) to Tokyo Nartia (NRT). Since then it’s been expanded on several international routes including one of their four daily flights from Detroit to Amsterdam. However for those looking to fly onboard this aircraft and don’t have any transoceanic flights coming up, you’re in luck…
We shared news of Hyatt & Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) Loyalty Alliance, where World of Hyatt members will be able to earn and redeem World of Hyatt points at participating SLH hotels when members book through Hyatt channels. World of Hyatt and Small Luxury Hotels Loyalty Alliance As a follow-up to the initial announcement,…
While not considered a legacy airline in the United States, Southwest is still one of the largest domestic airlines. With over 155 million passengers flown annually, the airline caters to both the business and leisure crowd. Like most airlines, they have a co-branded credit card which is offered through Chase. As a no frills airline,…
When it comes to choosing a first class seat on Delta Air Lines, there can be several factors that can come into play on what you choose including bulkhead or not, traveling with a companion, however also meal selection. Delta takes meal selection from the front to back on even-numbered flights, and from back to front…