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Delta has announced they’ll be extending its seating capacity for passengers in all cabins including Main Cabin, Comfort +, First Class, and Delta One onboard both mainline and connection carriers through September 30th. Delta previously was blocking middle seats on all flights through June 30th, so this latest announcement extends for an additional three months.…
Las Vegas is allowed to reopen on June 4, 2020, with many resorts planning their reopening. We shared that Bellagio, New York-New York, and MGM Grand, The Cosmopolitan, Wynn/Encore, Caesars Palace, and Venetian all will be open starting this Thursday. Last month it was announced that MGM Resorts Offering Free Parking Upon Reopening with most hotels on the strip…
American Airlines has announced their latest Buy Miles promotion, where you can earn up to 120,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles through June 30, 2020. American Airlines constantly offers promotions when purchasing miles, so I’m not the least surprised to see another one being offered. With this new offer if you wanted to buy 200,000 American AAdvantage…
Southwest Airlines has released their latest schedule which runs through January 4, 2021, and to say the airline is optimistic about a recovery from the impact of COVID-19 is an understatement. The latest schedule which includes flights for November and December of this year is only reduced less than 2% from last year. The largest…
Delta Air Lines has drastically reduced their flying schedule due to the COVD-19 pandemic, however the question is the airline too slow in adding back flights? Keep in mind Delta’s current revised flight schedule is accurate through July 31, 2020, so anything further out has yet to be adjusted. Delta shared they’re capping seating at…
MGM Resorts announced they’ll be reopening Bellagio Las Vegas;New York-New York Hotel and Casino; and MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on June 4th as the first resorts they open. Additional hotels and amenities will open in the coming months based on demand, the company says. Here’s a glimpse at what guests can expect: Bellagio Bellagio’s Conservatory will…
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta has taken steps to create extra space onboard their flights. Delta is currently blocking middle seats and select aisle/window seats in all cabins in addition to reducing the total number of passengers per flight to between 50% and 60% of capacity depending on aircraft type. These changes are…
Marriott has extended a popular promotion where new Marriott Bonvoy members can earn a free night award (worth up to 25,000 points) after two paid stays at any Marriott hotels now through 9/28/2020. As a reminder, this is only for new members so if you already have an account you wouldn’t be eligible, however if…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended the suspension of Trusted Traveler Program enrollment centers, meaning if you’re looking to sign-up for Global Entry, you’re gonna have to wait even longer. The latest extension runs until July 6, 2020, with the possibility of a further extension. There’s one exception to getting approved earlier if you…
We shared how Delta Suspends Automatic Complimentary Medallion Upgrades, however it seems like Delta is not only suspending First Class upgrades, but they’re not allowing Platinum or Diamond Medallions to select Comfort + seats at booking, as previously allowed. This is due to COVID-19, with Delta reducing the capacity onboard all their flights to 50%…
Southwest Airlines is slowing adding back amenities that they’ve slashed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the first being canned water and a snack mix onboard all flights over 250 miles. Presently, the airline isn’t offering any sort of service onboard. Limited snack and beverage service on flights over 250 miles beginning May 22 Starting…
The Times Square EDITION will be ceasing operations effective August 13, 2020 and will be permanently closing. Several factors went into this decision including the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the hotel to close. The is the brand’s second EDITION location in New York City and we’ve confirmed that the original New York EDITION near Madison Square Park will…
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As Las Vegas resorts start gearing up to reopen, MGM Resorts announced we can expect to see free parking at all their resorts upon reopening. For contrast, Wynn/Encore and Venetian/Palazzo have long offered free parking, so it’s great to see MGM Resorts make this change, and one that we hope becomes permanent. When MGM Resorts…
Southwest Airlines announced they’ll be offering double Rapid Reward points on all flights through August 31, 2020. Be sure to register for this offer prior to purchasing your flights. I suspect we’ll see most airlines start to offer similar promotions in the coming months as travel starts to return. Southwest Airlines recent announced A-List, A-List Preferred…
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United Airlines has announced a new Voluntary Separation Program (VSP2) that’s open to all Management & Administrative (M&A) employees in the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, United Airlines will permanently need to shrink their staffing by 30% come October, so has started offering voluntary separation packages. If the airline…
Delta Air Lines announced they’ll be retiring their entire Boeing 777 fleet the end of the year. Due to COVID-19, we can expect all 18 Boeing 777 aircraft used primarily on longhaul international routes to be retired. This news comes after Delta’s earlier announcement to retire MD-88, MD-90 fleets in June, which reduces Delta’s mainline fleet…
Uber has announced that they’ll requiring face coverings for all passengers and drivers effective May 18, 2020. This new policy applies to all markets in which they operate, and doesn’t have an end date in place. Additionally, Uber will be making another change that won’t allow any passengers to sit in the front seat, instead…
American Airlines has launched a new promotion where American AAdvantage members can earn bonus miles on new bookings. You’ll earn 500 bonus miles for each booking you make by May 18th for travel between July 1- December 31, 2020. To sign up, head over to American’s promotion page, which will require you first to login…