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Last year, we shared how Hyatt announced they’d be acquiring Two Roads Hospitality, which is composed of Joie de Vivre Hotels, Thompson Hotels, Destination Hotels, tommie and Alila Hotels & Resorts. As part of the acquisition, we shared how Thompson Hotels would be the first join the World of Hyatt loyalty program for stays starting March 28,…
Starting September 1, 2019, there will be negative changes coming to The Club airport lounges when it comes to admittance procedures. You’ll now only be able to access the lounge up to 3 hours prior to your scheduled departure time, additionally you can no longer use upon arrival. These changes apply to all of The Club…
Arriving back in the United States after an international trip means clearing customs, which can result in lengthy lines. Even worst if you’re trying to make a connecting flight, as sometimes these lines can be over an hour long. However, one of my favorite things about U.S. customs is arriving back from a preclearance destination.…
The TSA announced that three new airlines would be participating in the TSA Pre-Check program which brings the total airlines to 56. The newest additions include Austrian Airlines, Swoop, PAL Express, VivaAerobus and Interjet. We’ve written Why TSA PreCheck Lines Should be Shorter Now thanks to the “PreCheck is PreCheck Act of 2018”, which would ensure only travelers…
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. Southwest Airlines announced their latest Hawaii Expansion which includes first-ever Southwest service to Lihue Airport (LIH) on Kauai and Hilo International Airport (ITO) on the Island of…
Hotel shuttles are a great amenity that most airport hotels offer, however until now there hasn’t been an easy way to know when the next shuttle is coming. You’d stand outside at the hotel shuttle stop at the airport waiting for your hotel shuttle to show up. If it didn’t come, you might call the…
Following Delta Air Lines to Grow Presence at Tokyo Haneda recent announcement where the airline plans to shift all their flying from Tokyo-Narita to Tokyo-Haneda, United Airlines also makes their own expansion at Tokyo-Haneda. United Airlines will begin new service from Tokyo-Haneda to four of its U.S. hubs beginning March 28, 2020. We’ll see service being…
Earlier this summer, Apple recalled several of their 15 inch MacBook Pro computers that were purchased in Mid 2015. These computers were at risk for having their batteries overheat, which was the cause of the recall. Fast forward two months, now the FAA has announced a ban of the recalled 15 inch MacBook Pro laptops…
When it comes to flights to the United Kingdom, Delta and their joint venture partner Virgin Atlantic offer numerous options across the Atlantic, however Delta continues to grow with even more flights. Highlights include Delta adding a third daily flight between New York’s John F. Kennedy and London Heathrow, which complements Virgin Atlantic’s five flights.…
Southwest Airlines announced their latest Hawaii Expansion which includes first-ever Southwest service to Lihue Airport (LIH) on Kauai and Hilo International Airport (ITO) on the Island of Hawaii. Additionally Southwest will be adding nonstop service from Sacramento to Honolulu, Hawaii starting on January 19, 2020. Per Southwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines announced the carrier will add…
The Le Centre Sheraton Montreal is located in the heart of the city center if you’re looking to explore the downtown area. It’s a Marriott Category 5 property meaning it will cost 35,000 points per night if you’re looking to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points. In terms of renovation, Deluxe and Club Level rooms have been renovated,…
Earlier this year American Express acquired the restaurant reservation company Resy, as they look to add new benefits for their members. Overall, I think this is a great partnership as I could see preferred dining times offered for Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders, bonus Membership Rewards points at Resy restaurants and more. To kick things…
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. American Airlines announced some exciting new routes for next summer as they look to continue their Transatlantic expansion with several new routes. Highlight include starting service to Africa…
American Airlines announced some exciting new routes for next summer as they look to continue their Transatlantic expansion with several new routes. Highlight include starting service to Africa for the first time ever for American when they begin flying to Casablanca, Morocco (CMN), in June. American is also adding new service to Krakow, Poland (KRK), and…
Delta Air Lines will soon become the largest carrier at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, as they shift all their Tokyo flying from Narita over to Haneda next year. For those visiting Tokyo, Haneda is the closer airport of the two to the city center, which is why it’s becoming more preferred to fly into it over…
World of Hyatt has launched their latest promotion, where World of Hyatt members can earn M Life Rewards Tier Credit for their stays now through October 10, 2019. Hyatt had a similar promotion last summer where you could earn M Life Tier Credits at Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Hotels, so I’m glad to see it…
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. If you’re looking to earn a bunch of Hilton Honors points, you’ll want to take a look at three of their cards, which collectively are offering 345,000…
The Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere is the newest of the two full service Hyatt properties in Vienna, with the other being the Park Hyatt Vienna. The property is located just outside the city center in a new business development district which is 20 minutes by foot into town, or just a few stops away on the…
I’ve long been a cardholder of the American Express Platinum Card, however I’ve been debating whether to keep the card or to close it. There’s a lengthy American Express retention offers Flyertalk thread that talks about all sort of retention offers cardholders are getting. I decided to call up American Express’s retention department at 800-452-3945 where…
For those not familiar, CLEAR uses fingerprint and iris I.D. technology to expedite the document check portion of the TSA security process. CLEAR members verify their identity in the dedicated CLEAR lane and then enter either TSA PreCheck or general screening depending on their status, reducing the overall amount of time spent at security. CLEAR has…