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Delta Air Lines continues to face severe pilot staffing issues, and this 4th of July weekend we’ll likely see hundreds of cancellations due to the holiday weekend. When it comes to US airlines, Delta seems to lead with cancellations these days and this weekend will be no different. Delta has even issued a fare difference…
Southwest Airlines has expanded its schedule through January 4, 2023, and as a result added some new domestic routes. The airline is also adjusting its schedule on several existing routes due to staffing levels. Per expanded its schedule through January 4, 2023, Southwest Airlines Co. extended its flight schedule through Jan. 4, 2023, bringing holiday travel planning…
Delta is having a private concert for SkyMiles members Monday night at Madison Square Garden called Jet Set with the Jonas Brothers. New York City based SkyMiles members were invited to this event and had to redeem 10,000 SkyMiles in order to attend. It appears that there will be 2,000 people in attendance. Delta SkyMiles…
Delta’s newly renovated Sky Club at Nashville International Airport (BNA) has officially opened this week. The 13,500 square foot club has seen a complete renovation, and is nearly 4 times as large as the previous club with seating for up to 275 passengers. The club is located adjacent to Gate B3, and its current hours are…
Hyatt announced plans to open a brand new luxury resort in Cancun. The Grand Hyatt Cancún Beach Resort will open in summer of 2024 and feature 500 guest rooms and suites. The resort will be located within Puerto Cancún which is between downtown Cancún and the Cancún Hotel Zone. Per Hyatt, Situated in the eastern…
Prior to the pandemic, Delta offer SkyMiles Experiences, where you could redeem SkyMiles through this online auction platform that allows you to bid your miles. However in 2020, this site was shutdown and hasn’t been brought back yet. Redemptions included for a vast array of unique events and experiences in entertainment, sports, food & wine,…
The new Capital One Lounge at DFW is located at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Terminal D near Gate 22. All terminals at DFW are connected airside via the Skylink so you can easily access the lounge regardless of airline you’re flying. Hours are daily from 6am – 9pm daily, which covers the majority of…
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas announced last week that they’d be giving employees a one-time $5,000 bonus for their hard work during the pandemic. This would apply to all employees including hourly and management employees in all departments including front desk, housekeeping, food & beverage, and the casino. Per CNN Business, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas…
Last week we shared, New Delta Sky Club Access Policy Changes June 1, 2022, where customers will no only be allowed to enter 3 hours prior to scheduled departure time, and you’ll no longer to use the lounge on arrival (with the exception of Delta One flights). Delta was making these changes as a way…
Delta announced they’ll be making two updates to Sky Club access for fliers starting June 1, 2022. Customers will no only be allowed to enter 3 hours prior to scheduled departure time, and you’ll no longer to use the lounge on arrival (with the exception of Delta One flights). Delta is making these changes as…
Marriott has launched their Free Night Award Top Off program, where Marriott Bonvoy members can add up to 15,000 points to free night awards to use them at higher category properties. This is now live and bookable online, the app, and over the phone. Details of the new Free Night Award Top Off program: We’re…
Delta Air Lines will be adding “Boarding Pay’ for flight attendants effective June 2, 2022. Currently flight attendants aren’t paid for boarding as they only receive their hourly rate from when the boarding door is closed until it reopens, however that’s about to change in a couple months. With the new pay incentive, Delta will…
Hyatt announced plans to open a new Thompson Vienna in 2024, which will mark the company’s third full service property in Vienna. The 148-room hotel will be located on Mariahilferstrasse which is on the outskirts of town. Hyatt is aggressively trying to grow the Thompson brand in Europe with the first Thompson Madrid property set to…
Uber has launched a new promotion for Marriott Bonvoy members, where you can earn 500 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on airport trips now through 4/27. Emails went out to eligible members so be sure to check to see if you’ve received. Offer Details: If you’re on the go this spring, this exclusive offer is for…
Southwest Airlines has extended its schedule through Nov. 5, 2022, and added several new routes this time around. San Diego and San Jose, California see additional frequencies added. Within Hawaii additional frequencies and new routes and we see Cuba service ramping back up. Here’s the full recap of the added service in Southwest’s latest schedule update:…
American Express is offering a 25% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy now through May 31, 2022. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 1,250 Marriott Bonvoy Points per 1,000 Membership Rewards points. You must be logged into your Membership Rewards account to view this offer. However, last year we saw both a American Express 40% Transfer Bonus to…
Delta Air Lines SkyMiles members will now be able to earn status on award travel permanently. The airline let SkyMiles members earn status on award tickets last year and this year, but have announced it will now become a permanent benefit. SkyMiles members who redeem SkyMiles, will earn MQMs, MQDs, and MQSs on award tickets…
Southwest Airlines is offering a 20% discount redeeming Rapid Rewards points for flights for travel between March 29- May 25, 2022. To take advantage, you can head over to Southwest’s site and use code SAVE20NOW. If you already have an existing flight booked, you’ll want to check to see if your flight has dropped in…
Last weekend, I was departing Las Vegas and arrived to the airport just over an hour before my flight. I made it through security with Pre-Check in about 5 minutes, and made it to the Las Vegas Centurion Lounge an hour before my flight. However, I would never actually make it into the lounge. When…
American Express announced their newest Centurion Lounge, which will be planned for Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), to open in 2023. The new Centurion Lounge Atlanta will be located in Concourse E. This will be the the largest in the Centurion Network to date at approximately 26,000 square feet and will feature an array of new…