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Deja Vu: Delta Air Lines has cancelled over 200 flights on Christmas Eve and Christmas as the airline is having massive pilot staffing challenges this week. Delta is being forced to cancel hundreds of flights due to not having enough pilots available. You’ll recall the same thing happened just a few weeks ago for Thanksgiving:…
Hyatt announced its plans to add Park Central San Francisco in 2022 as the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa. The property has changed hands in the past as it was previously known as the Westin San Francisco Market Street until 2015, when it became the Park Central San Francisco. It seems like hotel must of…
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One benefit to the SkyMiles program is the ability to rollover Medallion Qualifying Miles each year. For those who earn more MQMs needed than your qualification level, the excess MQMs rollover to the following year. Delta shared that 2020 Rollover MQMs will begin posting in your account on January 3, 2021, and as a reminder…
No, Delta SkyMiles update for 2021 didn’t get lost in the mail, in fact the airline has taken many steps to make earning status next year easier, plus they a “secret weapon” that neither American nor United offers. For context, American Airlines lowered requirements for next year by 20% and United Airlines has lowered Premier requirements roughly…
Earlier this evening we wrote how Amazing Deal: $478 New York-São Paulo Delta One Business Class, well apparently American Airlines has decided to match these extremely cheap business class fares! I’m not quite sure what to make of this, however If you’d prefer to fly from New York (JFK)-São Paulo on American Airlines in business…
Looking to head from New York to São Paulo next year in business class? Then, now’s the time with flights for $478 between New York (JFK) and São Paulo on Delta Air Lines in Delta One business class for several dates next year. You can search for these cheap flights & book on Orbitz or search Google Flights, they are available primarily…
Southwest Airlines announced its plans to add service to yet two new destinations next year. Santa Barbara and Fresno Yosemite International Airport will be the newest destination for the airline, as well as Southwest’s 12th and 13th destination in California. Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines also grew in California by adding service to Palm Springs International…
The Sarasota Modern is located in Rosemary District of downtown Sarasota and features just 89 guest rooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy category 5 property requiring 35,000 points for a standard free night redemption. As a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum member, thanks to my my Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Challenge earlier in the year, I found myself upgraded to…
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We saw American Airlines announce American Airlines AAdvantage Elite Choice Rewards, as a way to reward Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum flyers who earn the status. It’s likely we’ll see Delta make some temporary additions to Choice Benefits for 2021, such as giving both Platinum and Diamond Medallions for those who qualify. As a result…
American Airlines announced new Elite Choice Rewards for Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum members starting in 2021. Previously Executive Platinum members received four systemwide upgrades, however with these changes there’s now more flexibility in how elite members want to be rewarded. If you are currently an Executive Platinum member and prefer the systemwide upgrades, you…
World of Hyatt members can easily earn 500 bonus points today by opening up the World of Hyatt app and taking part in a 5 minute meditation course! There’s no registration required to do so, and you should see the meditation on the bottom of the main screen. In honor of Hyatt’s third annual Global…
Amazon Discounted Gift Cards Save Up To 20%! Amazon is offering a couple nice deals on discounted third party gift cards right now. Check these out for your holiday spending needs! I love UberEats, it is super convenient! If you still haven’t tried Uber yet, you can still get a credit towards your first ride…
Delta has announced more positive news for travelers in terms of permanent fee waivers. Effective immediately, Delta Air Lines is eliminating change fees on international flights that begin in North America. This news comes weeks after Delta Eliminates Change Fees on Domestic Flights as well as Delta Permanently Eliminates Award Redeposit Fees. Delta’s Flexibility Promise: No…
American Express announced the reopening of its Centurion Lounge at Las Vegas (LAS) starting today. The lounge will have extremely limited hours of operation of 7am-3pm. This news follows American Express Phoenix Centurion Lounge Reopens, American Express Miami Centurion Lounge Reopens, American Express DFW and IAH Centurion Lounges Reopening as well as American Express CLT…
Marriott Bonvoy’s Global Promotion for Q3 was extended through November 10, 2020, which allowed members earn 2,500 bonus points on every stay, with an additional 5,000 bonus points after the third stay. The 2,500 points posted after each stay, however the 5,000 points would be posted up to 6 weeks after the promotion ended. Per the…
American Express is offering a 40% transfer bonus to Hilton Honors now through January 31, 2021. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 2,800 Hilton Honors Points per 1,000 Membership Rewards points. You must be logged into your Membership Rewards account to view this offer. This isn’t the only transfer bonus from American Express right now. They…
American Express is offering a 30% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy now through December 31, 2020. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 1,300 Marriott Bonvoy Points per 1,000 Membership Rewards points. You must be logged into your Membership Rewards account to view this offer. For comparison, just a few months ago, American Express 40% Transfer Bonus to Marriott…
As part of Marriott’s Cyber Monday sale, the hotel company is offering off-peak awards at most Marriott Bonvoy properties from now through February 28, 2021. In order to take part, you must book by December 14, 2020. As a reminder, Marriott offers a fifth night free on all award bookings, so if you’re looking to…