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Southwest Airlines Chicago (O’Hare) and Colorado Springs Routes

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Following, Southwest Airlines Plans to Serve Chicago (O’Hare) and Houston (Bush Intercontinental) earlier this month, we now hear more details about Southwest plans at Chicago O’Hare including routes and an official launch date. Southwest also shares the same information for another new destination: Colorado Springs. Both of these additions are a direct result of increased result…

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Hilton Honors Lowers 2021 Elite Qualification by 50%

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Following Hiltons earlier announcement of Hilton Honors 2020 Status Extension for All Members for Silver, Gold, and Diamond members through March 31, 2022, Hilton has now announced they’re reducing 2021 Elite Qualification requirements for all Hilton Honors members by 50%. Additional changes include points expiration has been pushed up until December 31, 2021, milestone bonus…

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American Express Miami Centurion Lounge Reopens Today

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American Express announced the reopening of its Centurion Lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA) starting today. The lounge will have modified hours of operation of 7am-7pm. This news follows American Express DFW and IAH Centurion Lounges Reopening as well as American Express CLT and SFO Centurion Lounges Reopened plus the grand opening of the American Express…

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Delta’s Latest Status Match Promotion

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Now through October 31, 2020, Delta Air Lines is offering its most generous Medallion Status Match and Challenge, where you’ll receive a higher tier level of status than you’re matching from including up to Diamond Medallion status. If you hold elite status on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest Airlines or United Airlines then you’re…

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Southwest Airlines Announces Three More Destinations

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Southwest Airlines announced its plans to add service to two new cities early next year. The airline will be adding service to Colorado Springs, Colorado, Savannah, Georgia, as well as returning to Jackson, Mississippi. Colorado Springs has previously been announced by the airline, however Savannah and Jackson are both brand new. Southwest used to serve Jackson, Mississippi…

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Southwest Airlines Status Match Details

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Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards continues to offer a Status Match and Challenge for those looking to receive A-List status on the airline. You can head over to their status match site, where you’ll then be able to email the airline a screenshot of current elite status with a U.S. based carrier. If successful, you’ll receive Southwest…

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American Express DFW and IAH Centurion Lounges Reopening

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American Express will reopen its two of its Centurion Lounges for eligible cardholders. Houston Intercontinental has now reopened and Dallas Fort Worth will be opening on Wednesday, October 21st. This news follows American Express CLT and SFO Centurion Lounges Reopened as well as the grand opening of the American Express Centurion Lounge New York (JFK). It’s exciting to…

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How Marriott Bonvoy Could Enrich 2021 Elite Benefits

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Marriott Bonvoy has several tiers of status levels ranging from Silver Elite to Ambassador Elite status. The coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted travel all across the world, and we’ve already seen airlines make improvements to program benefits as well as lower elite status qualifications, however now it’s time for hotels to make changes for next…

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Hotel Review: Ventana Big Sur

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The Ventana Big Sur is an Alila Resort, one of the newer Hyatt brands as part of the Hyatt’s acquisition of Two Roads Hospitality last year. What’s unique about this property is its an all inclusive resort, meaning all meals and non-alcoholic beverages are included with your stay. The resort is a World of Hyatt Category 7…

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United Airlines Announces New Caribbean and Mexico Routes

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United Airlines announced today eight new routes as well as increasing service to 19 destinations in the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico, as the airline starts to rebuild its international routes, after slashing flights due to the coronavirus pandemic. With a huge decline in business travel, the airline is forced to focus on leisure travel,…

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Extended: Earn 2,500 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points Per Stay

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Marriott Bonvoy has extended its Global Promotion for Q3 which is now valid on stays between August 13, 2020, and November 10, 2020. With this promotion, you’ll earn 2,500 bonus points on every stay, with an additional 5,000 bonus points after the third stay. Promotion details of Marriott’s Q3 Global Promotion Register now, then earn…

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American Airlines Lowers 2021 Elite Status Requirements

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American Airlines announced they’ll be lowering 2021 elite qualification requirements. The reduction applies for Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum status. Additionally, al elite qualifying flight activity flown in the fourth quarter of 2020 toward a member’s 2021 qualifications. For contrast, Delta Air Lines is carrying over all Medallion Qualification Miles earned in 2020…

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Amazon Bose QuietComfort 35 Headphones Deal

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Amazon Bose QuietComfort 35 Headphones Deal If you need new headphones, this is a great deal from Amazon! Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Noise-Cancelling, with Alexa voice control – Black Related Amazon $25 Credit When Add Debit Card (targeted) Free $5 Amazon With First Time Hilton Honors Sign Up Amazon $10 Off With…

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