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If you’re looking to earn Marriott elite status, one of the lesser known ways is through holding events at Marriott properties. Marriott Bonvoy members earn 10 elite night credits per year on their first meeting, and then an additional night credit for every 20 room nights. However, starting next year, Marriott will no longer be…
The Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center opened this week, which is Hyatt’s first full service property in Portland, Oregon, making it a welcome addition for World of Hyatt members. The property is currently a World of Hyatt Category 3 property, with free night award starting at 12,000 World of Hyatt points per night.…
The TSA announced two new airlines would be participating in the TSA Pre-Check program which brings the total airlines to 73. The newest additions include Alitalia Airlines and Qantas Airways. We’ve written Why TSA PreCheck Lines Should be Shorter Now thanks to the “PreCheck is PreCheck Act of 2018â€, which would ensure only travelers who are members of…
Hilton Honors has launched their latest promotion called Points Unlimited, where you’ll be able to earn 2,000 points on every stay. Additionally, you’ll earn 10,000 extra points every 10 nights, with no limit to the number of points you can earn with this offer for stays January 6 – May 3, 2020. Be sure to register…
Delta announced they’ll be expanding service in three of their Mountain West cities that they currently serve. Boise, Idaho; Bozeman, Montana; and Spokane, Washington will all be receiving new routes starting this summer. In addition, we see additional routes being added on existing service on several routes to/from Salt Lake City as well as to/from Los Angeles, as…
The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs located in the Coachella Valley and features 244 guest rooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy category 7 property requiring 60,000 points for a free night redemption. As a Marriott Gold Bonvoy member, thanks to my status from my American Express Platinum Card, I was upgraded from a Deluxe Resort…
Southwest Airlines announced their latest flight schedule which runs through August 10, 2020. Exciting new routes include new service from several of their hubs including Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, as well as from Nashville. On the international front, we see Southwest Airlines adding Saturday only service Houston to Nassau service starting in June. Per Southwest Airlines,…
American Airlines has announced their latest Buy Miles promotion, which is running now through January 5, 2020, where you can earn up to 105,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles. 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…
As we’re approaching the end of the year, we start looking at our airline and hotel elite status milestones for the year, and where we are going to finish up. One program I wanted to look at closely was Marriott, and the benefits of going from Marriott Platinum Elite to Titanium Elite, and whether or…
Here’s something you don’t expect to happen when you take a flight — getting stung by a scorpion. Earlier this week, an United Airlines passenger flying from San Francisco to Atlanta was stung by the arachnida. Per TMZ, A rep from United responded to the claim, saying, “After learning that one of our customers on…
Delta has announced the latest update in their Fly Delta App, where Medallions will now be able to have more control in Comfort+ upgrade preferences for each trip. The new preferences only apply when you’re traveling alone and apply to Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Medallions confirmed in the Main Cabin at time of check-in.…
World of Hyatt announced the newest MLife Las Vegas property, NoMad Las Vegas, will now be included in World of Hyatt’s reciprocal privileges including the ability of earning and redeeming World of Hyatt points. NoMad Las Vegas has 293 guest rooms and suites, situated on the top four floors of Park MGM, each with a…
Hyatt has announced they’ll be making some big changes to their World of Hyatt program when it comes to redemptions. Starting in March 2020, World of Hyatt will be moving adding peak and off-peak awards to all their awards in addition to the current standard pricing. Introducing Off-peak and Peak Point Redemption Starting in March…
Hyatt announced they’re expanding their luxury portfolio as they plan to add 20 new hotels across their luxury brands including Alila, Andaz, Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt, The Unbound Collection, and Miraval. Hyatt’s recent acquisition of Two Roads Hospitality allowed them to add several new brands under the portfolio, so I’m excited to see Alila continue…
It’s December, which means cardholders of the The Platinum Card® from American Express not only receive their monthly $15 in Uber credits, as this month they’ll get a $20 bonus for $35 in Uber Cash. How to use your Amex Benefit After adding your destination, tap on your payment method Select Uber Cash If you’re using ride…
Airport lounge access for American Express Platinum Cardholders is on the top benefits of the Platinum Card from American Express. Lounge privileges include American Express Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass Lounges, Delta SkyClubs, and more. In addition to lounge access, Amex Platinum benefits are numerous ranging from elite status, airline fee credits, uber credits and more. The American Express…
Mileage runs are a great way to earn extra elite qualifying miles for airline elite status, especially at the end of the calendar year if you find yourself short on miles. There’s a couple ways to go about on how to find a good mileage run deal, so below is a rundown on the options…
It may only be November, however for those in the Northeast specifically the NYC and surrounding areas, expect to see possible snow on Sunday into Monday. Due to the forecasted weather, several airlines have issued weather waivers allowing you to change or cancel your flight without penalty. Here is what you can do if you…
Similar to last year, Cheesecake Factory is offering a holiday gift card promotion from November 29, 2019 – December 2, 2019, where every $25 gift card purchased either their website or in restaurants, you will receive two free slices of Cheesecake, each redeemable for a complimentary slice of cheesecake from January 1, 2020 through March…
American Airlines has announced their latest Buy Miles promotion, which is running now through November 28, 2019, where you can earn up to 120,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles. 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…