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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 has confirmed that we can expect to see service begin to Hawaii before the end of 2018. The four cities in Hawaii which the airline…
Rocketmiles is out with a promotion where you can earn 500-10,000 Membership Rewards (MR) points per night. You must use a U.S. American Express Card enrolled in the Membership Rewards® program at checkout to earn points. If you like booking with Rocketmiles, check this promotion out. Earn Membership Rewards Points With Rocketmiles Examples of Amex…
It’s nice to see Priority Pass expanding the lounges in their program, which means more lounges for The Platinum Card® from American Express (or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express) cardholders like myself to benefit from. Priority Pass has consistently been adding restaurants which is pretty sweet! Most recently, they added RJ ROCKERS FLIGHT ROOM. The latest to…
Picture this, you’ve just boarded your flight, ready to go, boarding door has closed and your aircraft is ready for pushback. The tug hooks up to the plane and pushes the aircraft back at a 90 degree angle. However, Delta Air Lines has changed how they push back their airplanes, and are now pushing them…
Here’s some disturbing news out of New York’s LaGuardia, as we learn that a dead fetus was reportedly found inside the aircraft lavatory in the toilet onboard an American Airlines flight. The fetus was discovered by the cleaning crews, who alerted the law enforcement as a current investigation is underway. American Airlines flight 1942 arrived…
American Express Membership Rewards are earned from a variety of American Express cards, and are a great currency to have since they can be transferred to many hotel and airline partners including Air Canada, Delta, British Airways, JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic, and Hilton to name a few. American Express Adds New Airline Transfer Partner Starting this…
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 Express is out with the new welcome offer on the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express now that the merger date for new Marriott Rewards Changes…
Flying Blue (AirFrance & KLM) offer monthly discounted award flights. Right now, they are offering up to 50% off awards to select destinations. Check out all the options here. Air France 50% Off Awards To Paris THIS MONTH’S PROMO REWARDS Get up to 50% off and go further with your Miles! New Promo reward tickets…
American Express is out with the new welcome offer on the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express  now that the merger date for New Marriott Rewards Changes is here. Let’s take a look at the new benefits and the offer here. Highlights include a free Anniversary night award, 6x Marriott points on SPG and Marriott…
We recently wrote about Uber Adding 3 New Features For Smooth Ride with one of the new features being a guaranteed pick up time. This is great if you have an early morning flight, and need to schedule a Uber ride you can now do so. Additionally, they’re offering a $10 ride credit if for some reason…
Southwest is offering some Rapid Rewards members a chance to earn up to 6,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points. This is a targeted offer, so you have to have received the offer. Or you can try to register here. Easy, Free 6K Southwest Points (targeted) The Deal Register for this offer Opt in to receive Rapid…
It’s nice to see Priority Pass expanding the lounges in their program, which means more lounges for The Platinum Card® from American Express (or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express) cardholders like myself to benefit from. Priority Pass has consistently been adding restaurants which is pretty sweet! Most recently, they added THE FAN ZONE, Indianapolis IN Intl (Concourse B).…
Would You Rather is our newest series, where we ask readers a question, and you can either comment in the section below or on social media with your response. Feel free to weigh in on our other questions: Would You Rather: Flight Attendant Layovers Would You Rather: Window or Aisle Seats Would You Rather: Hotel…
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. United Premier Platinum and Premier 1K members have the ability to earn Regional Premier Upgrades after qualifying for their elite status. Learn how to leverage these upgrades here: United…
It’s nice to see Priority Pass expanding the lounges in their program, which means more lounges for The Platinum Card® from American Express (or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express) cardholders like myself to benefit from. Priority Pass has consistently been adding restaurants which is pretty sweet! Most recently, they added BARNEY’S BEANERY, Los Angeles CA – LAX Intl…
Last month, Uber announced Cool New Safety Features With App they also announced a Partnership With Venmo. Uber is very convenient already and I appreciate all that Uber seems to be doing to make using them even easier. Here are 3 new improvements that they are rolling out to make your experience better: Uber Adding 3 New Features For…
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. Earlier this year, Delta rolled out their pre-select meal program, where Delta One customers traveling to any of Delta’s European destinations, as well as select cities in Asia…
Last October, there was a terrible Las Vegas Shooting that left hundreds injured and killed 58 people.  Now in a startling turn of events, the hotel (Mandalay Bay- MGM) where the shooter stayed is suing more then 1,000 victims of the shooting to avoid liability claims against themselves. This is sure to be an unpopular decision. MGM…
Make a Green Choice allows guests at Sheraton, Westin, Luxury Collection, Le Méridien, St. Regis and W locations and at participating Aloft, Element and Four Points by Sheraton locations to earn bonus points when declining housekeeping service each day. Essentially, you’re offered a $5 USD credit, or depending on the brand up to 500 bonus points per…
Would You Rather is our newest series, where we ask readers a question, and you can either comment in the section below or on social media with your response. Feel free to weigh in on our other questions: Would You Rather: Flight Attendant Layovers Would You Rather: Window or Aisle Seats This Week’s Question: When…