Flight Review: Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy LHR-JFK

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Points, Miles, Martinis contributor, Nicky, shares his thoughts from a recent Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy flight from  London Heathrow to New York (JFK). You can also view the outbound review from New York (JFK)- London. Flight Review: Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy LHR-JFK Virgin Atlantic at London-Heathrow uses Terminal 3 and shares check-in desks with their partner, Delta.…

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New Amex Business Platinum Card Members To Get 50% Benefit For 1 Year! Expired

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Last year, Amex introduced a 50% rebate when you redeem Membership Rewards points when going through American Express Travel to book a flight with your selected airline. It’s been reported that on June 1, 2017, the 50% rebate will drop to just 35% which is not great news. EXPIRED  See More Business card offers here. New Amex Business…

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CLEAR Opens LGA Terminal A

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I recently wrote about CLEAR and my experience with it and how it is a Major Deal For Travelers! Starting now, you can use the brand new CLEAR lane in LaGuardia’s Airport terminal A. CLEAR was already available in terminal C & D. CLEAR Opens LGA Terminal A My CLEAR Experience During a recent experience, there was a line around the corner in…

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Southwest No Longer Overbooking Flights, Giant Rabbit Dies on United Plus More

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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. For better or worst, beginning May 8, Southwest Airlines will no longer book flights over capacity as part of their selling process. News Southwest Airlines Will No Longer…

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Hotel Review: The Palace Hotel, San Francisco

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Points, Miles, Martinis contributor, Nicky, shares his thoughts from a recent visit at The Palace Hotel, San Francisco. The Palace Hotel in San Francisco, a part of The Luxury Collection, is one of San Francisco’s historic hotels. It’s a Starwood Category 6 property meaning free night awards start at 20,000 SPG points per night.  If you’re looking…

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Southwest Airlines Will No Longer Overbook Flights

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Following United’s scandal of Dr. Dao being dragged off of a Kentucky-bound United Airlines flight, several airlines have made changes to their overbooking policies. Delta will now offer up to nearly $10,000 for passengers to volunteer their seats for later flights, and United has also followed suit in offering up to $10,000 as well to avoid involuntarily…

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Lounge Review: Mera Business Lounge Cancun (CUN)

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The Mera Business Lounge Cancun (CUN) located in Terminal 3, is easily accessible for all US bound passengers, as the Terminal serves United, Soutwest, Virgin America, Delta, Spirit, Frontier, and American Airlines to name a few. After exiting security head through the Duty Free store and make two rights and you’ll be right there. It’s open daily…

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The Bar Downstairs at Andaz 5th Avenue Spring Mixology

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The Andaz 5th Avenue, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan across from the New York Public Library, is a World of Hyatt Category 6 property meaning free nights start at 25,000 Hyatt points per night. The Bar Downstairs at Andaz 5th Avenue Spring Mixology The hotel’s dining options include the shop, located on the lobby level…

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Man Kicked Off Delta After Bathroom Emergency

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Here we go again, the last couple weeks there have been some pretty bad examples of customer service onboard airlines like the United incident. Now Delta has an episode and it is all caught on video. A man, Kima Hamilton flying from Atlanta to Milwaukee was asked not to use the restroom while the flight was awaiting takeoff. When…

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Hilton New Points Pooling Benefit

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Hilton Honors is offering a great new benefit called points pooling. Basically, pooling allows members to combine points across accounts for free. You can now share up to 500,000 points per year and a Member can receive up to 2 million Points in a calendar year. You can see the link to pool points here after you sign in. Hilton…

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Deal Alert International Fares From $59!

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Looking to go international on the cheap? Check out this sale where you can score fares starting at $59. You have to book today and these fares are valid 8/15 – 11/1 on Southwest. Make sure to use a card that will earn you bonus points on your airline purchase, like the The Platinum Card® from American Express which…

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Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner May Soon Have 3D Printed Parts

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Boeing’s technologically advanced and fuel efficient 787 Dreamliner may soon have 3D printed parts. That’s according to Norsk Titanium, an Oslo-Norway based company that manufacturers titanium products for airplanes. “We are proud to take this historical step with a great aerospace innovator like Boeing,” said Norsk Titanium President & Chief Executive Officer Warren M. Boley, Jr.…

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Hilton’s New Summer Promotion: Earn Double Points

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Hilton HHonors has shared details of their newest promotion, Go More, Get More Promotion which launches on May 1, 2017 and will run through August 31, 2017 where Hilton HHonors can earn double bonus on every stay at 4,900 hotels worldwide. In addition, if you’re a Hilton HHonors Diamond member, you’ll earn triple points on every stay during this time. Hilton’s Go More,…

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Deal Alert: Southwest Airlines Fare Sale from $39

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Southwest Airlines launched a deal with fares from $39 one way (and up) as well as points bookings. You have to book by May 4, 2017 for travel in the U.S. from between May 16, 2017  through June 14, 2017 and August 22, 2017 through November 1, 2017. Many of their routes are on sale, so if you have upcoming travel plans in the next…

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Starwood Save Up To 47% Off Hotels!

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Starwood released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Starwood Save Up To 47% Off Hotels! Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 15% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over the next…

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