Hilton announced the conversion of Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek to its first Signia property as Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Signia Hotels are suppose to be premier meeting and event hotels, with two new builds coming in Indianapolis and Atlanta. When it comes to elite benefits, Hilton has made it clear that Hilton Diamond…
American Airlines and World of Hyatt have announced new status challenges for elite members who have linked their World of Hyatt and AAdvantage® accounts. This new offer launches today and you must register by register by September 30, 2021. World of Hyatt Discoverist, Explorist, and Globalist members can enroll in an American Airlines status challenge. Likewise, AAdvantage…
As initially posted by View from the Wing, and live updates from this Flyertalk Thread, Delta Medallion members have and still are experiencing extensive phone wait times due to massive staffing shortage with Delta’s reservations sales teams. It’s not uncommon to call in Delta as a top tier Diamond or Platinum Medallion member and now…
World of Hyatt has announced it’s latest global promotion which will run from July 20 through September 15, 2021. It’s called Bonus Journeys, the same name as Hyatt’s current promotion through June 15th in addition to the one prior. World of Hyatt members can register to start earning triple points on stays of two or more qualifying nights.…
The American Express Platinum Card has officially increased its annual membership fee to $695, up from $550 previously. Its popular Centurion lounges have experienced some severe overcrowding issues, so this fee increase could partially be part due to attracting a more selective crowd. With the increased fee, there are some new benefits to the card including…
The American Express Platinum Card is set to increase its annual fee $145 from up $550 to $695 as of July 1, 2021. The card is expected to offer a refresh of benefits with new statement credits for cardholders. You can view the updated cardholder agreement on the American Express site, with a date of…
Hilton Honors has announced they’ll be slashing breakfast as a benefit for Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond members for 2021. Instead, elite members, will be given a food and beverage credit per day, however depending on how much you value breakfast, you might not come out ahead. Hilton Honors claims this change is only for…
American Express added $100 in statement credits at Saks 5th Avenue a few years back in the form of two $50 credits each year. The first $50 benefit is available for cardholders in the first half of the year meaning you have until June 30 to use. The next $50 will run from July through December. Don’t…
The Ritz-Carlton Turks & Caicos officially opened today marking Marriott’s first resort on the islands. As a Category 8, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to redeem standard rooms from 85,000 points per night. The resort is located 15 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS), and features 147 guest rooms and suites, a Ritz-Carlton club lounge,…
America Express has reopened their latest Centurion Lounge at New York’s LaGuardia (LGA)Â today. The new lounge is located post-security in Terminal B, which is home to American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Air Canada. The newest lounge will be open from 5am-6pm daily with Saturdays closing at 5pm. It’s great to see this lounge…
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Since the pandemic began over a year ago, Delta has slashed meals onboard domestic flights, and starting tomorrow June 15th, we’ll get the first glimpse of a return. Delta One passengers traveling from Boston and New York-JFK to and from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle will see a return of meal service. It appears…
Delta has launched a new promotion for SkyMiles members who are looking to change their flight. With this latest offer, eligible SkyMiles will earn 1,000 bonus miles for making a change either on the Fly Delta app or online now through June 30, 2021. Delta has been having extremely long telephone wait times due to…
Southwest Airlines announced its plans to add service to yet another new destination this year. Syracuse Hancock International Airport will be the newest destination for the airline, as well as Southwest’s 6th destination in New York. Per Southwest, Southwest Airlines Co, Â celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its first flights this month, has extended its bookable…
The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas is a newer hotel in Irving, Texas, adjacent to the Irving Convention Center. The hotel has 250 guest rooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy Category 4 property requiring 25,000 points for a standard free night redemption. Off peak redemptions are 20,000 points and peak nights are 30,000 points…
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World of Hyatt has announced its latest promotion for World of Hyatt Credit Cardmembers. This new offer runs from June 15 through September 15, 2021, where cardmembers will 25% of redeemed points back as Bonus Points ONLY at Hyatt’s independent collection brands. Per Hyatt, World of Hyatt Credit Cardmembers can receive 25% of redeemed points…
American Express is offering a 25% transfer bonus to Hawaiian Airlines now through June 310, 2021. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 1,250 HawaiianMiles per 1,000 Membership Rewards points. You must be logged into your Membership Rewards account to view this offer. Membership Rewards normally transfer to Hawaiian Airlines points at 1:1 ratio, meaning 1,000 Membership Rewards points…
It’s no surprise air travel has started to pick up since the pandemic started with nearly 2 million passengers screened through TSA on Friday. It’s great to see so many people traveling again, however as a result airports are busier than ever. Departing Las Vegas today, I attempted to stop in the Centurion Lounge and was…