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Congress Warns Airlines: Do Better, or Else
Following several high-profile customer-service breakdowns, the airlines faced intense scrutiny from skeptical lawmakers.
Earn 3,000 JetBlue Points for Joining Amazon Prime
Through May 8, TrueBlue members can earn 3,000 bonus points for signing up for a $99 annual subscription to Amazon Prime.
World’s Largest Airline Will Add Seats, Reduce Legroom
American, the world’s largest airline, plans to add more coach seats to some planes, reducing legroom to as little as 29 inches. Ouch!
Your Vacation Style Depends on Your Age
What’s your vacation style: relaxing by the pool, or morning-to-night activities? A new study suggests your age may provide a clue.
Save 50% on IHG Award Nights in Latin America and the Caribbean
IHG Rewards members can save 50% on award stays at 25 hotels in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Book by May 7, for stays through June 30.
Best Western Stays Earn 1,000 AAdvantage Miles
Through July 2, Best Western Rewards members who opt to earn airline miles for their stays can earn 750 bonus American AAdvantage miles for every qualifying stay.
Stay Twice at Choice Hotels to Earn a Free Night
Between May 11 and July 31, Choice Privileges members can earn 8,000 points after two stays, enough for a free night at more than 1,500 Choice hotels.
United Airlines Has a Plan to Fix Its Public Image
As part of its campaign to regain customers’ trust after a recent P.R. debacle, United today committed to improving the flight experience 10 ways.
Win a Culinary Tour of Oregon Wine Country
Enter this sweepstakes to win a four-day trip to Oregon, including air, hotel, wine dinner, Wine Hopper tour, private vineyard tour and tasting, cheese tasting, gift card.
Somebody has to win this trip, right? Might as well be you.
After 20 years working in the travel industry, and almost that long writing about it, Tim Winship knows a thing or two about travel. Follow him on Twitter @twinship.
This article first appeared on SmarterTravel.com, where Tim is Editor-at-Large.
