In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out!
The World’s 10 Best (and Worst) Airports
The best and worst airports? The latest attempt at a global ranking comes from AirHelp, which rated 76 of the world’s largest airports.
Uber Changes Course, Adds Tipping Option to App
Uber this week did the unthinkable: The world’s dominant rideshare company reversed its long-held no-tipping policy. Great for drivers; less so for riders.
Amex Adds New Perk to $550 Platinum Rewards Card
American Express has added a new perk to its Platinum travel rewards card: a discount on premium-class international tickets.
From Delta: “Even More Ways to Use Miles”
The latest mileage-redemption options from Delta confirm the airline’s plan to peg the value of its loyalty currency at a paltry 1 cent per mile.
Marriott Imposes New Customer-Unfriendly Cancellation Policy
Marriott’s new cancellation policy shows that the company isn’t afraid to use its market power to put its own interests ahead of its customers’.
U.S. Carriers Fare Badly in Latest Global Airline Survey
In the latest Skytrax survey of the world’s best airlines, the highest-rated U.S. airline only managed to rank 32nd among the top 100.
Ritz-Carlton Reveals Plans to Upgrade the Cruising Experience
Imagine a floating Ritz-Carlton resort. That’s the idea behind the luxe hotel company’s new cruise line, set to launch in 2019.
The End of Virgin America’s Elevate Program – What You Need to Know
On January 1, 2018, Virgin America’s Elevate program will be discontinued, with points transferred to Alaska. Here’s what happens between now and then.
Win a 4-Day Trip to Jamaica for 2 (Don’t Forget the Sunscreen)
Enter to win a four-day trip to Jamaica for two, including air, three nights at Jewel Dunn’s River Resort & Spa in Mammee Bay, meals, and VIP lounge access.
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.
