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Things are looking up for members of hotel loyalty programs. Or, rather, they’re looking up for members of some hotel loyalty programs. After a string of uninspired and uninspiring double-points… Continue Reading
Any golfer worth his spikes and gimme’s has dreamed of playing the links in Scotland, where it all began. Here’s how to do it for free. Enter the VisitScotland “Epic Scotland”… Continue Reading
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! The Laptop Ban: Expand It or Banish It? The laptop ban may be at a tipping… Continue Reading
This week, IdeaWorks released the eighth edition of its annual Reward Seat Availability Survey. The survey sets for itself the goal of answering one simple question: “How easy is redemption for the basic… Continue Reading
Summertime. The livin’ may be easy, but the flyin’ ain’t. Airlines for America, the trade group representing the interests of most U.S. airlines, today released its forecast for summer… Continue Reading
Good news for those opposed to the ban on in-cabin laptops: The BBC and other sources are reporting that it will not be extended to include additional flights from Europe to the U.S. The current ban applies… Continue Reading
Effective today, members of Delta’s SkyMiles program can earn one mile for every $1 spent on Lyft rides. In addition, through August 31, Lyft customers can earn three miles per $1 on rides to or… Continue Reading
If you’re an elite member of American’s AAdvantage program, you’re probably pretty conversant with American’s upgrade rules. Forget ’em. This weekend, American Airlines’… Continue Reading
In the last round of systemwide hotel promotions, between January 16 and April 15, members of the programs of Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, and Starwood were all offered the same bonus: a rather modest double… Continue Reading
An Alaska cruise, anyone? Better still: A free Alaska cruise, anyone? Enter the Seabourn “Ultimate Alaska Cruise for Two” sweepstakes by May 31, 2017, for a chance to win the grand prize:… Continue Reading
