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How do companies deal with P.R. nightmares of their own making? United’s forcible ejection of a paying passenger from flight UA3411 earlier this month is a textbook example — a perfect storm of… Continue Reading
Hilton loyalists may find this newly announced promotion for summer stays to be just enough to keep them from taking their business elsewhere. But for those whose loyalty lies elsewhere, or who are brand-agnostic,… Continue Reading
Points pooling would seem to be a no-brainer for loyalty programs engaged in fomenting, well, loyalty. Nevertheless, it’s rarer than hens’ teeth. Earlier this year, when Hilton renamed its… Continue Reading
Is there any reason to think that travelers are increasingly satisfied with U.S. airlines? The answer is “Yes!” according to the results of the latest edition of the American Customer Satisfaction… Continue Reading
The laptop ban story has been mostly upstaged in recent weeks by the shocking passenger-bashing incidents at American and United. But that may be about to change. The Guardian is reporting that… Continue Reading
If you’re an online shopper and a collector of American AAdvantage miles, you’ll want to check out the latest limited-time shopping bonus from AAdvantage. Offer Details Through April 30, members… Continue Reading
Hard on the heels of its latest PointBreaks discounts for award bookings, InterContinental Hotels Group today launched its limited-time Sunshine Sale. Offer Details Through Friday, April 28, InterContinental… Continue Reading
Palm Springs, anyone? Better still: A free trip to Palm Springs, anyone? Enter the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism “Dream Vacation” sweepstakes by June 30, 2017, for a chance to win the grand… Continue Reading
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! Is Tipping Coming to Uber? Love the no-tipping feature of Uber? Enjoy… Continue Reading
Got IHG Rewards points? PointBreaks stays offer the best return-on-investment when redeeming them. IHG Rewards Club, the loyalty program of the InterContinental Hotels Group, today released its latest… Continue Reading
