A few months ago, Marriott announced that Gold and Platinum elite members would receive free Internet at hotels in the 48 contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada beginning in May. Marriott is now expanding… Continue Reading

Concierges at InterContinental hotels in New York, Atlanta, London and Hong Kong will soon be armed with Apple iPad computers to assist guests who would like information about local activities and restaurants… Continue Reading

Grativis.com is a new mileage manager Web site you can check out in its beta stage. Currently, 27 airlines are supported, including the major U.S. airlines: Continental Airlines, United Airlnes, US Airways,… Continue Reading

More airlines are allowing passengers to choose electronic boarding passes instead of paper. Travelers on United Airlines can now check-in with their mobile device. At select airports you can have an… Continue Reading

TripIt has announced a couple of new features that may make the travel planning Web site more useful to you. You can join the new TripIt Groups to make it easier to share your travel plans and coordinate… Continue Reading

Over 4,500 members of FlyerTalk.com responded when asked, “How often do you check your frequent flyer program balances online?” The majority of respondents, 40 percent, said they check their… Continue Reading

Who says it’s hard to redeem miles for flights? Aeroplan.com has introduced a scrolling banner that lists the first names of Aeroplan members who are traveling on award tickets and their destinations… Continue Reading

While Starwood Preferred Guest elite members can access free Internet in the Club lounge, the program is now offering complimentary in-room Internet to its most frequent guests. As of March 1, 2010, Platinum… Continue Reading

Not long after Starwood Preferred Guest announced free Internet access for their Platinum status members, Marriott Rewards also announced free Internet access for elite members. Starting May 7, 2010,… Continue Reading

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched electronic boarding passes for travelers flying from Anchorage, Boise, Denver, Fairbanks, Las Vegas, Portland, Seattle, San Jose and Spokane. The airlines… Continue Reading