Ouch. On Monday morning, Alaska Airlines (ALK) announced that it is buying Virgin America (VA) for $2.6b, or $57 per share. That price represents a 90% premium to the price just a few weeks ago,… Continue Reading
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New FTU Advanced Event Announced With Manufactured Spend Bootcamp Included!
Many programs have recently raised the levels required for redemptions, leaving loyalty program members grasping at straws or far away from their goals. A full day intensive manufactured spend bootcamp… Continue Reading
Royal Caribbean Increases Gratuities Again
Cruise gratuities are going up at Royal Caribbean. This change follows an earlier increase in June 2015. According to the company, “Effective on cruises departing on or after May 1, 2016, Royal… Continue Reading
Earn Up to 75,000 Bonus Gold Passport Points: Registration Now Open
Through Thursday, June 30, 2016, you can earn up to 75,000 bonus Gold Passport points during the Stay More Play More promotion from Hyatt; and you can earn as few as 5,000 bonus Gold Passport points after… Continue Reading
Save Up to 40 Percent Off Room Rates During Hilton Asia Pacific Flash Sale
You can save up to 40 percent off of room rates — plus receive access to the Internet via free Wi-Fi — at most hotel and resort properties in the Hilton Worldwide portfolio across the Asia Pacific region for… Continue Reading
No More Free Travel Using SkyMiles From Delta Air Lines in the Future?
“‘We want people to be able to use those miles not to fly for free but to control your experience,’ says Glen Hauenstein, Delta’s incoming president and architect of the airline’s revenue plans. To do… Continue Reading
Royal Caribbean Drops Plans for Free Internet on Majesty
Royal Caribbean has dropped plans to offer complimentary internet for guests sailing on the soon to be refurbished Majesty of the Seas. Majesty, one of Royal Caribbean’s oldest but well-loved ships… Continue Reading
Updated Zika Virus Guidance and Information Issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Updated guidance, information and recommendations pertaining to the prevention of transmission of the Zika virus were issued earlier today in this official press release from the Centers for Disease Control… Continue Reading
Last Chance to Vote in the 2016 Freddie Awards
If you have not yet voted for your favorite frequent travel loyalty programs in the 2016 Freddie Awards, time is running out, as voting ends on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. The actual ceremony of the Freddie… Continue Reading
Is Virgin America for Sale?
This morning, Virgin America’s stock soared on a report that it may be for sale. According to Bloomberg News, the company has hired bankers to examine alternatives after having been approached about… Continue Reading