If you earn Hilton Honors points as a result of renting vehicles, be aware that that option will no longer be available with four rental car companies in 2017, as the Hilton Honors frequent guest loyalty… Continue Reading
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The Week’s Biggest Stories: Laptop Ban Update + TSA’s Failings + American, Alaska Breakup
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! Airfare Transparency Imperiled by New Legislation Included in the latest… Continue Reading
United Apologizes for Unfriendly Skies, Again
United just can’t seem to catch a break lately. Or maybe it’s less bad luck and more a matter of incompetence and indifference. If you were to judge by recent media coverage of the carrier,… Continue Reading
The Incredible Shrinking Laptop Ban
Remember the laptop ban? Or better still, forget it! Today, Qatar Airways announced it had been approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to allow passengers to resume carrying onboard their… Continue Reading
American, Alaska Airlines Cutting Frequent-Flyer Ties
Not surprisingly, the big news today was Alaska Air’s announcement regarding a partnership change to its Mileage Plan program. Less expected, however, was the nature of that change. Rather than… Continue Reading
TSA Allowed 95% of Banned Items to Clear Security
Just how safe are the skies for air travelers? If you were packing a firearm or a hand grenade or boxcutters as you went through a TSA airport-security checkpoint, you might as well have relaxed: There… Continue Reading
Higher Award Prices Coming to World of Hyatt?
Hyatt has added a new resort to the list of properties available for award stays, and the price for a free night is off the charts. Literally. Not a good sign. For participants in travel-loyalty programs,… Continue Reading
Featured Sweepstakes: 5-Day Trip to Iceland, Including Business-Class Air
Five days in Iceland, including business-class air? Yes, please! Enter the Einstok Beer “Iceland 6-Pack Adventure” sweepstakes by July 31, 2017, for a chance to win the grand prize: a five-day… Continue Reading
The Week’s Biggest Stories: Empty Seats for Sale + Airfare Transparency + Borrow DL Miles + JetBlue Points for Prime
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! Airfare Transparency Imperiled by New Legislation Included in the latest… Continue Reading
United’s New Award Pricing: It Could Be Worse
Got United miles? If so, these upcoming changes to MileagePlus award pricing will affect you — most likely negatively. First, the good news: When the changes take effect on November 1, prices for… Continue Reading