After 28 years, the Gold Circle frequent flier loyalty program of Aer Lingus will be closing on Thursday, March 31, 2016; and it will be replaced with the rollout of AerClub, whose earnings by members… Continue Reading
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World’s Seventh Largest Cruise Ship to Sail From Galveston
They say everything is bigger in Texas. And when it comes to the Port of Galveston, they might be correct. The Port of Galveston welcomed Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas. The Liberty of the… Continue Reading
Japan’s Biggest Hotel Chain Coming to the US
If you haven’t heard of APA Hotels before, you aren’t alone. Up until now, the hotel chain existed solely in Japan with 347 properties. The largest Japanese hotel chain kicked off their expansion… Continue Reading
Breaking: Marriott and Starwood to Merge!
Marriott International (MAR) is buying Starwood Hotels (HOT) to create the largest lodging group in the world. Marriott is paying $2 per cash, plus 0.92 shares per Starwood share, valuing the transaction… Continue Reading
Lounge Review: Air France Lounge JFK Terminal 1
The Air France lounge at JFK (terminal 1) was fully renovated and opened in October of 2014. The lounge is located after security and not far from the Air France gates at JFK Terminal 1. Access to the… Continue Reading
Seven Reasons Why Mistake Fares May NOT Be Dying: Part One of Two
“Last week the U.S. Department of Transportation quietly issued a ruling on an issue that had vexed the chasers of mistake fares for the last several months. The practical result… Continue Reading
WINTER SALE – Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel and Spa – $79
One of my favorite short trips from the Boston area is Newport, Rhode Island. It is also a very easy and convenient from the New York area and numerous other east coast locations. I find Newport to be… Continue Reading
Stop Worrying about Revenue-Based Earning of Miles. Start Worrying about Fare-Based Redemptions
By now, you’ve probably heard that American Airlines will be joining Delta and United in giving you redeemable miles based on what you spend and your elite status. Frankly, I’m surprised that… Continue Reading
Cruise Line Loyalty: Celebrity Captain’s Club
Captain’s Club is the loyalty program of Celebrity Cruises, a line with a history of attentive service and fine dining. Now a division of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the company continues its… Continue Reading
Are Mistake Fares Dying?
Last week the U.S. Department of Transportation quietly issued a ruling on an issue that had vexed the chasers of mistake fares for the last several months. The practical result of the ruling is… Continue Reading