Monthly Archives for February 2016.
Got an AAdvantage credit card issued by Citibank or Barclays? Then you may be entitled to book American award flights for fewer miles. Holders of the various AAdvantage-affiliated credit cards can book awards to selected U.S. and Canadian destinations at discounted prices. The discount varies, according to the card type. For the Platinum, World Elite,…
Consolidation is the enemy of competition. That’s an axiom of economic theory. And it’s a truth familiar to any kid who was forced to cut the price of his lemonade when the neighbor opened another lemonade stand across the street. In the post-deregulation chapter of the airline industry’s history, consolidation has been nothing less than…
Icelandair has traditionally hung its hat on two key sales propositions: cheap fares between North America and Europe, and free stopovers in Iceland. Those free stopovers were born of necessity, of course. Routing Europe flights via its Reykjavik hub allowed the airline to efficiently redirect U.S.- and Canada-originating passengers to multiple destinations throughout Europe. While…
For the average flyer, squeezed into a cramped coach-class seat and nickel-and-dimed to distraction, air travel has never been worse. But flush with outsized profits, and under fire for keeping airfares high even as fuel costs have plummeted, the full-service carriers are taking steps to stem the rising tide of anger and frustration. No, the…
Headed Down Under? Delta has announced a new bonus-mile promotion for Australia flights. But it’s not the only option. Offer Details Between February 1 and May 31, SkyMiles members can earn 5 bonus miles per $1 spent when flying Delta or Virgin Australia between Los Angeles and either Sydney or Brisbane, as follows: Diamond elites…
Enter the Williams-Sonoma “Trip to Thailand” sweepstakes by February 18, 2016, for a chance to win the grand prize: a six-night trip for two to Thailand, including air, hotel, a Bangkok tour, cooking classes, and Thai massages. To enter, provide the requested contact information (name, email, etc.) on the sweepstakes landing page and press “Submit.”…
As changes to hotel-program award prices go, the latest for InterContinental’s IHG Rewards are decidedly modest: Prices for award nights at 400 hotels will change by either 5,000 or 10,000 points, half moving up, half moving down. If it were just that 50-50 split, Rewards members might dismiss it as a wash and count their…