Monthly Archives for August 2016.
Hard on the heels of its sale on domestic award flights, United is discounting award travel to Asia as well. Offer Details Through August 22, MileagePlus members can save 25 percent when booking coach-class awards for roundtrip travel to Asia between August 29, 2016, and April 30, 2017, as follows: Flights between the U.S. and…
Enter the Visit St. Pete Clearwater “Get Amped Getaway” sweepstakes by September 8, 2016, for a chance to win the grand prize: a five-day trip for four people to St. Pete, Florida, including four nights at the Loews Don CeSar Resort, a $250 resort credit, first-class air, $500 gift card, and private car hire. Related:…
Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week. If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. Putting a Price Tag on…
IHG Rewards members can make their points go farther when redeeming for award stays at 20 hotels in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Award nights at the participating hotels can be booked for 50 percent fewer points between August 15 and August 28, for stays between September 1 and October 30. Related: Are You…
It’s been nine years since Virgin America launched what has become one of the country’s best-loved airlines. With the pending acquisition by Alaska Airlines, Virgin probably won’t be around to celebrate its tenth anniversary. But for its ninth and likely its last birthday, Virgin America is giving away bonus points as party favors. Offer Details…
Earlier this year, Starbucks made a move that will be all too familiar to travelers: The company converted its loyalty program to a spend-based scheme, rewarding members according to the amount of their purchases rather than the number of their visits. As was the case with similar conversions by Delta and United, the change meant…
Got United miles? If so, this newly announced sale on award flights means those miles will be worth more for many flights. Offer Details Between August 9 and August 23, MileagePlus members can save 20 percent when booking coach-class awards for roundtrip travel within the U.S. and Canada between August 23 and December 15, as…
In just the past month, there have been two major airline service disruptions, inconveniencing hundreds of thousands of travelers. On July 20, Southwest delayed or cancelled more than 2,000 flights due to a technology outage. And earlier this week, Delta’s computers crashed, resulting in thousands more flight delays and cancellations over a three-day period. While…
Nobody wants to be “that guy.” You know, the hotel guest whose behavior is an outsize irritant to those around him (or her). Now, thanks to Expedia’s just-released Hotel Etiquette Study, we know exactly what sorts of travelers are most likely to earn “that guy” status. Related: Hey Big Spender, Redeem Those Travel-Rewards Points Now!…
Earlier this summer, Delta became the first and only U.S. carrier to offer all inflight entertainment for free. It’s still the first, but no longer the only. Related: Hey Big Spender, Redeem Those Travel-Rewards Points Now! Beginning this month, American Airlines coach customers will be able to distract themselves with free premium TV shows (think…
For many years, my number-one recommendation to mileage-earners has remained the same: Redeem your miles sooner rather than later. Hoarding miles, whether it’s in anticipation of the “trip of a lifetime” or through laziness, is a sucker’s bet. The history of travel-loyalty programs is one of constant devaluation. A mile earned today is worth less…