Since the rideshare service’s beginning, Uber has featured its drivers as a key element in its self-promotion. From the company’s website: What makes the Uber experience truly great are the people behind the wheel. They are mothers and fathers. Students and teachers. Veterans. Neighbors. Friends. Our partners drive their own cars—on their own schedule—in cities…
Airlines for America, the trade group representing the interests of U.S. airlines, is predicting that 15.6 million travelers will fly during the Labor Day weekend (Wednesday, August 31 – Tuesday, September 6). That’s a 4 percent increase over last year’s 15 million Labor Day flyers. According to A4A: “U.S. airlines are well positioned to meet…
The recent computer meltdowns at Southwest and Delta, two of the country’s most efficient and financially sound carriers, resulted in thousands of cancelled and delayed flights, disrupting the lives of hundreds of thousands of travelers. And they were just the latest incidents in what has come to seem like a systemic problem. Why? And what…
Air Koryo claims for itself the distinction of being the “unique national flag carrier in DPR Korea,” by which it presumably means to say it’s North Korea’s only flag carrier. But it may also be unique in at least one other respect. Related: The Best U.S. Mileage Program, and the Worst Where other airlines prohibit…
The best frequent-traveler program? If you read this column regularly, you already know the answer: It’s the program that delivers the most rewards (free flights, elite perks), given your individual travel and consumption patterns. Some programs boast more earning opportunities; others are more robust on the rewards side. Some programs stand out for their award-seat…
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…