Danny Meyer is a restaurateur’s restaurateur. As the founder of both high-end eateries like Grammercy Tavern and the affordable Shake Shack chain of burger joints, he’s one of the country’s most successful and acclaimed food purveyors. So he knows a thing or two about service. Meyer has also been on the leading edge of the…
OneGo’s tagline says it all: “Unlimited Flying on Major Airlines.” That’s right, binge flying for a set price. Like Netflix for air travelers. There are four basic OneGo pricing plans, depending on the geographic coverage of the included flights: West – 35 routes, 14 airports, $1,500 a month Central – 35 routes, 18 airports, $1,950…
Enter the Jamba Juice “Pitaya Paradise” sweepstakes by February 29, 2016, for a chance to win the grand prize: a five-night trip for two to the Aqua Wellness Resort in Nicaragua, including air, hotel, airport transfers, and daily breakfast. There are multiple ways to enter, including liking the sweepstakes Facebook page (three entries), following…
Best Western isn’t known for its generous loyalty-program promotions. The rewards tend to be low value, and the offers have been hobbled by niggling restrictions. The latest promotion is no exception. Offer Details Between February 8 and May 8, Best Western Rewards members can earn a $25 Best Western travel card after two qualifying stays,…
Yesterday’s big travel story was Delta’s announcement that the airline’s CEO, Richard Anderson, will retire on May 2, and be succeeded by Ed Bastian, currently Delta’s president. Anderson’s lasting legacy as Delta’s leader is likely to be a positive one. He successfully oversaw the merging of Delta and Northwest. He pushed the airline to become…
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.”…