Marriott announced some pretty significant changes that will unify Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest come August, 2018. We have an in-depth guide about all the changes, what the implications might be, and any potential opportunities to take advantage in the interim. Buy SPG Points for 35% Off For now though, the different…
Marriott completed their buyout of SPG back in September 2016, and the company has been working to integrate the different loyalty programs. With 6,500+ hotels across 29 brands in over 120 countries and territories, Marriott is now larger than ever. As many of you know, Marriott today held an event to announce changes to the…
Marriott completed their buyout of SPG back in September 2016, and the company has been working to integrate the different loyalty programs. With 6,500+ hotels across 29 brands in over 120 countries and territories, Marriott is now larger than ever. As many of you know, Marriott today held an event to announce changes to the…
American Express has been on a roll with new Centurion Lounges, and has just announced its 11th location, Denver, a few days ago. But it would appear that they are not stopping any time soon. According to Brian Sumers, a reported for Skift, American Express is in talks with Los Angeles World Airports, presumably for a…
We are all in this hobby to get free flights and hotel stays. But sometimes things come up that make us need to change our plans. While hotels usually allow you to cancel within a few days before your reservation without penalty, airlines in general have very different policies. With the exception of Southwest, almost…
I’ve held the Barclay’s American Aviator Red card for a few years now. As I was grandfathered in on an old policy which gives 10,000 bonus miles each year upon paying the $89 annual fee, this is likely a card I’ll keep forever as long as the bonus keeps showing up. The fact that you…
Havana. Even before the Camila Cabello song came out last fall that put it in the forefront of our minds, the city has held a bit of a mystic caché to Americans. This is certainly partially due to its inaccessibility, as we often want what we can’t have. As previously mentioned, there were no commercial…
A few months ago I wrote about Club LifeMiles, LifeMiles’ new offering in buying miles, which runs on a subscription model. You pay a monthly price, and get a certain number of miles in return. There are also tiered bonuses that are rewarded every year; you can basically get up to a 33% bonus if…
Earlier this year, I reported that the InterContinental Hong Kong will be undergoing a major renovation soon. The project is estimated to take 12 – 16 months; other than Yan Toh Heen, the 2-Michelin star Cantonese restaurant, the hotel will basically be closed for reservations and other functions. I think the hotel is sorely in…
A pilot for a major airline captured video of his Lyft driver dropping him in a random parking lot after realizing that he would only make $6 on the trip. The pilot recorded the exchange with the driver on his iPhone. “I’ve done nothing wrong and you are kicking me out of the car?” “I…
