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Marriott Rewards Loyalty By Paying You Less — Capital One Shopping Shows Elites Get Smaller Rebates
Capital One Shopping is showing that Bonvoy elites often get smaller rebates than nonmembers and base members booking the same chain. Marriott is willing to pay more to acquire a guest it does not think it already owns, while elite members are treated as captured customers who can be rewarded...
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American Airlines Reassigned Confirmed Business Class Seats To Employee Standbys During Boarding: Here’s How To Avoid It
Here’s a cautionary tale that should make you think twice about when you board your next flight. Checked in, confirmed seat, and still almost left behind on American Airlines… When Confirmed Seats Aren’t Really Confirmed (American Airlines Edition) A traveler recently shared a troubling experience on an American Airlines flight...

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TRIP REPORT: First impressions of Turkish Airlines Sydney to London
I have just flown Turkish Airlines for the first time, as has my husband, but on different flights. My trip was Sydney–Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul–London. His was Bangkok–Istanbul–Prague, and return. Before I do a considered full report on the flights and the trip, I thought it was worth posting about my first...

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Lufthansa Flight Attendants Shocked At New Tax Rules That Hike the Price of ‘Free’ Standby Flights
Flight attendants at the German flag carrier Lufthansa are fighting to overturn a new tax decree that has significantly hiked the price of nearly free or deeply discounted standby flight concessions that form a big benefit for airline employees. For outsiders, these kinds of ‘nonrev’ benefits are seen as a...

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New DHS Secretary Mullin Suggests Customs and Border Protection Should Be Yanked From Major Airports in ‘Sanctuary Cities’
New Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin has suggested that his department could pull Customs and Border Protection officers from major international airports in so-called ‘sanctuary cities’, essentially crippling global air travel into these cities ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June. In an interview with FOX...

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I Flew 13 Hours In Middle Seat 53E: Basic Economy Fare With Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900
I flew as a passenger 13 hours in seat 53E aboard an Airbus A350-900 airplane operated by Delta Air Lines on a Basic Economy fare, which is a middle seat. Considering that the cost to fly round trip between Las Vegas to Taipei with a stop in Seattle was the...

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Park Hyatt St. Kitts Is Beautiful, Relaxed, And A Little Controversial — Why I Keep Going Back
Park Hyatt St. Kitts has one of the best physical settings in Hyatt’s portfolio: huge, low-rise grounds, gorgeous views toward Nevis, excellent pools, strong suites, and a calm that never seems to disappear even when the hotel is nearly full.
Service still does not live up to the Park Hyatt...
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Woman Books Airbnb For Bachelorette Trip To Nashville. Then Something Terrifying Happens. Now She’s Warning People To Choose Hotels Instead
Nashville, Tennessee is one of the most popular bachelorette party destinations in the country. Every year, thousands of women flock to Music City to let it all hang out on Broadway before their big day. Most have a blast. The trip that was supposed to be one last hurrah as...

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Brussels Airlines extends its ice cream partnership with Ralph & Roxy’s in all long haul travel classes
For those of you who love ice cream in flight (says a person who missed out on one on their recent transatlantic adventure), Brussels Airlines is extending its partnership with Ralph & Roxy’s ice cream to offer it across all classes of flight on its long-haul flights. Ralph & Roxy’s...

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Capital One Shopping/Offers: Earn 30%+ cashback or 18X+ miles on MGM Resorts stays & shows
For today only, Capital One Shopping and Capital One Offers are giving boosted rates when booking stays and shows at MGM Resorts locations. The best rates I’ve seen so far are up to 30% cashback via Capital One Shopping and up to 18X miles via Capital One Offers, but it...
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Review: Virgin Australia business class from Brisbane to Sydney
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TRIP REPORT: First impressions of Turkish Airlines Sydney to London
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IHG One Rewards: Earn 3x points for stays in Europe, The Middle East, Asia & Africa
We are in-between global promotions from IHG but that doesn’t stop them from putting out other offers like this flash bonus for stays in Europe, The Middle East, Asia & Africa The 3x points offer Earn 3x One Rewards Points for stays at IHG Hotels & Resorts in Europe, The...

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Qatar Airways Grounds its Entire Airbus A380 Superjumbo Fleet… Where Are They Now?
None of the eight remaining Airbus A380 superjumbos in the Qatar Airways fleet has been airborne since the start of April, and new scheduling data obtained by Simple Flying suggests the airline has plans to fly the double-deck aircraft until June at the earliest. The grounding of Qatar Airways’ largest...

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Marriott Lets Westin LAX Charge A $20 Cash Fee To Redeem Your Points [Roundup]
Marriott allows hotels to impose cash co-pays on award stays, and the Westin LAX is now charging a $20 destination fee even when you redeem points for a free night. It is one of the ugliest differences between Bonvoy and rivals like Hyatt and Hilton, which do not let hotels...

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IHG promo: Earn 3X points in 80+ countries (Book by 4/11/26, stay by 5/22/26)
IHG has launched a flash promo which is awarding 3X points on stays in more than 80 countries worldwide. That means that it’s possible to earn up to 50X points on the stay when also accounting for bonus points earned from status and by paying with an IHG credit card....

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United Airlines Unveils Adidas Sneakers For 100th Anniversary But You Probably Can’t Get A Pair
United Airlines has unveiled a sharp new pair of Adidas sneakers for its 100th anniversary…but good luck getting one. It is also marking its centennial with a collectible vinyl record tied to the song that is inextricably linked to United. And now I’m on a mission… United Airlines Unveils Adidas...

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Marriott Is Finally Ditching Pepsi After 34 Years — Coca-Cola Takes Over Nearly 10,000 Hotels
Marriott is finally ending one of the most quietly annoying things about staying at its hotels: Pepsi. After 34 years, Coca-Cola is taking over across nearly 10,000 properties worldwide, a huge switch that says Marriott thinks guests notice the difference — and that superior economics justify replacing a decades-old global...

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All-Inclusive Experience Now Offered in Las Vegas by Caesars Entertainment.
I am likely heading back to Las Vegas in a couple of weeks; and during my research for the trip, I stumbled upon an all-inclusive package that is now offered in Las Vegas by Caesars Entertainment that is currently in effect through Monday, August 31, 2026.
This all-inclusive package includes...

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Another new Rove Miles transfer partner: Virgin Atlantic/Virgin Red
Rove has been a great addition to the points and miles world over the past year. After launching in 2025 with a number of transfer partners, they’ve since added Lufthansa, Japan Airlines, and SAS. Rove has announced today that they’re adding two (but, in effect, one) new transfer partners: Virgin...

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Delta Increases Checked Bag Fees By $10-50, Blames Higher Fuel Costs
Last week, JetBlue became the first airline in the United States to increase checked bag fees in recent times. This is an area where JetBlue tends to ”lead,” and other airlines to follow. We then saw United match, and now we can add a third airline to that camp.

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Rove Miles Adds Virgin Atlantic And Virgin Red As 1:1 Transfer Partners
I'm rooting for them each time they add something new, because competition benefits all of us even if you don't make bookings through Rove - but I find I do occasionally use their shopping portal (when it offers the best deal) and they offer points for booking hotels that still...

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Newegg: Buy $200 Airbnb gift cards for $185 with promo code SSF5649
Newegg is selling $200 Airbnb gift cards for $185 today, with a limit of two discounted cards. The Deal Buy $200 Airbnb gift cards for $185 from Newegg when using promo code SSF5649. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires April 7, 2026. Limit 2. Quick Thoughts Gift card deals...

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Trump Administration Floats Pulling Customs From Major Airports In Sanctuary Cities, Threatening To Shut Down International Flights
The Trump administration’s new Department of Homeland Security Secretary has floated the idea of pulling customs officers from airports in so-called sanctuary cities, effectively shutting them down to international traffic. While this is simply the latest unserious idea from an unserious person, we cannot simply ignore what the DHS Secretary...

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Delta Pilots Earn Up To $465.13 An Hour — They Want A Fast New Deal Before The Window Closes
Delta pilots are opening contract talks early and pushing for a fast deal even though they already earn as much as $465.13 an hour at the top of the scale, because they know their leverage may not last. Delta is highly profitable now, pilot hiring is resuming, and new aircraft...

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Buy IHG One Rewards Points With 80% Bonus, 0.56 Cents Each: Worth It?
Strategically buying points can be a good value, especially for luxury hotel stays. IHG One Rewards has just launched its latest sale on purchased points. Different members may be targeted for different offers, though it appears that the standard offer isn’t quite as good as the usual best offers, but...






































