We have your weekly travel news in 15 minutes or less! This week, Shawn Coomer is back in the co-pilot seat with host Ed Pizza. Shawn is the host of the Miles to Memories podcast. Up this week is the perfect last-minute flight booking, a hotel room that earns you lifetime status with just one weeklong stay and some crazy statistics about Marriott’s new loyalty program. We also discuss the new Norwegian Air credit card and the biggest sign-up bonus ever for the United Explorer Card. Links: Finally!! How […]
The Marriott Statistic I Just Can’t Wrap My Arms Around
There’s a statistic in Marriott’s quarterly earnings that I just can’t believe.
Monthly Airplane Wi-Fi Reliability Report Card: September 2019
September is the 9th month I’ve been tracking my wi-fi reliability across all flights and airlines I’ve flown. United continues to lead the pack as the worst among them.
Making The Connection: The Argument For Being There
I sat my daughter down with her mother recently to show both of them a video. I told my daughter, “You might be bored for part of this, but give me 13 minutes.” As a parent of a teenager and one younger child, patience is something that can be in short supply. But, she’s generally a good kid. So, she stuck out the 13 minutes. I first met Maya Leibman 6 or 7 years ago at an industry event. I had been assigned to make sure that she got from […]
What Do You Think Of Yesterday’s Crazy Award Deal To New Zealand?
Crazy or just crazy like a fox? What do you think about people who jumped on the deal of the year last night, 10,000 mile round-trip flights to New Zealand.
WOW! 10,000 Mile Round-Trip Flights To New Zealand
Run, don’t walk! This deal won’t last long. 10,000 mile round-trip flights to New Zealand.
17 Things I Learned At United Airlines Media Day
It was a whirlwind day of information. New flights to London, the Bahamas and Vail Colorado were just a bit of what we learned. Larger overhead bins, 3D interior images and tech to help you make that tight connection are just some of the highlights from United Airlines Media Day.
Business Travelers Will Love This: Sneak Peek Inside The New United CRJ-550
Check out a sneak peek on a plane configuration that business travelers are going to love. United Airlines will fly customers on the newly configured CRJ-550 this weekend. More legroom, massive amounts of bag storage and a self-serve bar as part of the interior of this plane is sure to be a winner for road warriors.
It’s Business, American Airlines
A recent status challenge I considered with American Airlines reminds me how much has changed over the years.
Amex Offers: Save Money In Vegas And At Marriott
A handful of really good Amex offers right now for MGM Resorts, Caesars Resorts and the complete portfolio of Marriott properties.
