WIN: I’m Giving Away Aeroplan Elite Status
Psst, hey! Aeroplan dropped some hints on the podcast today about a potential change to the new program that you might really like. Oh, and I’ve got a pretty awesome prize I’m giving away.
Author: Edward Pizzarello
My goal in life is to fill my family’s passports with stamps, creating buckets of memories along the way. You’ll find me writing about realistic ways for normal people to travel the world, whether you’re on a budget or enjoy luxury. I also enjoy taking us on the occasional detour to explore the inner workings of the travel industry.
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We’re All Hoarding Points & Miles. Does That Mean They’ll Be Worth Less?
American Express points out in a recent article what most of us already know. If you’re earning points and miles via a travel reward credit card right now, you’re earning at a much higher rate than your redeeming them. That’s if you’re redeeming at…
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Whoa! (Targeted)10 Points Per Dollar On All Spending On Advantage Aviator Silver MasterCard
We all know airlines and hotels are hurting right now. The COVID-19 pandemic has been brutal. In a nod to the reality that 2021 isn’t likely to be a “normal” travel year, some brands are already making big moves. Hilton was the first hotel…
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Finally! United’s Return To JFK Means Cheap Award Seats On Transcons
Throughout the pandemic, one thing that I noticed was a lack of truly affordable awards for domestic flights. Even in the face of an unprecedented drop in demand, cheap award seats were hard to come by. In the beginning of the pandemic, I wasn’t…
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United Treating Pilots Better Than Their Best Customers To Help Navigate COVID-19
Airlines are facing an incredibly unique set of challenges. The “winners” from this time period will be those that continue to make the best decisions possible. There’s certainly no playbook for navigating a pandemic while trying to run a massive airline. Admittedly, I’m running…
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Hilton Goes First, Dropping Elite Status Requirements For 2021
Travel brands across the world have been struggling with how to get customers to travel since the start of the pandemic. Many of those offers were patchwork in the beginning to solve a problem that seemed to be measured in weeks, maybe months. Six…
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HELP WANTED: Hiring An Intern
Boy, have I been swamped lately…… I need your help! Between my blog and podcast (with another surprise or two on the way) I’ve just run out of time. I much prefer writing and recording than social media, but that’s really just me putting…
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Why It’s Time To Start Lowering Hotel Award Redemption Rates (Probably Not Why You Think)
As 2020 starts to wind down, there have been plenty of announcements from airline and hotel loyalty programs designed to keep members engaged. The first salvo revolved around reducing the requirements needed to earn elite status. This was at a time when it seemed…
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Hyatt Announces (Mostly) Customer-Friendly Extensions And Changes
Hyatt has announced some more changes and extensions to key benefits that should benefit most travelers. In light of the virtually unprecedented financial impact of COVID-19, travel brands have had to quickly adapt. Back in April, Hyatt moved to extend elite status and other…
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Uber Will Be Allowed To Continue Operating In London
Uber will allowed to continue operating in London. For years, Uber has tussled with Transport for London, the major regulatory agency for car transport in the UK city. Uber has been on a series of shorter extensions of their license. They’ve been seeking a…
