Delta is the first major airline to announced an extension of elite status and related benefits due to the coronavirus crisis. They won’t be the last. The move is all positive and I expect United and American to follow suit shortly. I also expect incentives to travel later in the year if the public health situation allows for it.
Hyatt doesn’t disappoint with the latest news. Don’t worry about elite status or your free night awards. They should be waiting for you when you’re ready to travel.
Nomadic Matt is our special guest on the podcast this week, talking about testing positive for COVID-19, his symptoms and recent travel that lead up to the diagnosis.
The travel industry is getting hammered by the coronavirus crisis. Business and leisure travel have both declined considerably. And, due to the lack of clarity when things will improve, future bookings are being impacted at an alarming rate. United is flying nearly empty planes,…
We won’t be the first family to step back on a plane. But, it won’t be long after it’s safe to travel. It’ll be just the medicine we need. I can’t wait.
Hilton is the first of the big hotel chains to make a move, and in a big way. They’ve announced changes to their elite status program and reservation flexibility that are very positive for customers. Is it enough for them to steal business from their competitors? We’re months away from having that answer.
United Airlines has a load factor of only 16% today with 40,000 passengers booked worldwide. This is according to a source at United with knowledge of the daily operations. There are tons of airlines who have grounded significant portions of their fleet due to…
Resort fees, facility fees, destination fees, urban fees and many more. Hotels across the globe charge these fees on top of room rates as a way to earn extra money per room while hoping to avoid customers noticing until after they book a room….
If you’ve got a credit card with a big annual fee in your wallet and perks that you can’t use, is it better to hold onto it or cancel the card?
With airlines continuing to cancel flights at an incredible pace, how many planes have been grouned because of the coronavirus pandemic?