Today is day 1 of the interim process for reciprocal upgrades on both American Airlines and US Airways for their elite members. It was made official just a couple days ago and the procedure looks like it will be around for a while during integration….
Today’s Daily Getaway offer is a 4-pack of Universal Studios Hollywood 2-day park tickets for $302 when you pay with an American Express card. In case you’re not familiar, Daily Getaways are daily deals sponsored by the US Travel Association. Some are better than…
A big thanks to everyone who sent in pictures of their suitcase for the Briggs & Riley Torq giveaway. Dozens of folks submitted pictures of their tired, worn out, well-loved and much hated suitcases for a chance to win a brand new Torq suitcase…
United Airlines has a huge announcement today. Starting March 1, 2015 all tickets will earn miles based on the price of the ticket, not the distance traveled. United has a webpage that discusses the changes, but here’s what you need to know: Similar to…
Today’s Daily Getaway deal is 10,000 Best Western Rewards for $58.50. In case you’re not familiar, Daily Getaways are daily deals sponsored by the US Travel Association. Some are better than others, so you need to think about whether you can take full advantage…
Points, Miles and Martinis just posted a great tidbit for Uber fans. American Express cardholders who use that card to pay for their Uber ride will earn double Membership Rewards. This is just for American Express cards that earn Membership Rewards; cards like the…
American Airlines and US Airways are rolling out an interim policy to provide reciprocal upgrades for elite members of both programs. This was rumored not too long ago and will be rolling out June 11th. American Airlines elites definitely seem to get the better end…
Today’s Daily Getaway is a sizable discount on Marriott gift cards, up to almost 20%. In case you’re not familiar, Daily Getaways are daily deals sponsored by the US Travel Association. Some are better than others, so you need to think about whether you…
Some more items of note on a quite Sunday: John at Loyalty Lobby is reporting that some folks are having their IHG accounts closed because they registered for promotions that weren’t targeted for. There may be more to this story, as John also brings…
Here’s what I find interesting on a quiet Sunday morning in the travel world: Norwegian Air has been offering some incredibly low fares between the US and Europe, much to the chagrin of their competitors. Now, the airlines and their unions are ganging up…
