Starwood has announced it’s fall promo, Take Two. Since it runs through virtually the end of the year, this will likely be the last promo of 2013 for Starwood Preferred Guest. From September 1st, 2013 until December 15, 2013 all SPG members will be…
The airlines are always looking for ways to acquire new elite customers. Status match offers, where you prove you’re a loyal elite customer of another airline so you’re newfound airline girlfriend airline of choice gives you a fast track with elite status from them….
Dear Hyatt (and Starwood, Marriott, Hilton, though I don’t value each of you as much as my Hyatt relationship), Why do you let the likes of Expedia control so much of your inventory? Sure, choice is good. And, there are plenty of infrequent travelers…
If you’re not as studious (obsessed) about miles and points as I am, there are lots of little details along the way that can trip you up. Expiration dates is one of them. You see, the airlines book those miles as liabilities on their…
Maybe you’ve heard of Spirit Air. Maybe you haven’t. Spirit bills themselves as an ULTRA low cost carrier. And they mean it. Their CEO, Ben Baldanza, doesn’t make any bones about it. He enjoy being the cheapest airline in so many ways. And, they…
If you’re a frequent reader of my blog, you’ve heard me consistently extoll the virtues of Hyatt Gold Passport. Sure, I’m a self-avowed Hyatt Homer. But, the Hyatt picture continues to get more compelling. Sure, they’re smaller than their primary competitors. They have some…
I’ve written frequently in the past about my affection for lifetime status. I figure if my day job is going to take me away from my family frequently then we should get the benefit later in life of being able to enjoy all the…
While I was excited to hear about Hyatt and MGM Resorts teaming up for a great new partnership, I thought it was even more cool that I got invited to the kickoff party the two companies decided to throw in Las Vegas last week….
I think one of the toughest things for most people is figuring out how to get started collecting miles and points. Shopping portals sponsored by the airlines are a valuable tool and they occasionally have outsized opportunities for everyday folks to collect miles. Right…
Good news from my favorite airline late last week. One of the very special people in charge of a frequent travel program, Suzanne Rubin, has been tapped to stay in charge of the AAdvantage program when the American Airlines/US Airways merger is completed. You…