JetBlue is offering bonus points and more on their new route between New York’s Laguardia Airport and Boston Logan. That makes for an interesting little bonus on a route with lots of options.
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
Virgin Atlantic has fares right now where premium economy is cheaper than coach. Their premium economy seats actually look pretty nice. You’ll want to jump on this, as I don’t expect premium economy to be cheaper than coach for very long.
Sit down now and look at these fares. These are nonstop flights from major hub cities to places many folks want to travel to. They won’t last long.
Fare sales like this don’t come along often. Lots and lots of cities available. If you’re thinking of booking, it might be worth taking advantage of the ability to cancel within 24 hours while you think about it.
Who’s flying to Havana? From where are they flying? We’ve got tentative answers to those questions.
JetBlue is giving away a ton of points in an effort to woo customers from Virgin America to the JetBlue brand.
Airbnb has grown immensely, surpassing Hyatt in terms of company value. Home sharing is rampant with lots of competitors in the space. But, should it be regulated? Should homeowners looking to rent out a room be required to pay some sort of lodging tax?
Contrary to yesterday’s wimpy deal from Universal Studios, there are some really good values on Loews Hotels today. There are some items to be cautious on, but value junkies will find reason to hunt on this one.
Alaska Airlines comes out the winner in the short, frenzied bidding war for Virgin America. Here’s a look at the key business points of the deal.