Would You Pay for That Blocked Middle Seat? How Much?
Plusgrade is a company that sells ancillary revenue streams to airlines. By tying in with airline's global reservation management systems, they are able to give you the opportunity to "bid" for First or Business...
New Status Match: Caesars to Eldorado Casinos
In case you missed, it, Caesars Entertainment (CZR) just completed its merger with Eldorado Resorts.
Caesars to Eldorado Status Match Opportunities
Eldorado isn't a chain that I've paid much attention to. My only exposure has been...
Hyatt Adds Mask Policy: US and Canada
Yesterday, I wrote about Arne Sorensen's announcement that you'd need to wear a mask inside the common spaces of Marriott hotels in in the United States from July 27th.
When airlines started requiring masks onboard,...
New York Adds Ten States to Quarantine List – Removes One
Good news if you are in Minnesota and looking to visit the Empire State. Thanks to Minnesota's improvements with regards to COVID-19 cases, quarantine is no longer required if you fly to NY.
New York...
Aeroplan Extends Mileage Expiration to 18 Months
Aeroplan announced today that they will be modifying their current mileage expiration policy, effective today.
Aeroplan Miles Now Expire After 18 Months
Previously, Aeroplan miles expired after 12 months without any activity. From today, you will...
Marriott to Require Masks in US From July 27th
Updated to clarify this is US only: Domestic airlines in the US have now fully mandated masks onboard to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. For a while the masks mandates were more of...
Bahamas Closes to US Visitors Due to Risk; Atlantis Stays Closed
It's been less than 3 weeks since the Bahamas began to welcome back international visitors. Unfortunately, that combined with their own economic reopening, has led to an uptick in coronavirus cases.
The Bahamas is Closed...
Marriott Returns to (Some) Shopping Portals
Back in March, when COVID-19 took the world by storm and travel ground to a halt, most hotels also withdrew from portals like Rakuten and mileage earning portals.
Marriott Stopped Appearing Shopping Portals in March
After...
Hawaii Quarantine Remains Mandatory Until September 1st
Hawaii has been, perhaps until New York's quarantine rules, the strictest quarantine state in the United States.
Hawaii's Quarantine Rules
Anyone flying into Hawaii must self-isolate for 14 days (or the duration of their trip if shorter)....
New York Adds Strict New Quarantine Enforcement Measures – And 4 New States
New York (along with New Jersey and Connecticut) instituted a mandatory 14 day quarantine on June 24th for arrivals to the state from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents...
