Alaska / Hawaiian Merger Moves Closer to Completion – What It Means For You
Alaska / Hawaiian Merger Moves Closer to Completion
The Department of Justice let a deadline of midnight last night go by without objecting to the merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, leaving the U.S....
Baha Mar vs. Atlantis: Which is Best With a Toddler?
In the early days of the blog, I never would have imagined writing an article like this, yet here we are ;-)
It's a question I found myself Googling a few months ago, before deciding...
Hilton’s Power Up Promo Gives Points on Paid AND Reward Stays
I'm posting this a day late because I wanted to confirm this with Hilton and now I have :)
You can pre-register for Hilton's end of year promo called the Power Up Promotion now.
Hilton Honors...
5 Sweet Spots in the Alaska Mileage Plan Program
Background on the "New" Alaska Mileage Plan Award Chart
When Alaska merged their award charts (one per partner) into one big partner award chart (including oneworld alliance partners as well as their non-alliance partners such...
Amex to Open Salt Lake City (SLC) Centurion Lounge in 2025
Expanding the Centurion Lounge network is important for American Express, given how many people carry Platinum cards for its exclusive access.
To that end, they have announced that, in 2025, they will open an approximately...
Avianca Lifemiles Devaluation: And Why I Say Not to Buy Points/Miles
Avianca Lifemiles dropped the hammer on a no-notice devaluation today that will hit some of you pretty hard.
For as long as I can remember, when someone would ask me why Lifemiles, I would say...
IHG to Open Regent Santa Monica – With EXORBITANT Resort Fee!!
As a frequent visitor to Los Angeles with a strong predilection for staying on the Westside (near the beach) I have long found a dearth of luxury hotels for which I can use points.
There's...
Review: Starlux Business Class and Taipei Lounge (KIX-TPE-LAX)
These two flights were the second half of my March 2024 journey that began with the new(ish) ANA First Class Suite from New York to Tokyo Haneda (review).
I spent one day in Tokyo before...
New Bonvoy Brilliant and Bevy Welcome Bonus Offers
NOTE: If you subscribe to Bonus Offer Notifications, you already got these in your inbox hours ago ;-)
With the Amex co-branded cards, the offers seem to jump back and forth. Regular offer, elevated offer...
New Hyatt / AAdvantage Status Trial Offer (for Hyatt Status)
If you are Platinum Pro or higher with American Airlines' Aadvantage program, you're up for yet another chance to secure the coveted Hyatt Globalist status with just 20 nights. In fact, you'd earn it...
