After Customer Feedback, Delta Adjusts 2024 SkyMiles Program

  After some thought and promising to make changes “based on customer feedback,” the Atlanta-based carrier announced a new set of changes for SkyMiles flyers, including new loyalty thresholds and changed bonuses for credit card holders.   Earning Status Doesn’t Change, But Bonuses and Opportunities to Earn Medallion Qualifying Dollars …

Hilton Adds Big Benefits to Amex Surpass and Aspire Cards

  Hilton Honors announced the new benefits on Thursday, October 19, 2023, along with new limited-time offers for new qualified cardholders.   Upgrades Include At Least $200 in Statement Credits and National Car Rental Status For the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass card, three new benefits are coming for all …

Travel Apps Better Than Websites, But More Progress Necessary

  Those are the findings of the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Travel App Satisfaction Study and the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Travel Website Satisfaction Study, released on October 17, 2023.   Apps Provide More Satisfaction, but Further Work Needed to Catch Up One of the key findings of the study …

Southwest Adds LUV To 2024 Rapid Rewards Program

  The Dallas-based airline announced program changes coming for Rapid Rewards members, including offering a Cash + Points option for awards.   A-List and Credit Card Spending Tier Points Bonuses Decrease Following a bigger trend in airline loyalty, Southwest is offering flyers the opportunity to earn tier qualifying points faster …

Sumo Wrestlers Force Japan Airlines to Add Flights

  The Guardian reports Japan Airlines added an additional ad-hoc flight to their schedule after a group of sumo rikishi inadvertently created a potential weight hazard.   Sumo Group Accidentally Weighs Down Scheduled JAL Flights The issue took place during the week of October 9, 2023, as the group of …

After 26 Years, American Grounds Business Extra

  In an e-mail to members and notice on their website, the Fort Worth-based airline announced they would begin to close the program in favor of a new business-focused plan.   So Long Business Extra, Hello AAdvantage Business The current Business Extra program – run in connection with Oneworld partners …

The best budget hotels in Prague for 2023

The best budget hotels in Prague for 2023

It’s easy to become enchanted with Prague. With old-world charm and architectural masterpieces throughout the city, Prague feels mythical and romantic. Plus, you’ll find plenty of places to dine well or to dance the night away without spending a fortune. And while Prague is an affordable destination for Cheapos, you …

Airlines Prepare for Long Pause on Israel Flights

  The Associated Press reports several carriers – including the three U.S. legacy carriers – are adjusting their schedule to stop flying from their home nations into Israel’s major airports.   Some Cancel for Short Time, While Others See Indefinite Disruption As fighting intensifies between Israeli forces and Hamas militants, …

Southwest Gives in to Trolls

  The airline is partnering with DreamWorks Animation to introduce a new family-friendly airframe to their fleet: A Boeing 737-700 celebrating the release of the next movie in the Trolls franchise, “Trolls Band Together.”   Livery Celebrates Themes of “Travel and Meaningful Connections” Executives for Southwest say the new aircraft …

LOT Teams With Recaro for Boeing 787 Dreamliner Comfort

LOT Teams With Recaro for Boeing 787 Dreamliner Comfort

  Recaro signed with LOT to become the airline’s exclusive seat provider for widebody aircraft, with delivery set to begin in three years.   Recaro to Provide LOT Seats Across All Cabins Under the agreement, Recaro will install their seats across all three cabins: Business class, premium economy, and economy …