Marriott announced their latest global promotion this week, offering a fast track to elite status and future award stays.   Registration Now Open for Marriott Bonvoy Global Promotion Travelers can now register for the global promotion on the Marriott website, though the earning doesn’t begin until February 13, 2024. …

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  In a 28-page civil suit filed in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, flyers Ari and Shanna Nachison are seeking penalties from the Fort Worth-based airline.   Lawsuit Claims AAdvantage Accounts Closed Over Credit Card Applications Seeking to create a class action against American, the two flyers …

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  In separate filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, both airlines explained to shareholders where they potentially stand on completing the merger.   JetBlue Says Agreement Could be Terminated, While Spirit Expects Further Progress Days after a federal judge ruled the JetBlue-Spirit merger could not go forward, JetBlue …

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  Both carriers resumed flying the aircraft after the Federal Aviation Administration detailed inspection procedures to ensure another door plug does not come off the aircraft.   Alaska Resumes 737 MAX-9 Flights on Jan. 26, United One Day Later The inspection process for the 737 MAX-9 was released on Wednesday, …

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  Through March 6, 2024, both the World of Hyatt Credit Card and the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card come with multiple points bonuses for reaching spending goals within six months of account opening.   Personal Card Holders May Earn 65,000 Points; Business Card May Increase to 75,000 Points …

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  The comments came during an NBC News interview, where Minicucci expressed frustrations with the Chicago-based aerospace giant.   Minicucci: “I Am Angry.” During the inspection process after Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 lost a door plug mid-flight, Minicucci revealed that multiple MAX-9 airframes in their fleet had a similar issue. …

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  The hospitality company announced new visions for their upscale and upper upscale brands, while taking a new direction in their proposed takeover of competitor Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.   Choice Nominates Wyndham Board Members, Looks at Two Hotel Brands Since mid 2013, Choice has pursued a merger with Wyndham, …

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  During their 2023 year-end financial call, airline chief executive Scott Kirby and other leaders expressed their concerns about the 737 MAX-10 and how it could affect their future and the passenger experience.   United Not Cancelling MAX-10 Orders, but Still Re-Evaluating with Boeing During the question-and-answer portion of the …

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  The Federal Aviation Administration is now asking operators of the 737-900ER to visually inspect the door plug assembly before flight.   Safety Alert Comes After “Noted Findings with Bolts” While the Boeing 737 MAX-9 remains grounded after a mid-cabin door plug was dislodged from an Alaska Airlines flight, the …

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