To mark the occasion, Marriott is offering participants 1,000 points on their first qualifying food or grocery delivery of $40 or more with Uber Grocery. The offer runs until July 25th and applies to US-linked Marriott Bonvoy members only. Full information – including details on how participants can link …

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  In a quiet update posted to the MGM Resorts website, the hospitality company announced they would end their strategic partnership with Hyatt effective September 30, 2023.   Partnership Ends Tier-Qualifying Nights, Reciprocal Points, and Status Matches Neither Hyatt nor MGM Resorts offered any explanation for ending their relationship. Instead, …

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  American Airlines is deploying a new tool to their Integrated Operations Center to help keep travelers moving despite potential disruptions: The Hub Efficiency Analytics Tool, or HEAT.   HEAT Promises to Optimize Schedules to Keep Crews and Flyers Going Throughout the summer, pop-up thunderstorms and other natural weather phenomenon …

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  One FlyerTalker says it worked for him, spending around $5,593 to commute to the University of California, Berkeley from his home in Southern California to complete a Master’s program.   Collecting Points and Miles Results in Major Savings by Flying over Renting In March 2022, FlyerTalker 985X was accepted …

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  The airline is launching a new trial of a service which will let travelers pack less and have a set of clothing guaranteed to be waiting for them upon arrival.   JAL “Sustainable” Service Lets Travelers Pack Less, Reducing Aircraft Weight The new service is called “Any Wear, Anywhere,” …

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  Great Britain’s The Sun reports the incident happened aboard British Airways Flight 129 landing at St. Lucia Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) on Monday, July 3, 2023.   Flyer Reportedly Used Broken Bottle to Stab Another Passenger According to eyewitness reports speaking to the tabloid, the incident escalated with around …

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  The Japanese air carrier announced the launch of a second 777-300ER with a Pokémon theme for international travel, and three “Demon Slayer” inspired DHC8-400 airframes for service within the nation.   Anime-Inspired Liveries to Create Unique Experiences for Flyers and Families The new Pokémon-inspired jet – named “Eevee Jet …

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  In an internal memo viewed by Reuters, United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby is blasting the Federal Aviation Administration for “failing” both the carrier and their customers after the major storms.   Kirby: “The FAA frankly failed us this weekend.” A rash of severe thunderstorms over the weekend of …

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