The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the refunds and fines on Monday, November 14, 2022, as part of a sweeping set of enforcement actions against multiple airlines.   Refunds Recovered from Five Foreign Airlines and Frontier   Since the beginning of the pandemic, airlines have been slow to refund …

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  As seen on the FlyerTalk forums, United Airlines announced a raft of changes and new features to the MileagePlus Premier Program for 2023.   Reverting Back to 2020 Standards…with a 2023 Bonus Starting next year, the MileagePlus Premier program requirements will revert back to their 2020 standards. The adjustments …

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  In the 2022 Holidays edition of the national Hotel Booking Index Survey, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) predicts 54% of leisure travelers will be booking a room in the next three months.   Leisure and Business Travel to Utilize Hotels More this Winter Throughout the holiday season, …

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Much to the relief of its hungry, time-poor passengers, United Airlines announced on Monday that it opened a new club concept at Denver International Airport (DEN). Denver Grab-and-Go Lounge: Small in Size, Big on Convenience With a smaller physical footprint than the conventional United Club experience, this new concept – …

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  Published in the Federal Register, the FTC is soliciting public comments on a new proposed rule addressing unfair or deceptive fees.   Junk Fee Rule to Address “Unfair or Deceptive Fees” Added to Purchases The new proposed rule comes after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) requested public comment …

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  Found on the FlyerTalk Forums, the card is now being advertised to the market through alliance partner Singapore Airlines.   New Card Features Transferrable Points, Star Alliance Gold Membership and Lounge Access Hints of the card reveal were first dropped at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Doha, Qatar. …

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