The Seattle-based carrier announced a partnership with secure identity company CLEAR to offer passengers enrolled in its Mileage Plan program a CLEAR Plus membership, a perk that may offer a smoother airport security experience. Harnessing Biometric Information to Smooth the Way As an opt-in program, CLEAR Plus allows …
United Adds Rebooking and Vouchers to Mobile App
The Chicago-based airline announced the new additions to their smartphone applications, including the ability to rebook flights and receive electronic vouchers for meals, ground transportation, or hotels. New Additions Offer More Control for Waylaid United Flyers In the past, delayed flyers would need to wait to connect with …
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Ace or Bogie? Wyndham Rolls Out Business-Ready Golf Carts
The company is introducing a special kind of golf cart that mixes business and pleasure at their resorts. Called the “Cubicle Caddie,” it offers guests the chance to literally take care of work while on the links. Cubicle Caddy Features Green Screen, Desk, and Wi-Fi Hotspot According to …
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Hotel Guests Take on L.A. Area Marriotts Over Surcharges
The Wall Street Journal reports a group of guests are taking Marriott International to court over the surcharge, claiming that adding the fee is against California consumer protection laws. Consumers Allege Marriott Hotels Earn $3.6 Million from Surcharge The surcharge comes from a law passed by the Los …
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U.S. Hotels to Get Major Boost in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
EV tracking website Electrek reports LNG Electric is rolling out a plan to install the charging stations at popular hotel brands by 2028 at the latest. Charging Stations to be Introduced in Midwest and Florida The company is working with digital infrastructure partner MD7 to identify not only …
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Singapore, Qatar, and ANA Take Top Skytrax Honors
The “Oscars of the aviation industry” honored Singapore, Qatar Airways, and ANA All Nippon Airways as the best in the world, while Delta Air Lines took top honors as the best in the United States and several North American categories. International Carriers Take Top Global Customer Experience Awards …
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A Letter to Dallas
It is almost time to leave Dallas for the land down under. It is time to reminisce. Click through because you like reminiscing. The post A Letter to Dallas appeared first on Andy's Travel Blog. Source: Andys travel blog
Diet Water, Melted Ice Cream, and Bison: The Weirdest Room Service Requests
These are just some of the strange requests from travelers according to a recent study by online travel agency Hotels.com. Casual Cuisine Leads In-Room Dining Despite Outlandish Requests In finding how hotel guests do in-room dining, Hotels.com surveyed 473 hotels throughout the month of April 2023 in the …
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Former Southwest Employee Charged with Selling Fake Vouchers
On Monday, June 5, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice indited 36-year-old Dajuan Martin on 12 counts of wire fraud and 46-year-old Ned Brooks on four counts of wire fraud for their part in the scheme. Attorneys Allege Pair Created and Sold Fraudulent Travel Vouchers According to United …
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Could Russia Create a Bigger Aviation Problem for U.S. Carriers?
Airlines are now starting to wonder if the ongoing war will create even more problems for air travel in the future. The question was one of many addressed at the 79th International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting in Istanbul. Will Russian Aggression Drive Aviation Prices Higher? Prior …
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