World of Hyatt and American Offer Holiday Status Challenges

  The partner programs are offering a special status challenge through the holiday season, offering elites of either brand a chance to double their rewards when they register by Wednesday, November 30, 2022.   Programs Offer Tier Options for Program Elite Members Both programs are offering their elite members who …

4 London parks most tourists miss

4 London parks most tourists miss

Greater London boasts a striking 3,000 public open spaces across 32 boroughs and the City of London. During the worst of the pandemic, London parks served an extraordinarily important function for locals. They were places where people could be active outside, places where some semblance of normalcy could be staked. …

JetBlue Adds Paris to International Footprint

JetBlue Adds Paris to International Footprint

  The New York-based carrier announced they will begin service to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) out of their two trans-Atlantic hubs: New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston Logan Airport (BOS).   JetBlue Calls New Route a “Great Service, Low Fare” Option The airline …

United Reveals Landmark Investment in NEXT Biorefinery

  United Airlines Ventures (UAV) – which supports emerging and sustainable technologies within the aviation sector – revealed its strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.   A Flagship Refinery to Scale Up SAF and Renewables With this investment – the first of its kind for …

DOT: Airlines Refund $600 Million, Pay $7.25 Million in Fines

  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 …

United Adds Changes and “Enhancements” to MileagePlus Premier

  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 …

Hotels Prime for Busy Leisure and Business Holiday Season

  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, …

United Airlines Opens Grab-and-Go Fly Club in Denver

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 – …

FTC Looks at Taking on “Resort Fees” in New Rule

  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 …