Aw, Bummer. I’m Losing A Very Useful Hyatt Perk.
While I requalified for Hyatt Globalist status for 2022, I forgot that this didn't mean I'd continue to enjoy one of the most useful World of Hyatt perks.
British Airways Clarifies New Mask Rules, Delta Elite Status Match Offer, and a Shocking Border Reopening
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Hello? Can This Hotel Booking Process Enter The 21st Century, Please?
The 90s called (or maybe faxed?) and want their process back. Why does booking a stay with the Wyndham Earner reward night discount have to be this difficult? It's the 21st century. You shouldn't have to pick up the phone.
Crazy: I’ve Logged Over 10,000 Flight Miles On This Super Short Route
I hit quite a milestone this year in my number of local airport flight miles. Turns out I've clocked over 10,000 on the same little hop! That's a lot of butt-in-seat miles in CRJ-200s!
Ouch: How A Mistake Cost Me 51,000 Avios
Honesty time: I've had lots of wins in the points and miles hobby, but I just realized that I made my worst mistake ever. Here's how I cost myself a whopping 51,000 Avios.
Trump’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing, Puerto Rico Easing Restrictions, and When Will Airlines Ditch Masks?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
What Is a Standard Room Like at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas?
Wonder what a standard Mandalay Bay room is like in Las Vegas? Check out what you can get for great value at the south end of the strip.
My 5 Best-Value Flights in Terms of Cost Per Flown Mile
Flight supply and demand is mystifying at times, which leads to some interesting tickets as my cheapest in terms of cost per flown mile. Generally, the long-haul options win out. But there is one short-haul ticket than just barely missed my top five.
Marriott Reneges on Refunds, Dealing with a Drunk JetBlue Pilot, and a Defense of Travel Blog Clickbait
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Review: Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Check out the Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis, a classy new hotel in the Home of the Blues. The hotel has compact rooms, good breakfast, and an awesome rooftop terrace and bar. Read my full review.