Dubai Trials Passport Free Biometric Technology by Sam Helmy July 2, 2017 12 AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided, or approved by any bank advertiser. Here's our complete list of Advertisers.Could the days of using...
Uber Adds In App Tipping by Sam Helmy July 1, 2017 31 Uber has announced that finally, they will allow users to tip their drivers through the app. The change was announced in an email titled 180 days of change which set out a series of policy the company will be bringing in over the next six months.
Travel Restrictions To Cuba Coming Back? by Sam Helmy June 30, 2017 37 The thawing of relations with Cuba and the relaxing of various restrictions under President Obama is coming to an end after President Trump signed an order designed to roll back some of the changes and make it more difficult for individual American travelers and businesses to deal with Cuba.
Trump Travel Ban To Partially Go Into Effect by Sam Helmy June 27, 2017 34 In what is seen as a partial victory for President Trump, a Supreme Court ruling yesterday opens the door for at least a partial implementation of his “Muslim travel ban”. The decision is not a complete win for the President as the Justices stated that they will consider in October whether the policy should be struck down or if it can continue.
House Bill Means Airlines No Longer Have to Include Taxes When Advertising by Sam Helmy June 26, 2017 55 In what will be seen as a loss to consumers, airlines may no longer be required to include taxes when they initially advertise their fares. The move comes under legislation that will be voted on in committee on Tuesday, June 27th.
Are You Eligible For A Share Of The Lithium-Ion Settlement? by Sam Helmy June 26, 2017 27 A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit with many Lithium-Ion manufacturers. The lawsuit revolved around the sale of cylindrical lithium ion batteries and alleged that the manufacturers fixed the price of the battery cells. A final settlement has been reached with the manufacturers, and you could be eligible to receive part of the $44.95 million settlement.
JetBlue Sets its Sights on Europe by Sam Helmy June 21, 2017 50 It seems that JetBlue has set its sights on the lucrative transatlantic market! What is even more interesting is that the airline has not set its sights on competing with the low-cost carriers like Norwegian and WOW air, instead, they seem to be going after premium customers, with aircraft with a heavy Mint configuration.
JetBlue to Trial Facial Recognition for Boarding by Sam Helmy June 18, 2017 21 Technology is making inroads into the way we move around airports. The latest airline to announce an innovative change is JetBlue, which announced that they will be testing a new paperless and device-less boarding process. The latest announcement comes hot on the heels of Delta announcing a similar test, and KLM announcing another scheme earlier in the year
Delta to Introduce Biometrics for Boarding and Lounge Access by Sam Helmy June 17, 2017 31 Delta has announced that they will be introducing a Biometrics trial at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The new biometric boarding pass will eventually let passengers use their fingerprint to gain access to the Delta Sky Club, check a bag and board a flight. It is hoped that eventually biometrics will consign paper and mobile boarding passes to aviation history.
Iberia Awards Now Bookable on AA.com by Sam Helmy June 15, 2017 47 You can now use AA.com to search for award availability on Oneworld partner Iberia.
5,000 Bonus Miles for Joining Alaska Mileage Plan by Sam Helmy June 14, 2017 20 Alaska is offering a great deal; by joining before July 31, 2017, and taking a flight with Alaska by September 30, 2017, you will earn a 5,000-mile bonus. Keep in mind that Alaska awards start at 5,000 miles which make this bonus a great value.
United Adds New Transcon Route and Improves Amenities by Sam Helmy June 14, 2017 19 United is bringing a slew of changes to its transcon business, including a new premium transcon route, and improving amenities in Business class and Economy Plus. In its press release, United confirmed that the Summer of 2017 will add the Boston to San Francisco route as a premium service route.
Protect Your Data with 1Password Travel Mode by Sam Helmy June 13, 2017 23 If you're concerned when traveling with your secure data, specifically password vaults on international travel, take a look at 1Password's new travel mode.
Double Alaska Miles With Partner Airlines This Summer by Sam Helmy June 9, 2017 31 Alaska Airlines has announced a promotion that allows you to earn double miles for economy flights throughout the summer of 2017 on selected routes with partner airlines. The offer is valid through September 30, 2017.
More Than Just Travel Challenges in Qatar by Sam Helmy June 7, 2017 44 If you have travel planned to/through Qatar, you might want to review your plans.
