Marriott (Finally) Giving Travelers the Option to See All-In Price by Michelle Molloy April 8, 2020 21 Marriott customers have long been frustrated that the price shown in search results can jump 10%, 20%, or more on the final booking page when all taxes and fees are included. In a win for transparency, Marriott has added a new option to see rates that include all taxes and fees in search results. Here's how to select this option.
Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic Launch New Award Partnership by Patrick Stouffer February 26, 2020 26 Air France and KLM recently launched a new partnership with Virgin Atlantic, making both Flying Club and Flying Blue miles even more valuable. You'll now have the ability to book partner awards on either airline using the other's currency. In this article, we're digging into the new partner award options to highlight the best values.
How We Booked Five Nights, Flights, and a Premium Car Rental for Under $300 by Joe Petrovic February 23, 2020 31 Traveling doesn't have to break the bank! Learn exactly how we used points, airline travel vouchers, and credit card perks to save thousands of dollars on a family vacation.
American Airlines Drops Close-In Booking Fees! by Sam Helmy February 15, 2020 39 American Airlines has dropped its $75 close-in booking fee for awards ticketed less than 21 days from the date of travel. At this point, this seems to be a genuinely positive change, without any obvious downside. Still, the lack of fanfare from American's PR team leaves us wondering if the other shoe is still waiting to drop.