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.
Marriott Extends Flexibility for Reservations, Pauses Points Expiration, Extends Benefits by Michelle Molloy April 6, 2020 28 The big travel brands are issuing policy updates every week or so these days. While most updates apply to all travelers and loyalty program members, Marriott is a good news/bad news story. Marriott extends flexibility for new and existing reservations. However, the benefits available to Bonvoy members vary depending on where you live.
Delta Extends Elite Status, Sky Club Memberships, Credit Card Benefits Due to COVID-19 by Patrick Stouffer April 5, 2020 23 Delta just announced that it's extending Medallion elite status, Sky Club memberships, credit card benefits, drink vouchers, and more in response to COVID-19 — becoming the first US-based airline to extend elite status.
Hilton Extends Elite Status, Suspends Points Expiration Due to COVID-19 by Ross Denkin October 29, 2023 32 Hilton is continuing to do the right thing for its customers. Hilton recently extended the terms of free weekend night certificates. Now, Hilton has announced even greater flexibility for Hilton Honors members in three categories: status, points, and reservations.
(Expired) Choice Hotels Suspends Points Expiration, Provides Flexible Cancellation Policies by Michelle Molloy April 22, 2025 16 COVID-19 continues to create chaos in the travel world. To help, Choice Hotels is offering travelers flexible cancelation policies—both for existing and new reservations—and pausing points expiration. However, there's no word yet on how the hotel loyalty program will adjust elite status for 2020.
Airline, Hotel Programs Begin Limiting Non-Travel Redemption Options by Patrick Stouffer March 27, 2020 38 Three loyalty programs have now suspended the ability to redeem points for most non-travel-related rewards, blaming circumstances resulting from COVID-19. More airline and hotel loyalty programs may follow suit with similar restrictions in the coming days/weeks as travel companies try to preserve cash.
Hyatt Suspends Points Expiration, Delays Peak Award Pricing, Provides Cancellation Options by Michelle Molloy March 21, 2020 31 Hyatt is rolling out policy changes that can help with existing travel plans and provide flexibility around future reservations. Peak and off-peak pricing is postponed, most category changes are on hold, and some World of Hyatt elites are getting a status extension.
U.S. Airlines Temporarily Improve Change Fees Due to COVID-19 by Skye Class March 5, 2020 81 As the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) spreads, several U.S. airlines have improved their change and cancelation policies to accommodate travel arrangements impacted by the virus.
[Expired] Earn At Least 10K Alaska Miles for Round-Trip Partner Flights in 2020 by Sam Helmy February 27, 2020 37 Alaska Airlines has announced a promotion earning members at least 10,000 miles on paid round-trips between North America and the rest of the world on any of its 15 partner airlines. The promotion runs from March 1 through December 31, 2020.
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.
How to Register for an Iberia Plus Account by Joe Petrovic February 16, 2020 37 Registering for Iberia Plus is one of the ways you can save on short-haul domestic travels, but it can be a challenging program to use.
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.
Hyatt vs. Marriott: A House Divided by Michelle Molloy February 9, 2020 101 Our family has long been loyal to Marriott, too long as far as I'm concerned. I've decided that it is time for us to move our loyalty over to Hyatt – but this requires my reluctant husband to switch over his business travel. I'm outlining my case for making the move here, are you convinced?
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