Bilt Rewards Adds In-App, Real-Time Flight Award Search Feature by Ryan Smith January 22, 2022 4 The Bilt Rewards app now offers an in-app, real-time flight award search feature. This is innovative and extremely useful. Other transferrable points currencies require you to go to the airline's loyalty program, search there, come back to transfer your points, then back to the airline to make a booking. However, this only works on two airlines right now. Here's a look at this innovative feature.
European Union Passengers Due Compensation if Flight Leaves… Early! by Ryan Smith December 27, 2021 6 A European Union court recently ruled that passengers are entitled to compensation if a flight is rescheduled to depart more than an hour early. In these circumstances, the same rules as a “cancelled flight” will apply under EU261 passenger rights. Here’s what this court case means for you, the traveler.
AwardWallet Adds Feature to Store Vaccine Card, Other Travel Documents by Toni Southam December 22, 2021 7 AwardWallet just added several features, including the ability to upload important travel documents like your Covid-19 vaccine card. This opt-in option gives you a way to easily access these important documents while traveling. Here's what it can do for you, the traveler.
Hilton Adds Ways to Digitally Share Your Key, Introduces Advanced Room Upgrades by Toni Southam November 18, 2021 22 Hilton recently announced that it would be introducing a series of system updates in an effort to enhance the overall experience for its guests. The first of these new features lets guests share a digital key to their room through Digital Key Share. Hilton is also rolling out advanced upgrades for elite members. Here's what we know so far about how these perks will work.
Mother’s Day Surprise: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa by Joe Petrovic September 11, 2021 11 Do you see warm sandy beaches, lush tropical vegetation, delightful pools, and a beautiful resort in your future? If so, the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa might be a perfect choice! In this post, we’ve got a case study on how to use points and miles, credit card perks, and elite status to book an amazing getaway at a huge discount.
Now Permanent: Amex Cardholders Get Access to Multiple Lufthansa Lounges by Sam Helmy June 16, 2021 14 American Express has solidified its lounge access partnership with Lufthansa. Now, cardmembers of Platinum- and Centurion-branded cards can permanently access select Lufthansa lounges in Frankfurt and Munich.
American Express To Open New Centurion Lounge in DC, Expand Lounges in San Francisco and Seattle by Toni Southam February 19, 2021 19 American Express just announced a forthcoming Centurion Lounge in Washington DC, along with the move and expansion of two existing Centurion Lounges. Plans to open/reopen are set for late 2022. Here's what you need to know about these new lounges and how to get in once they (re)open.
Interviews Available Now! Trusted Traveler Enrollment Centers Reopened On September 8 by Skye Class September 9, 2020 50 Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment Centers have not conducted interviews for new applicants since March 19th. But, after months of delays, the centers finally reopened on September 8, 2020. Interview slots are wide-open in some locations meaning now is the time to schedule your appointment if you've been unable to get one in the past few months.
KLM Business Class Review – Boeing 747-400 Combi by Elina Geller August 23, 2019 46 What makes a great business class experience? I think a smooth check-in, nice lounge, great seats, tasty food, plenty of entertainment options and great wine! Check out my review of the KLM new business-class experience from Amsterdam to New York on the Boeing 747-400 Combi.
Amex Confirms Two New Centurion Lounge Locations by Sam Helmy December 9, 2018 77 American Express has confirmed that it will open new Centurion Lounges at London Heathrow (LHR) and Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) airports. There is also a strong possibility that a Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) location will be announced soon.
Priority Pass Adds Rock & Brews At LAX by Sam Helmy November 27, 2018 32 Priority Pass has announced the addition of Rock & Brews at Los Angeles LAX Terminal 1 to its network of lounges and restaurants. The move is good news for Priority Pass members at LAX since two recently added restaurants have either left the program or are in the process of leaving after a short stay.
CLEAR Lanes Available at JFK Terminal 4 by Sam Helmy November 26, 2018 16 CLEAR members can now use their membership to benefit from expedited security screening at New York/JFK Terminal 4. The move is the first new addition of CLEAR lanes in New York since CLEAR was first added to JFK and LaGuardia in January 2017.
Priority Pass Finally Adds Restaurant at Washington IAD by Sam Helmy November 15, 2018 17 Priority Pass has finally added Chef Geoff’s at Washington IAD, to its network of participating restaurants and lounges. Chef Geoff’s becomes the only Priority Pass establishment on Concourse C at Washington DC Dulles IAD airport.
Clear Lanes Added at Fort Lauderdale Airport by Sam Helmy November 10, 2018 18 CLEAR has announced the addition of CLEAR Kiosks at Florida's Fort Lauderdale International airport. The Kiosks are in Terminal 2, and depending on your eligibility can be used every day from 04:00 am to 08:00 pm.
Necessary Travel Mobile Applications by Kristina Caetano October 26, 2018 74 With millions of apps available to download for smartphones, it’s difficult to decide which ones will add value or merely clutter your phone. To help alleviate this dilemma, we’ve identified several apps that make traveling more efficient and enjoyable. No, this isn't a list of every app, but they're ones that we think make sense whenever you're traveling.
Priority Pass Adds Restaurant at Tampa International by Sam Helmy October 25, 2018 15 Priority Pass has announced the addition of another restaurant to its network. This time around it is The Café by Mise en Place at Tampa International. The new restaurant becomes the first Priority Pass establishment at TPA.
Enroll in TSA PreCheck at Staples by Sam Helmy October 20, 2018 40 You can now enroll in TSA Pre✓® at participating Staples stores around the nation. By the end of the year, you will be able to enroll in TSA Pre✓® at 50 Staples stores nationwide, and there are plans for the program to be rolled out to more stores in the future.
Priority Pass Adds Noble Hops at Tucson International by Sam Helmy October 8, 2018 19 Priority Pass has added both a restaurant, and a new airport to its Network, with the addition of Noble Hops at Tucson International airport TUS.
Priority Pass Adds P.F. Chang’s at LAX TBIT by Sam Helmy October 3, 2018 20 Priority Pass has recently added P.F. Chang’s At LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to its network. This makes P.F. Chang’s the first Priority Pass restaurant in the terminal and joins the KAL lounge as the second Priority Pass establishment at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX.
Priority Pass Adds Restaurants At Houston and Los Angeles by Sam Helmy September 30, 2018 14 Priority Pass has announced the addition of 2 restaurants at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and one restaurant at Los Angeles (LAX). All three restaurants are located airside.
New Priority Pass Restaurant Added At Helsinki Airport by Sam Helmy September 12, 2018 14 The Priority Pass restaurant addition show keeps on rolling, with the addition of the Fly Inn restaurant at Helsinki Vantaa airport, currently bringing the total number of Priority Pass establishments at the airport to three.
Priority Pass Adds Two Restaurants At SFO Terminal 3 by Sam Helmy September 2, 2018 29 The conveyor belt of restaurants joining the Priority Pass network continues with the announcement of two new restaurants at San Francisco/SFO. Priority Pass members can now use their membership at the San Francisco Giants Clubhouse and Yankee Pier. Both restaurants are located in Terminal 3 and are the first Priority Pass establishments in the terminal.
American Tap Room Terminal C at DCA Now a Priority Pass Restaurant by Sam Helmy September 1, 2018 15 Priority Pass has announced yet another restaurant joining its network. This time around it is the American Tap Room at Washington DC National Airport/DCA. This new restaurant is the first Priority Pass facility within Terminal C.
Priority Pass Adds Restaurants In Indianapolis And Greenville by Sam Helmy August 28, 2018 38 The rollout of Priority Pass participating restaurants continues with the addition of 2 new eateries at Indianapolis International, and Greenville Spartanburg. The move is excellent news for Priority Pass members who use these airports, since they are the first and only Priority Pass establishment on site.
Priority Pass Adds Another Restaurant At Boston Logan by Sam Helmy August 28, 2018 10 Priority Pass has announced the addition of another restaurant at Boston MA Logan International. The addition of Stephanie’s adds a much needed Priority Pass establishment in terminal B.
Priority Pass Adds A Restaurant At Tel Aviv International by Sam Helmy August 28, 2018 7 Priority Pass has added another restaurant to its network after it announced the addition of Schmoozy Bar at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV).
Priority Pass Adds A Restaurant At Boston Logan International by Sam Helmy August 15, 2018 26 Priority Pass has announced the addition of another restaurant to its network of lounges and restaurants. This time around it is the Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar and Grill at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Alaska Pulls Lounges in Seattle from Priority Pass by Sam Helmy July 19, 2018 46 Alaska pulled all of its three lounges at Seattle/SeaTac out of the Priority Pass Program as of September 1, 2018. The reasoning, which shouldn't come as a surprise to those that are frequently turned away due to overcrowding, which has been happening for months.
Priority Pass Adds 4 New Restaurants in Brazil and Peru by Sam Helmy July 3, 2018 33 Priority Pass has added 4 new restaurants to its network, at two different locations in South America. The Bleriot Bar & Lounge and the La Bonbonniere branches at both Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos (GRU), and at Lima’s Jorge Chavez (LIM), are now accessible to Priority Pass members.
