July 2016 OFFER! | FoundersCard Members
FoundersCard is a small business membership program that provides a number of loyalty perks, as well as access to networking events. Some of the perks include : Virgin America: Virgin America Elevate® Elite Status Match from select US domestic airlines and FoundersCard Members receive 5-10% off most fares. Apple: Preferred Pricing (varies by product). Cathay […]
Alert! | Amsterdam to Philadelphia (Atlantic City) American Airlines NONSTOP Economy €370 all-in roundtrip
Amsterdam to Philadelphia (Atlantic City) American Airlines Was looking at a potential flight for Atlantic City (Philadelphia, PHL), and noticed some very good pricing on the AA (American Airlines) nonstop service. Was able to book via the AA NL (Netherlands) website. (This was a route previously serviced by USAir prior to the merger with AA). […]
Delta | Could Medallion Upgrades Potentially be Shifting to Delta Comfort+
There has been a lot of talk recently about Delta’s focus on the Comfort+ product. Enough to make one wonder about the direction of Delta’s marketing with regard to this product. Big news recently, has been that Comfort+ will begin to have a distinct fare class (starting in May 2016), further differentiating the product. Previously, […]
Alert : Opportunity for Mlife Platinum via matching to Hyatt Diamond Status Twitter Deal
A great opportunity has presented itself for those with high and mid-tier status in a hotel loyalty program. There seems to even be rumor that even mid-tier such as SPG Gold, Hilton and Marriott Gold are being matched to Hyatt Diamond. Those with “top tier” status (SPG Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum) should easily be […]
Las Vegas | Casino Loyalty Implications of Marriott International Acquiring Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
By now, you have probably heard the big news in the hotel and hotel loyalty world : “Marriott International to Acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Creating the World’s Largest Hotel Company.” (press release HERE) Our immediate attention turns to the loyalty programs of Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). According to the press […]
KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) Inaugural Update for November 2015 | Announced as 23 November 2015
According to the 2015-2016 winter schedule announcement from Air France / KLM (20 October 2015) : “On 23 November 2015, KLM will fly the Boeing 787 for the first time: the first flight will serve Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.”
Atlantic City | TBT | You’re FIRED! TRUMP PLAZA, Atlantic City CLOSES!
These were some brief thoughts after the closing of Trump Plaza in 2014. I visited in August 2014 for a final time a few weeks before the property closed. Seems appropriate to publish, especially with all of the recent media attention on Donald Trump.
Hare-Force One and Other EPIC Luxury Plane Videos
All of this luxury aviation had me thinking a bit. Prior to the current incarnation of luxury premium classes and some of the vintage photos of premium classes what else is out there that is “over the top” with regard to amenities and furnishings?
Game on! (maybe?) | KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) Inaugural Now Planned for November 2015
We have been following the KLM 787-9 inaugural with great anticipation since the beginning of 2015. In January we first made mention of the new aircraft and planned routes for the KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”). We also revisited the inaugural details and redeeming Delta Skymiles and FlyingBlue miles for the flight back in July. On the […]
Airline “Mistake fares?” | How do I find them?
“Mistake fares?” – they used to be rather elusive. This post is a blueprint on how one can research and act on these potential offers.