By simply entering your La Quinta Returns member number and last name, you can earn a one-time bonus of 300 free La Quinta Returns points in seconds from now through March 31, 2012. You must be a member of the La Quinta Returns frequent guest loyalty program in order to participate in this promotion. Although the rules state...
Your Choice of Trip Extras: Priority Boarding, Mileage Booster, and Delta 24 Hour Wi-Fi Pass
March 13, 2012 by Brian Cohen
Delta Air Lines announced today a choice of three amenities available for purchase when booking a flight at www.delta.com known as Trip Extras, which are as follows...
Does Alleged Decline Warrant Buffet Criticisms? You Can’t Wynn Them All…
March 10, 2012 by Brian Cohen
The Queen Crab is gone. Long live the queen — or, shall we say desserts, which have reportedly never changed during multiple visits to the buffet at the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas by FlyerTalk member bocastephen, who also claims the fresh peeled shrimp are...
Lufthansa Launches New Long-Haul Business Class Seat
March 15, 2012 by Brian Cohen
Lufthansa has just recently launched their new long-haul business class concept — and reaction by FlyerTalk members is mixed. While some are giving it praise, many others are underwhelmed and skeptical that...
Charged for 3.71 Gallons of Fuel? Ouch — That Hertz
March 12, 2012 by Brian Cohen
Imagine being charged for additional fuel long after your rental of a vehicle had already concluded. A letter from the Hertz Corporation was reportedly sent to FlyerTalk member trvlnman regarding the return of a rental car at its facility at Los Angeles International Airport recently, and the content reads as follows...
EVEN Hotels: An Odd Name?
March 9, 2012 by Brian Cohen
EVEN Hotels is a new brand concept being introduced by InterContinental Hotels Group whose focus is on the health and wellness of its guests — including exercise, food, work and rest — rather than luxury. Guest rooms will be designed for workouts within the comfort of your room. Imagine a...
Airpoints Dollars Upgrades to be Replaced by OneUp™ Offer-Based Upgrade System
March 14, 2012 by Brian Cohen
Effective on May 30, 2012, customers of Air New Zealand who are booked via a global distribution system, or GDS, for travel on flights which are equipped with premium cabins will be eligible to make bids for upgrades using the new OneUp programme, which will replace Airpoints stand-by and confirmed upgrades. According to Air New Zealand...
Is It Worth the 50% Bonus Dividend Miles to Convert Hotel Points? Not for Me…
March 11, 2012 by Brian Cohen
US Airways launched a promotion today where you can earn 50 percent bonus Dividend Miles when you convert your points from ten of the most popular frequent guest loyalty programs. This offer is valid through March 31, 2012, and Dividend Miles members can earn only one bonus throughout the duration of the promotion. The reason why I am not participating in this promotion is because...
Register Today for the Chicago Seminars in October 2012
March 8, 2012 by Brian Cohen
Once again, FlyerTalk member Frugal Travel Guy is hosting the Chicago Seminars from Friday, October 12 through Sunday, October 14, 2012. The registration fee for this year is $85.00, which includes seminars, lunch and...
