Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Lufthansa and their first class excursion companion fares between Spain and Colombia.
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British Airways has instituted an annoying boarding procedure in some markets that I call a scam.
Even when the plane is not ready for boarding, the boarding starts, and the gate agents pack the jetway full and make you wait umpteenth minutes until you can enter the aircraft.
Accor ALL has launched a new offer for stays at select Southern European countries between December 9 – February 2, 2020.
Accor Live Limitless members can earn double points for all stays in December and triple for stays January 1 – February 2. You must register for this offer and then book by January 10.
The Insolvency Administrator for Germany’s Condor (Thomas Cook Airlines) has sent letters to some customers who still have valid vouchers or other credits with the airline from before the tourism giants insolvency this fall.
Customers who have any kind of value left from Condor have to register the value with the administrator to be paid the amount (or a percentage of it) in cash through the administration process.
IHG Rewards Club has launched two new offers for stays this winter in Greater China (China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan) through February 29, 2020.
Members can buy a breakfast for two or add a bonus points package for stays at Holiday Inn Express-hotels for a modest price.
Marriott Bonvoy has continuously updated its terms and conditions governing the loyalty program ever since the program merger in August 2018.
We have covered all these changes when they are significant enough (some are just clearing up the language). Now, there are two significant changes implemented of which one has already been in place but not properly disclosed.
United Airlines made an announcement earlier this year that they would stop publishing award charts in November 2019 (following what Delta had done prior).
Now, United Airlines has launched Flight Award Deals pages that feature deals for MileagePlus members to use their miles.
Korean Air is making changes to its SKYPASS frequent flier program starting from 2021 that will affect the number of miles earned, number of miles required for awards, and elite qualification.
The number of miles earned for select economy class fare classes is reduced by 64%. Most awards will require more miles as well as Korean Air moves from region to distance-based system.
IHG yesterday announced that they would launch IHG Studio that will eventually find its way to all affiliated hotels.
IHG Studio allows members to stream content from their devices to the TV, order in-room dining and make requests, and also pay using points.
It’s the end of an era for travelers at LAX as industry veteran SuperShuttle has informed franchisees they will shut down their Los Angeles operations effective January 1, 2020.
The last rides will be on December 31, 2019 after which passengers have to seek out alternate arrangements and if already prepaid seek refunds rather sooner than later.
Air Italy is currently running an AVIOS 50% OFF promotion, which provides half price off on the redemption of flights with AVIOS on their network.
With this promo, you can book a one way ticket between North America and Europe/Africa or between Italy and the Maldives from 15,000 Avios one way!
