Enter the Holland America Line “Choose Your Cruise” sweepstakes by March 31, 2016, for a chance to win the grand prize: a seven-day Holland America Line cruise for two to the winner’s choice of Alaska, Canada and New England, the Caribbean, or Europe, including most onboard meals.
Recap: The Week’s Biggest Stories and Best Deals
27.07.2023 - 18:47 / smartertravel.com / Tim Winship / Credit Card
Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week.
If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly.
These Are America’s 10 Best Airports. And 10 Worst
According to this J.D. Power study, the airport experience is improving. Still, there are better and worse airports, and it’s good to know which are which.
Alaska-Virgin America Merge, Creating 5th Largest U.S. Airline
The merger of Alaska Airlines and Virgin America closed today, making Alaska the fifth largest U.S. airline. Here’s what we know, and what we don’t know.
For Your Un-Bucket List: the World’s 10 Most Corrupt Countries
Here are the world’s 10 most corrupt countries, according to Transparency International. You’ve been warned!
17 Hours on a Plane? Holy Deep Vein Thrombosis!
At 17-hours long, impressive if you’re an airline geek. Scary otherwise.
New IHG Promotion Promises ‘at Least 30,000 Bonus Points’
The latest InterContinental promotion is a series of highly personalized promotions that run the gamut, from stingy to eye-popping. Worth checking out.
Hilton Extends Double/Triple-Points Offer
Through January 31, 2017, Hilton HHonors members can earn double points for Hilton stays, or triple points if those stays are booked via the Hilton app.
Choice Hotels Offers Double Points for Winter Stays
Between December 15, 2016, and February 9, 2017, Choice Privileges members can earn double points for every stay, up to a maximum of 30,000 bonus points.
Flash Sale: Delta Award Tickets to Asia
Delta has announced a 48-hour flash sale on award travel between the U.S. and select cities in Asia. Snooze you lose!
Enter This Sweepstakes to Win ‘Starbucks for Life’
Enter this sweepstakes to win free Starbucks for 30 years. That’s an eye-opening $56,575 worth of caffeination.
Somebody has to win, right? Might as well be you.
More from SmarterTravel: Alaska-Virgin America Merge, Creating 5th Largest U.S. Airline DOT Again Raises Specter of Inflight Phone Calling Shopping Alert: Earn JetBlue Points for AmazonAfter 20 years working in the travel industry, and 15 years writing about it, Tim Winship knows a thing or two about travel. Follow him on Twitter @twinship.
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Miles & Points: The Week’s Best Frequent-Flyer Deals (Week of April 1, 2016)
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Alaska Air, Delta to Cut Ties. Who’s the Biggest Loser?
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Miles & Points: The Week’s Best Frequent-Flyer Deals (Week of March 18, 2016)
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From Wyndham: a $100 Rebate (but Mind the Hurdles)
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Win a 7-Night Trip for 2 to New Zealand
Enter the Babich Wines “Trip to New Zealand” sweepstakes by August 31, 2016, for a chance to win the grand prize: a seven-night trip for two to New Zealand, including air to and within New Zealand; hotels in Auckland, Marlborough, and Queenstown; choice of activities; and a NZD$1,000 gift card.
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For Newark Flyers, Help Is on the Way!
In April, when the FAA removed restrictions on additional flights at Newark Liberty International Airport, the hope was that other airlines would increase their share of the airport’s flights, in the process eroding United’s dominance and near-monopoly pricing in that important market.
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The End Begins for Virgin America’s Loyalty Program
With Alaska Airline’s acquisition of Virgin America, it was just a matter of time before Virgin’s loyalty program, Elevate, was terminated and its members folded into Alaska’s Mileage Plan program. In the meantime, the programs were somewhat integrated, allowing reciprocal mileage earning. And beginning on January 9, 2017, Elevate members will be able to convert their points at a 1:1.3 ratio to miles in Mileage Plan, and have their Virgin status matched in Alaska’s program.