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United has 2 levels of service on its wide-body jets catered to those who want a little more space: Premium Plus and Polaris. Both classes have distinct differences in the type of seat, as well as the service levels onboard….

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you’re not familiar with Nordic Choice Hotels, it’s an independent hotel brand that operates in Scandinavia. It’s a separate entity from the Choice Hotels you may already…

American Airlines has opened its latest Admirals Club, this time in the regional concourse of Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia. This latest club is the first of the new redesign, showcasing a more modern aesthetic that will…

You just got your shiny new Capital One credit card in the mail, but before you use it, you need to activate it! Activating it is a pretty simple, straightforward process, but is essential to making the card function as…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Icelandair, the flag carrier of the country of Iceland, is running a fantastic fare sale to Europe this fall, into winter. While the travel dates are limited, the…

Hilton Honors, like most hotel loyalty programs, has offered complimentary upgrades to elite members for years. It’s one of the major reasons to be loyal to a particular hotel chain, and the higher status you have, usually the better upgrade…

One of the newest lounges to the American Express portfolio is the Centurion Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport. With LAX being one of the busiest airports in the U.S., it’s no surprise this metropolis has Amex’s top-tier lounge. This…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. There’s a new Amex Offer out allowing you to save on shipping services with UPS. While the offer does have some exclusions, when used correctly, you can save…

If you have an eligible Hilton co-brand American Express card and have free nights as part of your benefits on that card, there’s good news for you. Your free night rewards can now be used any day of the week,…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Design Hotels is running a sale for members of its Design Hotels Community where you can receive up to 40% off the room rate at select properties worldwide….

Alaska Airlines has added some new benefits for its top tier MVP Gold 100K members, a status that was newly introduced into the Mileage Plan program late last year. MVP Gold 100K is Alaska Airlines’ highest elite status tier, and…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Delta Air Lines is making it much harder to earn SkyMiles Medallion starting with the 2024 program year. All elite levels except the bottom Silver Medallion tier will now…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you plan meetings at Hilton hotels, you can earn double the meeting planner points when you book your event by the end of the year, to be…

Margaritaville at Sea is offering a free 2-night cruise from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island for military, first responders, and teachers in recognition of these dedicated professions’ service over the past several years. If you’re an…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. American Express and Panera Bread are partnering up to offer a unique perk to American Express cardholders. You can receive unlimited complimentary beverages in-store with Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club….

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Lately, Alaska Airlines has been focused on dominating in the California market, directly competing with United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, both of which have launched new flights, both intra-California…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Chase has an interesting perk for holders of select credit cards where you can redeem your Ultimate Rewards points toward purchases made on your card, and, rather than…

American Airlines is introducing new healthy menu options in the premium cabin on select routes. Many airlines have been deploying healthier meals and drinks in recent years in response to customer requests, and American is the latest to increase its…

It’s not unusual for an airline to partner with a hotel chain to offer reciprocal benefits. We’ve seen this before with Delta Air Lines and Starwood Hotels, and currently American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels, among many tie-ups. Now, Qatar Airways…

British Airways and Qatar Airways have completed the final elements of their joint venture agreement, which makes it the largest joint venture between 2 airlines in the world. The agreement allows the airlines to coordinate with each other on pricing…

Delta Air Lines has announced several new routes for the summer of 2023, just in time for vacation getaways. Some of the routes are resumptions of service from previous years, some are entirely new, and many of them are geared…