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Amtrak Select status is the entry-level status in Amtrak’s Guest Rewards program. There are 3 status levels in the Amtrak Guest Rewards program: Today, we’re talking about the lowest level, Select. Those with Select status receive several benefits and special…

Walt Disney World Resort has recently announced some exciting updates to their Park Hopper benefit, which will delight parkgoers. Beginning on January 4, 2024, guests who have a Park Hopper ticket or an Annual Pass can now enjoy the flexibility…

American Airlines recently disbanded its partnership — and with it the so-called Northeast Alliance — with JetBlue, and since that time, the carrier has begun to add back service to various airports across the Northeast that it relied on JetBlue…

LOT Polish Airlines, the flag carrier of Poland, has announced big plans to open a new business class lounge in Chicago, update its Boeing 787 aircraft interiors, and order new aircraft. This expansion shows the carrier’s growth in the past…

American Express has released a new Amex Offer through which you can earn 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards points when you spend $500 or more at Saks Fifth Avenue. This is a decent amount of points to earn, and you could…

The Amtrak Guest Rewards program is Amtrak’s loyalty program for riding trains across the U.S. While many people tend to remember programs associated with airlines, hotels, and car rental programs, Amtrak has a somewhat robust loyalty scheme with several elite…

Select Executive is the highest status level Amtrak offers members of their Guest Rewards program. There are 3 tiers in Amtrak’s loyalty program: In this post, we’ll look at the top tier status, Select Executive. The perks are numerous, and…

Aeromexico has announced 17 new routes to the U.S., a major expansion for the airline that otherwise could not take place the last few years due to government restrictions. The new routes will all be with codeshare with Delta Air…

Disney has opened its second Disney Vacation Club property at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. The resort, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, is a more economical option than the current Grand Californian Hotel that’s currently on the property, and…

If you’re a late-night rider on Amtrak in the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak has introduced a new way to save on fares for select departures. Amtrak’s new “Night Owl” program will reward travelers traveling at off-peak times with extraordinarily cheap tickets….

Air Canada will be launching a flight on its regional arm, Air Canada Express, from Montréal, Canada, to St. Louis, Missouri. The new route will begin on May 4, 2024, and will be the seventh international service from St. Louis…

Delta Air Lines has added several new routes for the 2024 season, including several route extensions. These routes add additional options to several popular cities, and you’ll be able to book these flights immediately. New Transatlantic Routes and Updates Here…

WestJet is adding a new twice-weekly service from Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, to Las Vegas, Nevada. The new route will complement the already existing service out of somewhat nearby Vancouver and will be another option for Canadians to visit…

Hyatt will be opening over 25 new hotels across the Americas over the next few years, an exciting expansion for the chain across luxury and lifestyle brands. You’ll find new hotels in sunny spots like Cancún and metropolitan areas like…

As first reported by LoyaltyLobby, Philippine Airlines is having to rebook passengers on other airlines thanks to its expired agreement with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection that would have allowed the airline to view and verify passenger enrollments under…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Frontier Airlines has released a new opportunity where you can match your elite status from a major airline, hotel, or cruise line loyalty program to an equivalent status in…

Delta Air Lines has added 3 new routes to its map and has brought back several services that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new routes primarily serve cities on the West Coast and will be useful to…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Be sure to check your Chase cards to see if you were targeted to receive 10% off your next Condor Airlines ticket. As airline discounts are very rare, this…

Kelowna is British Columbia’s third-largest metropolitan area after Vancouver and Victoria. As an update to its winter schedule, WestJet will be adding 2 new routes out of the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las…

IHG has opened a new hotel in South Philadelphia near the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and South Philadelphia Sports Complex called the Holiday Inn Philadelphia Airport – Stadium Area. This new hotel is a conversion of an office building and…

After a months-long renovation, American Airlines has reopened its Admirals Club at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Modeled in a style similar to the new Admirals Club at Reagan National Airport (DCA), the lounge features a much more modern aesthetic…