In early February, I reported that the Small Luxury Hotel of The World would be ending its relationship with Hyatt. At the time, no dates were given. However, we now know that the Hyatt-SLH drop dead date is May 15, 2024. … [Read more...] about Hyatt-SLH Drop Dead Date is May 15
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Hawaiian Starlink Deployment
During their Q4 2023 earnings call, Hawaiian Air officials mentioned that they've begun offering Starlink satellite-based WiFi onboard certain flights. Well, it turns out there's more information out there about the Hawaiian Starlink deployment. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Starlink Deployment
A Marriott Bold Devaluation Is Coming
Yup, you read that right. The no-annual-fee version of the various Marriott co-brand credit cards is about to undergo some major negative changes, as a Marriott Bold devaluation is coming soon. How, you ask? In the only way possible, really. … [Read more...] about A Marriott Bold Devaluation Is Coming
Capital One Wants to Acquire Discover
The Alaska-Hawaiian is something I didn't see coming. But you know what caught me even more off-guard? The fact that Capital One wants to acquire Discover. As strange as it sounds, the pairing does make a bit of sense, though they have major regulatory hurdles to overcome. … [Read more...] about Capital One Wants to Acquire Discover
Marriott-MGM Integration Is Complete
The much-delayed and convoluted process of partnering MGM Resorts with Marriott appears to finally come to fruition, as it seems as if the Marriott-MGM integration is complete! … [Read more...] about Marriott-MGM Integration Is Complete
Enter: Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air Giveaway
In celebration of Spring Break - that's literally what the contest post says - you can enter to win a Kohala Coast vacation with the Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air giveaway! … [Read more...] about Enter: Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air Giveaway
Delta Increases Its Checked Bag Fees
Following in the footsteps of Alaska, American, and United, Delta increases its checked bag fees. However, it kept its increase more similar to Alaska's than what the other two did. … [Read more...] about Delta Increases Its Checked Bag Fees
JetBlue Calls Off Its Merger With Spirit
As if it has finally seen the writing on the wall, JetBlue calls off its merger with Spirit, as both airlines must now find a way to remain solvent on their own. Of course, whether one or both will be able to or not remains to be seen. … [Read more...] about JetBlue Calls Off Its Merger With Spirit
Rio Las Vegas Joins the World of Hyatt
Hyatt may have lost its key partner in Sin City, but it hasn't given up on the city yet. In fact, as of March 1, the Rio Las Vegas joins the World of Hyatt, giving members a "Strip" option once again. … [Read more...] about Rio Las Vegas Joins the World of Hyatt
Hyatt Spring 2024 Promotion
It's hotel loyalty program promotion season, and it's Hyatt's turn to make an announcement. Unfortunately, the Hyatt Spring 2024 promotion falls flat when compared to Marriott's offering, which is unfortunate. … [Read more...] about Hyatt Spring 2024 Promotion