As we all know, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is going to bump up the fees of virtually all their trusted traveler programs with the exception of TSA PreCheck. The biggest question that followed was what would happen to credit card fee credits. Well, I'm happy to report that two issuers up their trusted traveler fee credits. … [Read more...] about Two Issuers Up Their Trusted Traveler Fee Credit
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Mr And Mrs Smith Goes Live With Hyatt
With the departure of Small Luxury Hotels, which is defecting to Hilton, Hyatt has had a hole in its portfolio. Of course, at around the same time of SLH's bad news, we learned of a replacement. Now, Mr and Mrs Smith goes live with Hyatt, restoring a broader selection of properties to World of Hyatt members. … [Read more...] about Mr And Mrs Smith Goes Live With Hyatt
DOT Sets New Consumer Protection Rules
The Biden Administration's Department of Transportation is going after some of consumers' largest complaints against airlines - refunds and fees. And while I rarely have issues with either of these, I for one welcome the fact that the DOT sets new consumer protection rules. … [Read more...] about DOT Sets New Consumer Protection Rules
Hawaiian Has Paused Its 717 Replacement Study
The other week, the incredible Sam Chui hopped aboard Hawaiian's inaugural SFO-HNL Boeing 787 flight. There were several surprises in his video and companion write up, including the fact that Hawaiian has paused its 717 replacement study. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Has Paused Its 717 Replacement Study
Disneyland Gets Its First Approval to Expand
The Walt Disney Company's first and oldest theme park is going to get its largest expansion in decades after the Disneyland gets its first approval to expand from Anaheim City Council approved Disney's DisneylandForward plans. … [Read more...] about Disneyland Gets Its First Approval to Expand
HNL Welcomes Autonomous Electric Shuttles
In a bid to improve travelers' experience and efficiency at the airport, HNL welcomes autonomous electric shuttles as part of a test to see if the new vehicles are suitable for standard airport operations. … [Read more...] about HNL Welcomes Autonomous Electric Shuttles