Following is our regular summary of best and the most recent travel news traveler promotions recorded during the past week.
If it was a good deal–or a bad deal–from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you may read all about it, and plan your travel accordingly.
No Dumb Questions? Travel Agents Beg to Differ
Is there a place for travel agents in the do-it-yourself world of today? Judging from some of the dumb questions asked by travellers, the solution is “Yes!”
Why Warren Buffett Loves Airlines, and You Shouldn’t
It usually means that pricing power has shifted from consumers to the airlines when investors like Warren Buffett go all-in on airline stocks. Bad news for flyers.
Pilots Vote ‘No Confidence’ in American Air’s CEO
Flyers could feel the effects of the festering ill will between American Airlines’ workers and the organization’s top executives.
Free Coach Meals Coming to (Some) Delta Flights
After over a decade, Delta is currently bringing meal service in coach back. As soon as it on select flights, for now, it’s an encouraging improvement.
Facing Slack Demand, Airlines Cut Back on Cuba Flights
Airlines have cut back on Cuba flights and lowered ticket prices. That is not likely to spur a surge in travel to the island country.
Trump Travel Ban Is Hurting the Travel Industry
Based on two recent studies, the Trump travel ban is dampening demand for flights to and by the U.S. It is a trade-off: security versus jobs.
Best-Ever Bonus for Starwood Credit Card Is Back
During April 5 customers can earn up to 35,000 bonus points when registering for the Starwood Preferred Guest credit card.
Earn an Additional 500 Hilton Points for Mobile Bookings
Throughout this year’s end, Hilton Honors members can earn 500 bonus miles for each stay reserved using the Hilton program.
Acquire a 5-Day Disney World Holiday Package for 4 People
Enter to win a four-night Disney World holiday package, such as airfare, hotel, ground transport, theme park passes, along with a gift certificate.
Someone needs to win this particular trip? Might as well be you.