Scandinavian Airlines' upcoming transition to the SkyTeam alliance is approaching quickly, with August 31 being SAS's last day in the Star Alliance. Starting September 1, their new partners will include Air France, KLM, and others. An interesting development was mentioned as a side note in today's SAS newsletter...

We can’t say we’re terribly surprised, but Delta Air Lines is significantly scaling back its German network. Late last year, the airline cut service to one German airport, and now the airline is discontinuing service to another…

Anantara was founded in 2001 with the opening of its first luxury hotel in the coastal town of Hua Hin, Thailand. Today, the portfolio includes over 50 properties worldwide, where they showcase their warm, Thai-inspired hospitality. Nestled in the Balinese jungle, Ubud is already home to several renowned...

Anytime is perfect for a getaway, so take a look at this stunning selection of new properties ready for booking. From a hidden gem on a Greek island to a Sicilian retreat with swim-up rooms, these are some of the best new hotels for your next...

Purchasing Avianca LifeMiles is once again possible with a bonus offer. Until September 19, 2024, you can buy miles with up to a 150% bonus. At best, this results in an average price of 1.34 USD-Cents per mile, slightly above the best value of similar promotions. LifeMiles, thanks to the lack of fuel surcharges, allows us to...

Wizz Air is a Hungarian low-cost airline founded in 2003. It primarily operates in Central and Eastern Europe, offering affordable flights to a wide range of destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Known for its budget-friendly fares, Wizz Air follows a no-frills model, where passengers can purchase...

As our colleagues from meilenoptimieren.com (in German) report, Hilton’s luxury brands, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and LXR Hotels & Resorts, are continuing their “Extra Night” promotion. At over 80 selected hotels, when booking a stay of at least 4 and up to 7 nights, guests receive the “fourth night free.” In...

Hyatt is acquiring Standard International, the parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotel brands. The deal is expected to close in late 2024, at which point these properties will be integrated into Hyatt platforms and join...

Kimpton Da’an Taipei marked a significant milestone for the Kimpton brand as its first venture into the Asian market when it opened in 2019. Nestled in the vibrant Da’an District, this boutique hotel offers a blend of contemporary style and traditional Taiwanese hospitality, making it an ideal choice for...

Lufthansa Airlines has unveiled its new premium lounge in Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. Spanning 600 square meters, the lounge provides guests with a comfortable space to relax or work before their flight...

Through Monday, September 23, 2024, Marriott Bonvoy is offering a bonus on purchased points. It appears that different members may be eligible for different offers, though the accounts we manage all show a bonus of up to 40%, provided you...

Avianca, the South American airline, has implemented an unpopular change to its frequent flyer program. Lifemiles, once a popular program for booking Lufthansa First Class flights at a good value, has been devalued significantly. Avianca, the airline behind the program, has faced financial difficulties in recent...

Florida now has its second St. Regis property with the opening of the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort. The hotel is having its soft opening today (August 16, 2024), and the first guests will soon be welcomed. The 18-acre resort is located on Longboat Key, a barrier island near Sarasota, right on the Gulf of Mexico. The St. Regis features 166 guest rooms and...

As reported by boutiquehotelier.com, in celebration of its tenth anniversary, the luxurious Park Hyatt New York has announced a comprehensive renovation of its suites and rooms, along with the introduction of a brand-new suite...

The hotel programs from Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott offer numerous sweet spots for redeeming points. However, finding availability at the most popular points hotels can be challenging, as only Hilton Honors provides a calendar search. The MaxMyPoint Hotel Rewards Checker can help with this issue. This tool displays all available Hyatt…

With the end of the pandemic, many airlines significantly increased their fuel surcharges. A particularly negative example is Qatar Airways. The surcharge component of the ticket, also known as YQ, now amounts to approximately $1,650 return on the longest business class routes. Unlike its competitor Emirates…

The Ethiopian government has signed an agreement for the design of a new airport near Addis Ababa, which is expected to become the largest in all of Africa. This new airport will have the capacity to accommodate up to 100 million passengers annually, featuring four runways and…

Hilton is currently running their regularly appearing campaign where they are selling points for half the price (or rather they are giving out a 100% bonus which is effectively the same). The promotion is up until September 24th. You can buy a maximum of…

As the colleagues from frankfurtflyer.de (article in German) are reporting, Radisson Rewards has just launched an incredible status promotion. With Radisson Rewards, the European loyalty program of Radisson Hotels, you can now easily secure the highest status with numerous benefits. No challenge, no status match—just like that. And it's valid for...

Anantara Hotels has just launched a few new promotions that focuses on their properties on the Maldives. If you are planning on booking a holiday on the Maldives soon, make sure to check these out - they might save you hundreds or even thousands of Dollars…