I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far!
On the points & travel front, this week we learned that the US may roll back travel restrictions in mid-May, Marriott rolled out its 2021 Choice Benefits, Iceland opened to vaccinated Americans, a new Norwegian long haul airline was revealed, Delta & WestJet introduced reciprocal elite benefits, the US threatened to ban Cathay Pacific, and more.
With that out of the way, here’s a recap of this week on the blog:
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FAA Extends Zero-Tolerance Policy For Disruptive Passengers
In January the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced a new zero-tolerance policy for air travelers, threatening jail time and/or a fine of up to $35,000 for bad behavior on planes.
There’s an update on this — not only is this policy being extended, but the FAA has done a phenomenal job with enforcement.
My Hotel Status Strategy For 2021
Suffice to say that the past year has been a strange one when it comes to travel loyalty. The travel industry has faced an unprecedented crisis, and has tried to engage members and encourage them to travel, without actually forcing them to travel.
In this post I wanted to talk a bit about my hotel status strategy for this year, given the unique situation that I’m in. What are my priorities, and what status am I trying to qualify for?
Big Marriott Bonvoy Amex Limited Time Bonuses
Marriott’s co-brand portfolio includes cards issued by both American Express and Chase. If you’ve been considering one of these cards, we’re seeing some excellent new limited time bonuses on the co-branded Amex cards.
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Best Western Selling Gift Cards With 20% Bonus
Qatar Airways Selling Miles With 50% Bonus
Chase Freedom Flex 5x Points Categories Q2 2021
Hilton Honors Selling Points With 100% Bonus (0.5 Cents Per Point)
Today Only: Earn 4x Airline Miles On Apple Purchases
World Of Hyatt’s New Hotel Bonus Offer
United MileagePlus Selling Miles With 100% Bonus
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