From: The Points Guy - Wednesday Dec 12, 2018 02:08 pm
✈ How Long Do Marriott Rewards Points Take to Transfer? & More Daily News From TPG ✈
Important Marriott update and transfer times Yesterday marked another milestone in the Marriott/SPG integration, as the remaining legacy SPG brands shifted their reservations onto Marriott's site. This means that Points Advance is now live for these properties, a great development for top-tier properties like the St. Regis Maldives. We also released our guide to Marriott transfer times this morning, so check it out if you're thinking about converting your points to airline miles.
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By Benji Stawski on Dec 12, 2018 08:55 am What makes the combined Marriott Rewards program more valuable than many other hotel programs isn’t just the sheer number of properties you can now book using points but also the wide variety of airline partners to which you can transfer points. With the integration of Marriott, SPG and Ritz-Carlton, you now have a whopping 44 ... Read in browser »
By Jessica Puckett on Dec 12, 2018 08:00 am While landing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) Monday afternoon, Air Canada Flight 15’s tail struck the runway. The Boeing 777-300’s tail was damaged significantly — enough that the outgoing flight to Toronto was canceled because the aircraft had to undergo repairs. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. TAIL STRIKE Air Canada #AC15 from Toronto struck ... Read in browser »
By The Points Guy on Dec 12, 2018 07:00 am Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Tony, who made a common mistake while changing a rental car reservation: Our family made a rental car reservation for a trip to Yosemite National Park. We were flying into San Jose, CA to save on flights, knowing it would be a three-hour drive to ... Read in browser »
By Laura Itzkowitz on Dec 12, 2018 06:00 am One of the biggest celestial events of the year, the Geminid meteor shower, will return for its annual display on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. It’s a show guaranteed to dazzle. Nicholas Moscovitz, an astronomer at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, told Fox 12 News, “Thursday or Friday night around 2am is when the ... Read in browser »
By Katie Genter on Dec 11, 2018 08:30 pm Normally, earning airline miles during hotel stays doesn’t make sense. But this winter, La Quinta — which will be folded into the Wyndham Rewards program soon — is offering the opportunity to earn three times the normal amount of American Airlines AAdvantage miles when you forgo earning La Quinta Returns points. Through this offer, you’ll ... Read in browser »
By Brendan Dorsey on Dec 11, 2018 08:15 pm If you’re in the market for luggage, Tuesday would be a good day to buy since there’s a great opportunity to save some serious cash. To take advantage of this deal, you’ll have to do a bit of stacking. First you’ll want to check your American Express cards to see if you’re eligible for the ... Read in browser »
By Emily McNutt on Dec 11, 2018 08:00 pm Car rental company Hertz and biometric identification company CLEAR have partnered to offer renters the ability to use their fingerprint or eyescan to pick up a car. The partnership marks the first time a rental car company has teamed up with a biometric solution. The Hertz Fast Lane powered by CLEAR, which launched on Tuesday, ... Read in browser »
By Jordan Allen on Dec 11, 2018 07:30 pm Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows ... Read in browser »
By JT Genter on Dec 11, 2018 07:17 pm Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. At the end of October, American Airlines rolled out a new mileage discount program called Economy Web Specials which offered AAdvantage members a chance to ... Read in browser »
By Emily McNutt on Dec 11, 2018 07:15 pm For many, the thought of one of the most luxe and modern products in the sky being offered by a US carrier doesn’t exactly come naturally. US carriers have long trailed behind their European and Asian competitors when it comes the best of business and first class. But Delta’s newest hard product — its Delta ... Read in browser »
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