Points and PDBs (2025)

28/02/2025

This just in - we are hearing rumblings that Hyatt has reportedly extended the "legacy" Guest of Honor benefits for another year. This means that Globalist members can continue to confer their benefits like upgrades, breakfast, and late check-out as a gift when redeeming points for someone else to stay at a Hyatt property on a free night until February 28, 2026, for bookings through February 28, 2027....

This just in - we are hearing rumblings that Hyatt has reportedly extended the "legacy" Guest of Honor benefits for another year. This means that Globalist members can continue to confer their benefits like upgrades, breakfast, and late check-out as a gift when redeeming points for someone else to s...

22/08/2024

Traveling can be stressful enough without the added pressure of avoiding exorbitant gas prices near the airport. Unfortunately, if you're refueling your rental car near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), you might encounter just that. A gas station near the airport is charging upwards of $5 a gallon, and it’s causing quite a stir among unsuspecting travelers....

Traveling can be stressful enough without the added pressure of avoiding exorbitant gas prices near the airport. Unfortunately, if you're refueling your rental car near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), you might encounter just that. A gas station near the airport is charging upwards of...

06/08/2024

The days of freeloading on T-Mobile’s inflight Wi-Fi are coming to an end. It was a good run while it lasted, wasn’t it? For years, T-Mobile’s offer of complimentary inflight Wi-Fi to those on qualifying 5G plans was a standout feature, but it also opened the door to a glaring loophole. The system’s lack of verification meant that anyone armed with a T-Mobile customer’s number could access the Wi-Fi without paying a cent....

The days of freeloading on T-Mobile’s inflight Wi-Fi are coming to an end. It was a good run while it lasted, wasn’t it? For years, T-Mobile’s offer of complimentary inflight Wi-Fi to those on qualifying 5G plans was a standout feature, but it also opened the door to a glaring loophole. The sy...

25/07/2024

A guest at a Hilton property made a discovery that's sure to raise more than a few eyebrows – and possibly the blood pressure of hotel management and guests alike. Tucked away under the iron, of all places, was crystal m**h....

A guest at a Hilton property made a discovery that's sure to raise more than a few eyebrows – and possibly the blood pressure of hotel management and guests alike. Tucked away under the iron, of all places, was crystal m**h.

20/05/2024

American Airlines’ Award Map tool has become an essential resource for travelers seeking to book award flights. However, users are noticing som**hing unusual tonight: some European capitals are appearing with incorrect and offensive names....

American Airlines’ Award Map tool has become an essential resource for travelers seeking to book award flights. However, users are noticing som**hing unusual tonight: some European capitals are appearing with incorrect and offensive names.

06/04/2024

In Fall of 2022, Orlando International Airport (MCO) opened Terminal C, a stunning, spacious new terminal that’s a stark contrast to the confusing, crowded, and cramped Terminals A & B. Truly, it’s hard to walk through the new terminal and believe that you’re at MCO - yes, that MCO. That said, if your airline is in a different terminal, can you walk through the new terminal at all?...

In Fall of 2022, Orlando International Airport (MCO) opened Terminal C, a stunning, spacious new terminal that’s a stark contrast to the confusing, crowded, and cramped Terminals A & B. Truly, it’s hard to walk through the new terminal and believe that you’re at MCO - yes, that MCO. That said,...

23/03/2024

While generally considered some of the best domestic airline lounges, Amex’s Centurion Lounges have been victims of their own success since the first location opened as Las Vegas’s McCarran (now Harry Reid) Airport in 2013. With Amex’s lax underwriting standards, it seems anyone and their dog can get approved for the bank’s Platinum Card, and their lounges in the US have suffered from overcrowding and long waits for entry in some cases....

While generally considered some of the best domestic airline lounges, Amex’s Centurion Lounges have been victims of their own success since the first location opened as Las Vegas’s McCarran (now Harry Reid) Airport in 2013. With Amex’s lax underwriting standards, it seems anyone and their dog ...

21/03/2024

Back in the day, Wi-Fi at airports was largely a paid service, but now nearly every major airport offers some form of free Wi-Fi to all travelers. Now it seems we're seeing the exact opposite phenomenon with power outlets in airports, with reports on Reddit suggesting that Memphis International Airport (MEM) is trialing monetization of power outlets with Japanese startup company Vidergy Networks. Yes, seriously....

Back in the day, Wi-Fi at airports was largely a paid service, but now nearly every major airport offers some form of free Wi-Fi to all travelers. Now it seems we're seeing the exact opposite phenomenon with power outlets in airports, with reports on Reddit suggesting that Memphis International Airp...

19/03/2024

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) is gearing up for what could be a significant move by the carrier. The union recently announced that it has retained several law firms in anticipation of Southwest Airlines potentially acquiring another airline. This move signals that SWAPA is taking proactive steps to protect its members' interests in the event of a merger or acquisition....

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) is gearing up for what could be a significant move by the carrier. The union recently announced that it has retained several law firms in anticipation of Southwest Airlines potentially acquiring another airline. This move signals that SWAPA is taking...

27/02/2024

Once a year, usually around late February, Hyatt announces a slew of hotel award category changes. So far, unlike their competitors which have all gone to fully-dynamic award pricing, Hyatt still maintains an award chart, and opts to make changes all at once, one time per year. This can lead to outsize value, particularly during peak times and large events....

Once a year, usually around late February, Hyatt announces a slew of hotel award category changes. So far, unlike their competitors which have all gone to fully-dynamic award pricing, Hyatt still maintains an award chart, and opts to make changes all at once, one time per year. This can lead to outs...

25/02/2024

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you might have seen a video claiming that Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom burned down yesterday. The video shows images of the castle engulfed in flames, and suggests the Reedy Creek Fire Department took an hour to arrive on scene, at which point the castle was unsalvageable....

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you might have seen a video claiming that Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom burned down yesterday. The video shows images of the castle engulfed in flames, and suggests the Reedy Creek Fire Department took an hour to arrive on scene, at which...

20/02/2024

American Airlines has announced some changes to its AAdvantage program that will affect how you earn miles and Loyalty Points on flights, depending on where you book. Starting with tickets issued on May 1, 2024, you will only earn miles and Loyalty Points on flights when you: Book directly with American and eligible partner airlines. Book travel anywhere as an AAdvantage Business member or contracted corporate traveler....

American Airlines has announced some changes to its AAdvantage program that will affect how you earn miles and Loyalty Points on flights, depending on where you book. Starting with tickets issued on May 1, 2024, you will only earn miles and Loyalty Points on flights when you: Book directly with Amer...

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