Office for a Day Or Love Hotel by the Hour? Hyatt’s New Offer
I'll give it to Hyatt, they are being creative in 'these uncertain times,' a phrase that is overused. Their first bold move was cutting Globalist status, a topic that has been over-analyzed on every.single.blog,...
Becoming Hyatt Globalist Again: TPOL’s Masterpiece Strategy
It was only a matter of time until the revaluation took place. With the economy frozen and TPOL grounded (see The Covid Trip Report), companies are beginning to do anything they can to inspire...
AA Gift Reveal!
I was so excited when I received the email that I had a gift waiting for me from American Airlines. What could it be?
I logged in.
I clicked.
I found.
I received this.
My miles were...
Who Is Buying Points?
I've rarely bought points. To me, it's like cheating the game. Aeroplan just had a deal to sell points for 1 penny each. Marriott is giving a bonus for purchasing points. Unless it's a...
TPOL Cancels NY, Dow Doesn’t Plunge
Yesterday, I wrote that fares were too cheap to pass on a business trip to NY. Today, I read de Blasio's warning to avoid crowded subways. I made the decision to postpone...
Thank You Coronavirus? Dirt Cheap Flights to NYC
I wrote about how AA let me cancel my flights with no fee and how Delta did the same. In the Delta post, I wrote that I don't recommend people travel during this time...
Super Bowl with Bonvoy Points? Not Since the Bills Lost
I've been complaining about the decline in points redemptions (see Chasing Status in 2020: A Worthless Pursuit?). I thought a great way to go out with a bang was to burn my Bonvoy balance...
Travel Planning: Check Prices Or Just Go?
Check Prices Or Just Go is part of the ANA, Take Me ‘Round the World Trip Report.
I hate on hotel booking website commercials for good reason (see Badda Book, Badda Boom? Who Does Your...
Prestige 4th Night Free: My Last Great Use
Prestige 4th Night Free is part of the TPOL in Shanghai Trip Report.
As part of my ANA, Take Me 'Round the World Trip, I stopped in Shanghai for a few weeks. I thought I...
Phantom Availability Solved? New Delta Website to Blame?
Yesterday, I wrote a beautiful metaphorical post on how Delta's website is the Phantom of the Opera. Delta's customer service tried to blame China Southern. Today, I am more convinced that Delta is to...
