CVS/Rite Aid Block Apple Pay – New Loyalty Program?
Last week I wrote about Apple Pay for travel. While it was a general failure for travel, I was pleased to say it worked very well at domestic…
Conrad Free Night Promotion
The Conrad chain, a part of the Hilton family, announced a new”Compliments of Conrad” promotion where you can earn a free night or other benefits. Stay four or…
TripIt ‘What-Type-of-Traveler-Are-You?’ Contest
TripIt is curious to know what types of travelers are out there. Just take their traveler personality quiz on Facebook and you are entered. Prizes range from a…
Uber Moves into Las Vegas, Then Kicked Out
Timing is everything. Only one day after I wrote this article stating that Uber was not in Las Vegas, they began service in Las Vegas. Last night I…
American Adds Service from MIA to FRA But…
In an interview with the Miami Herald, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker announced that the carrier will begin non-stop service to Frankfurt next year, as well as adding…
Apple Pay for Travel: Very Far from Great, or Even Good
Quite a few years ago now, I needed a new cellphone but I didn’t want an iPhone. Sure, my husband had one as did all of our kids,…
Marriott Offers $50K New Year’s Eve Package
A couple years ago I enjoyed New Year’s Eve in Orvieto, Italy. It was extraordinary, and a bit expensive, but nothing like what the Marriott Marquis is offering…
Is the Time Right for Flying Biometrics?
I know, what does flying biometrics even mean? Are there weird biometrics flying around us? Is this some kind of new band? Sorry, I didn’t know exactly how…
Uber vs Local Governments – Who Wins?
I have said before that I like Uber. No, they are not perfect but the app-based system is far better than trying to hail a taxi in many…
How Important is Wi-Fi When Flying?
This article reminded me of the recent Wi-Fi survey sponsored by Honeywell. In their second annual survey, Honeywell tells us that about two-thirds of passengers look for Wi-Fi…
