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Delta Air Lines is jumping on the Bluetooth bandwagon. Starting in 2026, the Atlanta-based carrier will begin rolling out Bluetooth connectivity to more planes and cabins, allowing passengers on its newest aircraft to pair their Apple AirPods or other wireless listening devices to its inflight entertainment system.Delta announced its new Bluetooth plans Tuesday in a keynote presentation at the Las Vegas Sphere, held as part of CES, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics shows – and among the largest conventions each year in Las Vegas.Delta Air Lines takes over the Sphere in Las Vegas for a keynote at CES…

Reading Time: minute UK: Hotel and leisure club operator Village Hotels has purchased the former Crowne Plaza site at Caversham Bridge, Reading.  The property, acquired from Brightbay Real Estate Partners, an affiliate of Starwood Capital Group, will undergo a multimillion-pound renovation in line with the Village brand.  It forms part of a wider investment programme launched in September which will see Village upgrade more than 50 per cent of its portfolio, including bedroom and facility extensions, refurbishments to existing bedrooms, and upgraded leisure and fitness offerings.  Electric vehicle charging points will also be installed across Village’s 33 UK locations. With…

Imagine my surprise when I recently received emails from both Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines offering a generous extension of trip credits in my account. Both letters read that the credits had just had their expiration extended by five years.In the case of Alaska, the email suggested that the credit came from a flight disruption; however, I’d canceled the trip myself and received credits to use on future flights.”Earlier this year you were issued an Alaska Airlines flight credit following a flight disruption,” the email read. “We are pleased to inform you that your credit is valid and redeemable…

Getting a great deal on a cruise is getting harder. Strong demand for cruises over the past year has allowed cruise lines to raise fares sharply and cut back on last-minute discounts to fill unsold cabins.One line recently said bookings have been so strong that it would be stopping all last-minute discounts indefinitely.As a result, the fares you’ll find for cruises this year are significantly higher — by 20% or more — than they were in 2019.So, how do you get the best cruise deal if you’re trying to book a cruise for this year and beyond? To start —…

It’s always hard seeing most of my elite status levels reset to zero come Jan. 1. It’s a tough reminder that if you want to keep your status in the coming year, you’ll need to get back on the hamster wheel.Some of us at TPG have decided the juice is no longer worth the squeeze when it comes to upper-tier elite status or have even decided not to pursue status at all.But for those of us who are truly addicted to top-tier status (like me), we need to start the games again.Plus, there are some bright spots: Rollover credits, miles…

Frontier Airlines is growing its presence at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with the addition of three new routes.The Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier announced on Tuesday that it’s adding service from JFK to the following airports:Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), starting April 22.Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), starting May 1.Miami International Airpoirt (MIA), starting March 30.Value check: Are airline credit cards worth it anymore?The Los Angeles and Miami flights will operate once daily, while service to DFW will fly four days a week.Frontier’s new flights will all have plenty of competition, though none of the other carriers…

You have a credit card affiliated with your favorite airline, and it gives you free checked bags and extra miles to redeem toward free travel. You have a card associated with your favorite hotel loyalty program, and you earn free nights and elite night credits. If you’re also an avid cruiser, does it make sense to get the credit card linked to your favorite cruise line in the hope of earning free cruises and making your way more quickly through the loyalty program tiers?We’ll explore the benefits of applying for a card with your favorite cruise line and compare that…

Many travelers believe the Delta SkyMiles program has decreased in value over the years. However, Delta Medallion status can be extremely valuable if you travel with Delta regularly. One particularly valuable perk is the Choice Benefits program available to Platinum and Diamond Medallion members.Whether you’re a newly minted Delta Medallion member or a longtime Delta Air Lines loyalist, here’s what you need to know about Delta Choice Benefits, including how to earn them, when to select them and which benefits are best.How to earn Delta Choice BenefitsYou earn Delta Choice Benefits each calendar year you qualify for Platinum or Diamond…

Going for Globalist status with Hyatt this year? Well, you can get a head start on elite night credits by getting out into nature.Right now, World of Hyatt has a limited-time offer of double tier-qualifying night credits for stays at Under Canvas luxury glamping sites. To earn the double tier-qualifying night credits, World of Hyatt members must register for the promotion online by Feb. 28 and complete stays with eligible nights between March 7 and June 15.Under Canvas has luxury camping destinations across the country near popular national parks like Arches and Great Smoky Mountains. But the Under Canvas experience…

Mews Acquires Clarity Hospitality Software to Extend its Reach in APAC and UK – Image Credit Unsplash    Mews has announced its acquisition of Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions. This move will extend Mews’ operations in Asia Pacific (APAC) and the UK. Clarity, established in New Zealand in 1992, offers property and event management systems to upscale properties and hotels. It expanded its presence to the UK in 2016 and now serves several hotel groups, event venues, and independent hotels throughout APAC and the UK. Currently, Mews’ technology is utilized by numerous hotels in APAC and the UK. This acquisition will bolster…