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I recently had the opportunity to stay at the Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton in South Africa shortly after it opened. It was a pleasant surprise when I checked my World of Hyatt account activity after my stay and saw that…

If you asked me to choose my favorite credit card, I’d be hard-pressed to pick between my current top two: the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi and the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express. Both cards offer excellent…

Loyalty programs have become a significant source of revenue for airlines and hotel companies. One of the ways they generate income is by selling airline miles and hotel points directly to travelers. This allows the loyalty programs to receive an…

In October 2023, American Express made significant changes to its mid-tier Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and top-tier Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. These changes included higher annual fees and the removal of lounge access. However, Amex also…

British Airways has recently made changes to its Avios earning program, following the lead of major U.S. airlines and sister airline Iberia. Previously, British Airways Executive Club members were awarded Avios based on the distance they flew, but now they…

Canadian budget carrier Lynx Air is continuing its expansion in the United States with the addition of Boston and San Francisco as its newest destinations. The airline, which commenced operations in April 2022, will operate flights to both cities from…

The world of inflight entertainment is constantly evolving, with airlines always looking for new ways to enhance the passenger experience. In recent years, we have seen the rise of seatback screens, tablets, and smartphones as the primary means of entertainment…

British Airways (BA) has recently made changes to its minimum connection time at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminal 5. The airline has increased the minimum connection time from one hour to 75 minutes in an effort to minimize the risk…

Time is the most valuable commodity we have in life. It is something that cannot be bought, borrowed, or saved for later use. Time is constantly moving forward, and once it is gone, it is gone forever. This reality is…