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PSA: Oakland renames their Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland
Last Friday, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to change the name of the Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. This change only applies to the official name of the airport and not the airport code (which is OAK). San Francisco officials are not happy with this change and…
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Google’s Find My Device Network is going live
After nearly a year of delays, Google is finally rolling out its Find My Device network. Travelers now have another option to consider when shopping for Bluetooth tracker tags for their luggage on upcoming trips. Additionally, some existing noise-canceling earbuds, such as the Sony WF-1000XM5, will come with this feature built-in for added convenience. How…
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Chase is removing Priority Pass restaurant benefits
Chase is removing the restaurant benefit from its Priority Pass offering on the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, and J.P. Morgan Reserve Credit Card. The removal will go into effect on July 1st, 2024. This perk was particularly valuable in the US, where many airports lack lounges that participate in the Priority Pass network.…
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Alaska Airlines launches subscription service
Alaska Access, Alaska Airlines’ new subscription service, offers early deal access and monthly wifi vouchers for $5 a month. However, its appeal may vary compared to alternatives like Going.com and T-Mobile’s free wifi plans
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How to Score Incredible Flight Deals (cash edition)
Last Updated: 2024-09-12 Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in nabbing fantastic travel bargains. One of my most memorable finds was a roundtrip ticket with United Airlines from Seattle to Tokyo for a mere $377.16 back in 2016. Today, I will share with you the secrets of how I score these deals. Here’s an…
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2024 World of Hyatt’s Hotel Category Shifts: What You Need to Know
The World of Hyatt hotel loyalty program is updating categories for 183 properties, with 137 hotels moving up and 46 down, impacting points for free nights. From March 26th, 2024, new reservations will follow the updated chart, while existing ones booked before will maintain current rates, and refunds issued if necessary. Notable changes include Grand…