Hotel News

Hotel industry news including brand acquisitions, property openings, loyalty program changes and developments affecting points-and-miles travelers.

British Airways

Mar 20, 2026

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12 min read

British Airways' Free Starlink Rollout Begins & A Maui Resort Just Became a St. Regis

Free in-flight WiFi is finally arriving on BA, a luxury Maui resort joins Marriott, Capital One launches a travel app, and Chase Avios transfer bonuses end soon

Hilton Honors

Hilton Under Fire: DHS Accuses Hotel of Canceling Federal Reservations

Jan 7, 2026

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3 min read

Hilton Under Fire: DHS Accuses Hotel of Canceling Federal Reservations

From government standoffs to spa disasters, today's lineup includes a Hilton controversy, injury at Conrad Maldives, British Airways' hidden guarantee, and Hawaiian's oneworld debut.

Credit Cards

Swiss Business Class Wide Open for Summer 2026 + Citi's Premium Card Math Doesn't Add Up

Nov 24, 2025

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3 min read

Swiss Business Class Wide Open for Summer 2026 + Citi's Premium Card Math Doesn't Add Up

Swiss releases up to 9 business class award seats per flight, Citi's new Strata Elite delivers shocking first-year value, plus Holiday Inn's breakfast downgrade begins December 1st

Credit Cards

Emirates Adds Free Starlink Wi-Fi, Hotels Track Towels With $17K Fines, Citi's Best AAdvantage Bonus Returns

Nov 18, 2025

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3 min read

Emirates Adds Free Starlink Wi-Fi, Hotels Track Towels With $17K Fines, Citi's Best AAdvantage Bonus Returns

Emirates announces fleetwide free Starlink rollout by 2027, hotels embed RFID chips in towels with shocking fines, plus Citi's 75K AAdvantage Business bonus is back

Premium Economy

Spirit Airlines Slashes Fleet in Half & Targets Legacy Carriers (Plus: New British Airways Seats!)

Oct 7, 2025

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3 min read

Spirit Airlines Slashes Fleet in Half & Targets Legacy Carriers (Plus: New British Airways Seats!)

From Spirit's bold transformation to a surprise Waldorf Astoria, today's stories reshape the travel landscape

Airline Routes

🔥 Chase's 5K Aeroplan Deal + Luxury Hotel Updates You Can't Miss

Aug 8, 2025

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3 min read

🔥 Chase's 5K Aeroplan Deal + Luxury Hotel Updates You Can't Miss

Score flights for just 1K points, plus exciting news about Park Hyatt KL and safari adventures

Award Flights

Devaluations & New Openings: Navigate the Latest in Award Travel

Jul 2, 2025

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3 min read

Devaluations & New Openings: Navigate the Latest in Award Travel

Explore transfer changes, standby options, and exciting hotel launches.

Hotel News

British Airways' Free Starlink Rollout Begins & A Maui Resort Just Became a St. Regis

Hilton Under Fire: DHS Accuses Hotel of Canceling Federal Reservations

Swiss Business Class Wide Open for Summer 2026 + Citi's Premium Card Math Doesn't Add Up

Emirates Adds Free Starlink Wi-Fi, Hotels Track Towels With $17K Fines, Citi's Best AAdvantage Bonus Returns

Spirit Airlines Slashes Fleet in Half & Targets Legacy Carriers (Plus: New British Airways Seats!)

🔥 Chase's 5K Aeroplan Deal + Luxury Hotel Updates You Can't Miss

Devaluations & New Openings: Navigate the Latest in Award Travel

Miles & Points Daily