Guide to The Updated AAdvantage Business Program
February 23, 2024 - The Points Guy's guide, published on February 22, 2024, details the new AAdvantage Business program introduced by American Airlines, replacing the retired Business Extra program. The program aims to reward businesses and their employees for booking revenue flights through American-owned channels. Eligible flights through the American website or app can earn American miles for businesses and Loyalty Points for employees, in addition to the standard rewards from the American AAdvantage program.
The program becomes effective on April 14, 2024, for CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® cardholders who signed up before October 16, 2023. The guide further explains how businesses can earn and transfer AAdvantage miles and how business travelers can earn Loyalty Points through the program. Overall, the AAdvantage Business program is presented as a way for businesses and travelers to accumulate more rewards when booking through American-owned channels, with benefits highlighted for both parties. Read more...
Delta Sync is an Inflight Entertainment Game Changer
December 28, 2023 - Delta Sync, Delta Air Lines' innovative program, customizes travel experiences for its passengers, enhancing both digital and physical aspects of their journey. Enabled through a SkyMiles membership, Delta Sync offers personalized features like seamless boarding, fast, free Wi-Fi on most domestic U.S. flights, and the ability to customize trip preferences. Additionally, Delta Sync exclusives provide in-flight access to curated content and offers from various brands when signed into Wi-Fi. Future developments include a new in-flight seatback screen experience for tailored entertainment and information. These enhancements aim to create a more personalized and enjoyable travel experience for Delta passengers. Read more...
Select a Specific Hotel Room With Your Hilton Honors App
November 12, 2023 - The Hilton Honors app offers aconvenient online check-in feature, allowing guests tocheck in from 6 am the day before their arrival. Thisprocess requires logging in with Hilton Honors accountinformation. Guests can enter their estimated arrivaltime during check-in, and if the room is ready early,they can access it at no extra charge. The app alsoenables guests to choose their room. A pre-assigned room is given, which can be kept orchanged. Guests can view available rooms on each floor and select based on theirpreferences. Once a room is selected in the app, it cannot be changed, so it's advised todo thorough research beforehand . Read more...
Connected At 30,000 Feet
November 1, 2023 - Delta Airlines has significantly advanced its in-flight Wi-Fi, offering fast, free connectivity on over 600 domestic mainline aircraft, with more than 115,000 SkyMiles members using it daily. In partnership with Hughes, Delta will extend this service to over400 regional jets from mid-2024, enhancing short-haul travel. The introduction of DeltaSync allows passengers to access entertainment and productivity tools on personal devices and updated seatback screens. This initiative, involving complex satellite networks, represents an industry-leading effort in providing consistent, high-quality internet connectivity to airline passengers. Read more...
Lost Luggage Is Now A Thing Of The Past
May 25, 2023 - Apple AirTags are small, coin-sized tracking devices designed to help users locate lost items. They work using Apple's Find My network, which employs Bluetooth technology to communicate with nearby Apple devices. When an AirTag is within Bluetooth range of an Apple device, it sends out a secure, anonymous signal that is relayed to the iCloud, allowing the AirTag's owner to view its location on a map. AirTags are designed for privacy and security, with features that prevent unwanted tracking. For instance, if an AirTag is separated from its owner and moving with someone else, it emits a sound to alert nearby people. Additionally, iPhone users receive notifications if an unknown AirTag is found moving with them. Read more...
