Travel Tips

Flight Attendant Ninjas

Date: June 6th, 2009 | 1 comment

The House of Representatives has been super busy with all sorts of things, one of which is passing the TSA Authorization by a vote of 397 to 25. What does this mean to you, the business traveler? Not a whole lot, but it does mean you can feel a little safer while flying the friendly skies.

H.R. 2200, the bill in question, requires flight attendants to complete a minimum of hands-on self defense training every two years. Many of you may be surprised to find that this sort of …

Delta Air Lines Shuttle Bonus Miles

Date: June 6th, 2009 | No Comments

Delta Air Lines is offering Delta SkyMiles and Northwest WorldPerks members (which are already basically the same thing) 2,500 bonus miles for each flight segment purchased and flown on the Delta Shuttle between New York City and Boston or Washington, D.C. from now through July 26, 2009. That brings your earnings to a grand total of 3000 miles for a tiny little shuttle flight.

How do you get in on the deal? First, you need to register at delta.com/shuttlebonus if you’re a SkyMiles member or nwa.com/offers/deltashuttle if …

American Airlines Cashless Cabins

Date: June 5th, 2009 | No Comments

American Airlines has gone cashless. As of June 1, 2009, American Airlines flights operating within the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, and between the United States and Canada, will no longer accept cold hard cash. If you want to purchase a headset, food or booze, you’ll need a major credit card. I’m just happy when airlines accept credit cards, whether they also take other forms of payment or not. As one of the millions of Americans who rely primarily on a credit or debit card for ALL …

Alamo Car Rentals Cheap Deals for Florida

Date: June 5th, 2009 | No Comments

Alamo Rent A Car has some smoking deals for those of you traveling to Florida this summer with the “Florida ‘Drive-Out’ program. Between now and July 18, you can score some rediculously low rates on one-way trips out of the state of Florida. These special prices come complete with unlimited mileage and you won’t be charged a drop charge.

With the “Drive Out” program, those of you traveling out of select cities in the sunshine state can rent a car one-way for as little as $10 per day for …

50% Off at Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield

Date: June 3rd, 2009 | No Comments

Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites, the midrange offerings of the Hyatt Hotel Group, are offering a great deal with 50% off nights between now and September 7, 2009. At more than 150 locations around the United States, even those in higher priced locations like Atlanta, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio and Tampa, Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield will give you 50% off the Hyatt Daily Rate on your second consecutive night at any participating property. That’s a pretty sweet deal!

How do you score the savings? …

American Airlines One-Way Rewards Tickets!

Date: May 12th, 2009 | No Comments

American Airlines is revolutionizing the frequent flyer business with the new AAdvantage One-Way Flex Awards. Rewards tickets, since the beginning of time, have been a thorn in the side of the one-way traveler. Yes, you could book a free flight for as few as 25,000 miles, but that ticket would always have to be round trip. So what if you want to fly in to one location, travel overland, and then depart from another? It was a no go. Until now.

The spanking new …

Marriott Rewards Stay Three Get One Free Promotion

Date: May 12th, 2009 | No Comments

Marriott Rewards members have something to look forward to this summer with the programs latest and greatest promotion - Stay Three Get One Free. The name really says it all, after spending three nights in any one of the 3,000 participating Marriott hotels, you will receive a certificate for a free night’s stay. Subject to terms and conditions, of course.

In order to participate in this promotion, you must first be a member of Marriott Rewards. The program is free and registering online is a snap. …

AirTran Airways Wi-Fi

Date: May 12th, 2009 | No Comments

AirTran Airways made a fantastic announcement today that makes my heart go pitter patter. AirTran is now offering wireless broadband internet access on every single flight. That’s right, you don’t have to be traveling between certain destinations or hoping for a certain aircraft that has been fitted with the technology, you can get it on EVERY flight.

As will all the big guys in the aviation industry, AirTran is working with Aircell to provide the service. Each and every Boeing aircraft in AirTran’s fleet will offer Gogo Inflight …

25% Off Hilton Hotels with Visa Card

Date: May 7th, 2009 | No Comments

Hilton Hotels is offering a deal that may be hard to refuse for those of us who are a little strapped for cash these days (and who isn’t?). That is, for those of us who have a Visa Signature, Visa Platinum (me) or Visa Infinite card. From now until September 30, 2009, card holders can save up to 25% off the best available room rates at participating Hiltons around the globe. Your only question should be whether or not you can get a better deal through a site such as Priceline.

“Hilton’s offer for Visa premium cardholders comes …

Free Blackberry from BookIT.com

Date: May 6th, 2009 | No Comments

I have never had the pleasure of using BookIt.com for my travels, but they’re offering a deal that sounds fabulous for those of you who make your own travel arrangements. According to the press release, BookIT.com is currently offering a free* BlackBerry or equivalent smartphone or music phone (valued at up to $349). How do you get in on the action? Book anything through BookIT.com, including a flight, hotel stay, travel package or even a car rental.

“Guests who book online with BookIt.com – whether they arrange their full vacation or simply rent a car for a day …