Eric Rosen Bloomberg L.P. Published 10:57 PM EDT Apr 9, 2019 Are you a Delta loyalist? Fly only American Airlines or United? It’s time to switch. With the news last week that like Delta, United will start pricing award tickets dynamically (i.e., more expensively) later this year, flyers were left wondering whether investing the time and effort to rack up miles with U.S. frequent-flyer programs is even worth it anymore. Even more so since this is only the latest airline to devalue its loyalty program. In the past few years, the major U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs have changed not only how flyers can earn and redeem award miles but also the requirements for earning elite status. Earning any status now means spending from $3,000 to $15,000 per year on airfare in addition to flying between 25,000 and 125,000 miles. And accruing miles is more difficult, too — especially painful when the price of some single one-way business class awards can reach an astronomical … [Read more...] about U.S. frequent flyers can score better deals with global carriers
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U.S. frequent flyers can score better deals with international carriers
Eric Rosen Bloomberg L.P. Published 10:40 PM EDT Apr 9, 2019 Are you a Delta loyalist? Fly only American Airlines or United? It’s time to switch. With the news last week that like Delta, United will start pricing award tickets dynamically (i.e., more expensively) later this year, flyers were left wondering whether investing the time and effort to rack up miles with U.S. frequent-flyer programs is even worth it anymore. Even more so since this is only the latest airline to devalue its loyalty program. In the past few years, the major U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs have changed not only how flyers can earn and redeem award miles but also the requirements for earning elite status. Earning any status now means spending from $3,000 to $15,000 per year on airfare in addition to flying between 25,000 and 125,000 miles. And accruing miles is more difficult, too — especially painful when the price of some single one-way business class awards can reach an astronomical … [Read more...] about U.S. frequent flyers can score better deals with international carriers
New American Airlines & Hyatt linkage beckons elite flyers
Elite members of each get status in the other Chris McGinnis Published 10:02 am PST, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 American Airlines elites get airport transfers via limo- soon they'll have special privileges at Hyatt Hotels, too. American Airlines elites get airport transfers via limo- soon they'll have special privileges at Hyatt Hotels, too. Photo: American Airlines Photo: American Airlines Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close Image 1 of 14 American Airlines elites get airport transfers via limo- soon they'll have special privileges at Hyatt Hotels, too. American Airlines elites get airport transfers via limo- soon they'll have special privileges at Hyatt Hotels, too. Photo: American Airlines New American Airlines & … [Read more...] about New American Airlines & Hyatt linkage beckons elite flyers
Nina Minicozzi carries the load for Belmont
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Greg Levinsky Globe Correspondent December 29, 2018 Belmont’s defense was a whirlwind, engulfing the Newton North girls’ basketball team with an impeccably-executed fullcourt trap. Freshman Nina Minicozzi carried the offense and spearheaded the Marauder press straight to the Newton Holiday Tournament title with a 59-32 victory at Newton South on Friday night.When senior Jess Giorgio struggled to score early, and sophomore Maiya Bergdorf was hampered with foul trouble in the first half, Minicozzi took over. She scored 19 points and added 5 steals, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. She also converted all 10 of her free throws. Advertisement “Just keep pushing it, I love this team so much and I want to do my best,” Minicozzi said. Get Varsity News in your inbox: Your weekly look at the top high school sports stories. Thank you for signing … [Read more...] about Nina Minicozzi carries the load for Belmont
St Kilda 2019 season preview: Best 22 and predicted finish
Every footy season has its bolters, teams that defy the general consensus cast upon it during the preseason on the way to an unlikely finals berth or even a premiership. West Coast in 2018 is a great example of the sort of the team that gets itself on a surprise roll and ends the season on an unexpected high. But on the other hand you have your sliders. The disappointments. St Kilda were arguably the AFL’s biggest let-down from this season, not only failing to take that next step into the top eight after two promising seasons of knocking on the door of September action but falling down the ladder in a tailspin. The Saints finished 16th with just four and a half wins. After a Round 1 victory over the Brisbane Lions, St Kilda didn’t sing the song until Round 13, when they came from behind to knock off the Gold Coast Suns. In a worrying sign for the future, the gameplan was rigid and uninspiring, and young exciting prospects took steps backwards. Midfield star Jack Steven … [Read more...] about St Kilda 2019 season preview: Best 22 and predicted finish