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New Tools Offer A Wealth Of Airline Miles For Hotel Bookings

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By Grant Martin, Contributor

Airlines and hotels have been dabbling in sharing loyalty points for years, allowing frequent travelers to earn points by flying with partner carriers or staying in partner hotels. In general, however, the partnerships have been modest, with most programs designed to discourage users from moving around too many points. Exchanging 30,000 Hilton Honors points to American Airlines, for example. will only net a traveler 4,500 miles. Free rooms in the Hilton network start at 7,500 points. …read more

Source: FULL ARTICLE at Forbes Latest

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They Might Be Giant Blizzards

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By John Giuffo, Contributor

Airlines closed up shop from Portland, Maine, down to New York City’s three major airports earlier this afternoon, and more than 4,700 flights have been cancelled as a result of the storm they are calling and will continue to call Nemo, despite the best efforts of the National Weather Service. Portions of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor between Boston and New York have also been closed, and governors of four states have declared a state of emergency. New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has encouraged everyone to stay in, make dinner at home, and maybe watch a movie. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Forbes Latest