Welcome to The Morning Shave. We read a ton of travel articles each day for our personal research and to share the best travel tips and tricks with you. Here are the articles for Tuesday, January 25, 2022, that we think you should read.
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Shameless Marriott Bonvoy Eliminates Another Valuable Benefit. – The “flights+nights” benefit was one of the best redemption options for Marriott points. Especially when they used to count towards the Southwest Companion Pass. In recent years, Marriott has devalued this option and now they’ve completely eliminated it. Sadly, this is one of many reductions in benefits over the years.
7 Legit Ways To Score Hotel Suite Upgrades In 2022. – While I love flying in premium cabin seats, flights are just a small portion of most vacations. When you receive an upgrade for your hotel room, you get to enjoy it for the totality of your vacation. This is the main reason that I value hotel elite status over airline status. Gilbert offers some excellent tips if you want to score a coveted upgrade.
This Lawyer’s Trick for Making Money When You’re Bumped From a Flight Is Going Viral on TikTok. – Good information to remember for when (not if) you get bumped on a future flight. If you are bumped and your arrival is delayed by more than 2 hours, then the airline owes you four times the value of your one-way flight. Don’t settle for an airline voucher either… get that money in cash!
Travel Testing May Be Ending, But Airline Health Safety Measures Are Here To Stay. – I agree with this assessment. More and more countries will drop their testing requirements as more people get vaccinated (or get sick and recover) to reduce/prevent the spread of the virus. While I hope that none of us ever get sick, these rules are primarily focused on reducing the pressure on hospitals and medical systems. Stay safe out there.
National Plan for Vacation Day: The Best Deals & Giveaways. – It’s National Plan for Vacation Day, and there are some appealing deals and giveaways available if you’re in the mood for travel. Maybe it’s time to book a trip for Spring Break, summertime, or next fall? I know that I’m ready to travel more this year.
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