Want to get free Marriott points or stays? Participate in Marriott’s 29 Ways to Stay online contest everyday. The grand prize? A stay at every one of the 29 Marriott brands.
Update: Marriott’s 29 Ways to Stay contest is now live!
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Marriott indefinitely delays online contest!
The latest victim of Marriott’s IT snafus is their ’29 Ways to Stay’ online game. Marriott was supposed to go live with the game on October 4, 2018, but it did not. This aspect of the Marriott Megabonus promotion now stands indefinitely delayed.
Review: SkyTeam Lounge London Heathrow Terminal 4
The SkyTeam Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4 is a beautiful lounge, accessible via Priority Pass. Spread across two floors, the lounge is very aesthetically designed and offers a variety of seating options. With a nice wine bar and a great food spread, I wouldn’t have an issue spending a few hours here.
Shangri-La is giving away 8 million Golden Circle bonus points
Planning on staying at a Shangri-La hotel or resort? Register for their new promotion and earn double Golden Circle points on stays, dining, and wellness. How many of the 8 million points on offer do you plan on grabbing?
Get oneworld Emerald status in one trip!
Want to go oneworld Emerald in just one trip? Malaysia Airlines’ new promotion can get you there effortlessly. Hurry though, this offer is valid only till October 15, 2018.
Extra baggage allowance on Emirates for a limited time
Get up to 20kg extra baggage allowance on Emirates Economy tickets from Dubai to select destinations. For tickets purchased by 31 October, 2018, you can pack a little more without worrying about excess baggage fees. Read on to find out more.
Hyatt scoops 85 Luxury Hotels buying out Two Roads Hospitality
Hyatt has 821 hotels around the globe. It has 28 properties in India. Hyatt has been for a long time looking to expand its portfolio significantly by taking over Hospitality groups. Hyatt has bought Two Road Hospitality for USD 480 million. Two Roads Hospitality has a portfolio of close to 100 hotels under Alila, Destination, Joie de Vivre, Thomson, tommie and some affiliate hotels.
Get 50% more JPMiles on conversions!
JetPrivilege is back with another conversion bonus offer. Get 50% extra JPMiles when you convert to at least 5,000 JPMiles through October 30, 2018. If you are a few JPMiles short for your next trip, this might be a good time to convert some points.
Exclusive: First look inside Etihad’s The House Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4
On Saturday, October 6, 2018, Etihad Airways opened doors to its new airport lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 4. ‘The House’ lounge is operated in partnership with No1 Lounges and named The House- Home of Etihad Airways and other leading airlines. Here’s an exclusive look inside The House on its opening day.
Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege transitioning to online upgrades & Digital vouchers
Jet Airways upgrade vouchers are now going digital. That means, you no longer need to think twice before heading to the airport about an upgrade. Just walk in, ask for the upgrade, get the vouchers deducted online and go for it.
Last Week At The Lounge: October 6, 2018
Last Week at the Lounge, we analyzed Air India fleet utilization, heard about the Government’s plans to introduce facial recognition based boarding and more. Catch all the 21 stories of last week in this smart recap.
