A surprise inside?
Remember when cereal boxes used to come with a toy inside? Here’s the adult version: some travel brands are offering their own surprises, like free ski passes or discounts on spa services. Keep reading to make sure you’re taking advantage of these hidden travel perks.
The pre-check
With changes in US travel protocols, a steady number of road trips, changes in flight routes and greater interest in business travel, here’s what’s going on in the world of travel.
- Who’s revising travel to become more inclusive.
The White House announced that airport security will become more gender-neutral and less invasive. Passports will also have a new gender option. - We’re not stopping for gas.
Despite the hike in gas prices, road trips are more popular than they were pre-pandemic for spring and summer travel. - Whose travel plans look different this summer.
JetBlue. With the surge in gas prices, some carriers will be cutting back flights to alleviate financial stress. - Business is boomin.
Business travel has increased significantly lately with conference centers, airlines and hotels seeing a jump. - Let’s check the list…
For the second week in a row, the CDC did not add any new destinations to its Level 4 category for travel, in addition to over a dozen destinations dropping to Level 3.
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Are you cashing in on your travel perks?
Your bookings could be worth more than you think – depending on who you choose to fly or stay with, some travel brands offer hidden perks baked right into your confirmation number. Want to get a great price and get more for your trip? Be sure to look for options on KAYAK where you can book directly with these brands and, as always, remember to include your rewards information at checkout.
- Airlines with more to offer.
From ski passes to discounts on experiences, booking with these airlines does more than get you from point A to point B. - Double up on linking rewards numbers.
Brands like Lyft and Delta help you earn more points when you link your SkyMiles number to your Lyft account. - Not all properties get rewarded the same.
Brands like Marriott reward you for staying at “lower traffic” properties and let you earn points by engaging with them on social media. - Check on your card’s perks.
Do you know all your card rewards? Some cards offer free Priority Pass membership, which grants access to airport lounges.
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