ToP Roundup
This article series features interesting articles from all over the web. Topics range from miles and points to travel and finance and everything in-between. Hopefully this ToP Roundup series inspires you and teaches you something new. If you see anything out there that you think others may find of interest too, please feel free to share it with us at [email protected].
Interesting Articles
Choice Offering College Football Packages, Some with $1,500 of Gift Cards — Frequent Miler
Choice has periodically offered event packages you can purchase with points, including ticket packages to popular college football games. This time around, it is run as an auction, so you'll have to bid. But there are some cool opportunities, including some with extra money in gift cards.
American Airlines Changes Its 24-Hour Refund Policy for Last-Minute Tickets — View from the Wing
You've probably heard of the '24 hour refund rule' allowing you to cancel airfare you bought within the first 24 hours of purchase. This standard is set by federal law and industry practice. Previously, American Airlines allowed you to cancel a fare that was booked for a flight more than 2 days in advance of departure under this rule. Now, the airline has shortened the timeline to the minimum required by law: 7 days. So if you're buying a last-minute ticket with cash, beware that a refund to the original form of payment may not be an option.
RESET Hotel by Marriott in Joshua Tree Now Bookable With Points — The Points Guy
There's been a trend toward new and unique properties in and near National Parks lately. Another addition to that list is the RESET Hotel, part of the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy. This is not your typical hotel. It features 65 guest rooms in a shipping container-style setup, set in the desert of Twentynine Palms, California, near the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.
Plan for a Massive Renovation of Dulles Airport Come Into View — Upgraded Points
As a resident of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area for nearly my entire life, I am extremely familiar with Dulles Airport. Its main terminal, designed by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen, is iconic. Its mobile lounges, also known as “people movers,” are also iconic, even if mostly disliked. But a redesign is in the works. The renovation will bring some much-needed changes, including eliminating people movers entirely.
ToP Roundup: Final Thoughts
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