ToP Roundup
In this series we share interesting articles from all over the web. These will be articles about miles, points, travel, finance and everything in-between. Hopefully this ToP Roundup series will give you some interesting tidbits and new information you may have missed during the week. If you see anything out there that you think others may find of interest please feel free to share it with us at [email protected]
Interesting Articles
Stolen Identity and Stolen Aeroplan Points Result in Scrambled Fighter Jets – View from the Wing
A passenger aboard an Air Canada flight bound for Montreal had the same name as a passenger already on another aircraft. This situation was treated as a potential national security risk. While stealing points is a serious issue of fraud, this took it to another level.
Least and Most Expensive States to Visit in the U.S. – Travel + Leisure
Looking for an inexpensive domestic trip destination for your summer travels? You might want to consult this list first. While many of the usual suspects are on the most expensive list, some of the results surprised me.
Rising Fuel Costs Raise Airfare Prices – Thrifty Traveler
Escalating fuel prices began impacting airfare pricing as early as last week. We're seeing this with fuel surcharges on award flights, also.
World of Hyatt Surveys Members About Loyalty Program – Loyalty Lobby
Readers reported last week receiving a survey from Hyatt about potential feature changes to the World of Hyatt program. While we never speculate on what these surveys could mean for actual changes, it is interesting to see what aspects of the program Hyatt wants feedback about.
ITA Airways Ending its Volare Loyalty Program – Award Wallet
If you have points in ITA Airways' Volare program, you need to redeem them before March 30, 2026. You can book a flight or redeem them for a Volare gift card. ITA is transitioning to Lufthansa's Miles & More loyalty program.
United Unveils Fancy New Planes – The Points Guy
Custom-configured Airbus A321 planes called the “Coastliner” will serve United's transcontinental routes. This new design increases privacy and comfort for those long flights.
ToP Roundup: Final Thoughts
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