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
Marriott Bonvoy ‘Beta’ Testing Showing Your Complimentary Upgrade Position — Loyalty Lobby
A new ‘beta’ test feature by Marriott Bonvoy will show you how likely you are to receive a complimentary upgrade when checking into a Marriott hotel. So far it doesn’t sound particularly useful, but time will tell. Have you seen this in your account?
American Express Fined $350 Million for Inadequate Money Laundering Controls — Yahoo! Finance
Regulators recently fined American Express for inadequate money laundering controls within the bank over the span of 11 years from June 2014 to May 2025. The bank’s risk assessments failed to adequately account for risks in its credit and charge card businesses.
Air France Adds New Tennessee and California Routes, Drops Denver — The Points Guy
Air France is bringing two new routes to the US in May of 2027. First, San Diego(SAN) flights will begin on May 3. Next, Nashville (BNA) flights will begin on May 13. Both airports will see flights three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The BNA flight number gives a nod to Dolly Parton with flight number AF46, for Parton’s birth year of 1946.
EU Air Passenger Rights Reform: What Changes with the New Regulation in 2027 — Travel-Dealz
The EU announced changes to the Air Passenger Rights regulation known as EU261 that was first introduced in 2005. There are several changes both good and bad. Most passengers will be happy to see that the basic compensation amounts for flight delays and cancellations remain unchanged.
ToP Roundup: Final Thoughts
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