- VERY interesting – Accor/Hertz status match AND 1000 Marriott or IHG points for everyone! by Head For Points. Not available to U.S. residents unfortunately.
- United is testing out some new award availability calendar UI by DEM Flyers. Not a fan at all, but I’m not surprised that they are changing from the color system (as it probably negatively impacts sales of more expensive regular award flights).
- Latest AARP Discount Update with British by No Mas Coach. I don’t think this is the best discount in the world, but something you should know of anyway.
- Here’s the scoop on Cuba’s 1st US-run hotel in 50 years by STL Today (Via View From The Wing). This is a SPG property, although I don’t know why SPG would allow the rebranding to actually officially take place (apart from press reasons and monetary incentives) until it was least close to standard experience.
- Best buy elite changes via reader Mohammad M.


