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In this episode we quickly mourn the loss of Virgin America before awkwardly breaking down the new signup bonus from Chase and British Airways. Plus, we rapid-fire announce winners of this year’s Freddie Awards and spend WAY too long praising a hotel we’ve never stayed at. VX is X’d, BA Points for Debt and Marriott Wins the Freddies Virgin America’s final flight happened this week. Story at USA Today. British Airways Dangles 100k Avios for you to Chase. I butchered the details in the podcast so here’s some clarification from View From the Wing. (Post may contain sponsored links) The 2018 […]

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America Loses it’s Virgin and Hyatt House Wins our Hearts | Podcast #15

Jake Redman April 27, 2018

We quickly mourn the loss of Virgin America before awkwardly breaking down the new signup bonus from Chase and British Airways. Plus, we rapid-fire announce winners of this year’s Freddie Awards and spend WAY too long praising a hotel we’ve never stayed at.

Sun Country strands passengers in Mexico before extending a lifeline.

Podcasts

Podcast 14 | Marriott Won’t Miss Me and the Mess in Mazatlán.

Jake Redman April 20, 2018

We found who gets shafted by the upcoming combined Marriott point program: Me. We dig into why and touch on a few reasons why others don’t mind the program merger as much. Plus we touch on what happened to some unlucky Sun Country Airlines passengers stuck in Mexico and scold airline crisis survivors. Mexico, Masks & Marriott Sun Country makes Minnesotans mad in Mazatlan: Story at USA Today. Pay Attention for like, A MINUTE! Southwest fliers flirt with Hypoxia: Story at CNN. Marriott Merged Reward Program. Not everyone wins: Great write-up from Boarding Area partner One Mile at a Time. […]

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Marriott Won’t Miss Me and a Mess in Mazatlán. | Podcast #14

Jake Redman April 20, 2018

Marriott is combining it’s reward program with Starwood and Ritz Carlton. Sun Country needs a plan to help stranded passengers. Southwest needs to read it’s safety instructions louder. All this and a lot of rambling in podcast 14!

White sand beach in Boracay, Phillipines

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Podcast 13 | Marriott Anxiety, Boracay Blues and my Return From Cabo!

Jake Redman April 13, 2018

Marriott has an announcement, but not today. We apologize for hyping Boracay in the Philippines. Plus, Jake is back from Cabo and offers his take on the area. Marriott Rewards Devaluation Anxiety Will Marriott devalue it’s rewards in merging with Starwood and Ritz Carlton programs? An announcement comes at 4:30pm on Monday, April 16. Until then, let the speculation begin! Time to jump on the Amex Starwood card? Maybe. I’m a big fan of the business card for lounge access at Sheraton Hotels. Philipines Phun on Hold Philipine Airlines launching a non-stop fiesta between New York and Manila…in October. Boracay […]

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Marriott Anxiety, Boracay Blues and my Return From Cabo! | Podcast #13

Jake Redman April 13, 2018

Marriott has an announcement, but not today. We apologize for hyping Boracay in the Phillipines. Jake is back from Cabo and offers his take on the area.

Hotel Reviews

JW Marriott Resort and Spa – Los Cabos, Mexico | Review

Jake Redman April 9, 2018

A quick trip without the kids was due for my wife and I so off to Cabo we hopped. Using a combination of cash and points converted to Marriott from Starwood at 3:1, we were excited to stay at the still fairly new JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa. Opened in 2015, the property is still very nice to look at. Stylish architecture and great open areas for lounging are just a couple of things that make this an attractive option in Los Cabos. The Room Barely an upgrade this “Deluxe Ocean View” is simply a standard room […]

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Podcast 12 | So Much Badness for United Airlines and Jake’s Going to Cabo!

Jake Redman March 16, 2018

United Airlines is trying to shake off some bad press this week. In the podcast we talk about 2 major pet un-friendly incidences the airline has had to apologize for this week. Plus, details on an attractive new credit card signup and I map out my upcoming hop to Cabo! Show Links Miles to Memories has details on new Iberia Visa Signup Bonus. You decide: Kent Hrbek lifts or Gant can’t stand? Gotta’ pack for Cabo! Have a great weekend!

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So Much Badness for United Airlines and Jake’s Going to Cabo! | Podcast #12

Jake Redman March 16, 2018

United Airlines is trying to shake off some bad press this week. In the podcast we talk about 2 major pet un-friendly incidences the airline has had to apologize for this week. Plus, details on an attractive new credit card signup and I map out my upcoming hop to Cabo! http://modhop.com/?p=12789&preview=true

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Podcast 11 | Sun Country Copies USA 3000 and we “Zoom Out” for Spring Break!

Jake Redman February 26, 2018

Sun Country, once a Modhop favorite, continues it’s descent into a LEC (low expectations carrier) by laying off a good number of ground staff at MSP in favor of contract workers much like long defunct USA 3000. Remember them? Plus we dig into Kimpton Hotel deals that could get you money back and a bucketful of points. PLUS we try to convince kids to open their minds to something other than Daytona brewski-boats for Spring Break. Sun Country Cuts and Sky Harbor Eats Sun Country lays off ground staff at MSP reminding me of my terrible USA 3000 experiences. Get […]