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Marriott customers flock to Europe and Asia. That doesn’t mean hotel bargains are coming to the US

Emily might be in Paris, but she and her fellow Americans this summer can also be found en masse in Rome, London, Thailand and many other international destinations. Marriott International reported Tuesday a $726 million profit for the second quarter that was driven by revived travel demand in China as well as the ongoing recovery of business travel and…

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New promo: Buy a Southwest flight, get future flight half off

Southwest Airlines is offering a unique buy-one, get-one-half-off deal. If you register for the promotion and then book an eligible Southwest Airlines round-trip flight (or two one-way flights) by Aug. 3 for travel before Sept. 30, you’ll receive a 50% off promo code. You can apply this promo code to any Southwest flight you book between Oct. 17 and…

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Why do hotel credit card holds last so long?

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.  When you book a stay at a hotel, you may notice a large hold on your credit card account as a pending charge. While the charge is only temporary, it can lower your purchasing power for the duration of your trip. Hotels aren’t the only kind of…

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United debuts all-new domestic amenity kits, replacing Away

Out with the old, and in with the new for amenity kits on United Airlines. The Chicago-based carrier debuted new amenity kits for domestic flights Wednesday, replacing the ones from Away that launched last summer. There are two new pouches launching this month — one for premium transcontinental routes between Newark and both Los Angeles and San Francisco, and…

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Everything you need to know about Amex Travel

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The American Express Travel portal allows you to redeem Membership Rewards points directly for travel reservations and activities rather than transfer your rewards to airline or hotel partners like Delta Air Lines SkyMiles and Marriott Bonvoy. You also can book discounted premium tickets, use benefits like a 35%…

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