![](https://www.smartertravel.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/doc-root/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/graphic-newmiles_pointslogo.jpg.webp)
Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week.
If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly.
Are Pigs Treated Better Than Coach Passengers?
Is a pig on the way to the slaughterhouse more comfortable than the typical coach-class airline passenger? Arguably, yes.
Revealed: The Government’s Watch List Guidelines
Notwithstanding vigorous pushback from Washington, today a leaked copy of the National Counterterrorism Center’s “Watchlisting Guidance” was published by The Intercept.
Hilton’s New Promotion Undermined by Fine Print
Hilton’s latest bonus offer is a glaring example of just how substantially the utility and value of such promotions can be undermined by individual hotels’ refusal to participate.
Airlines Squeeze Flyers, Roll in the Dough
This week, U.S. airlines announced their operational and financial results for the second quarter, and they were nothing short of record-breaking. No good news for flyers, though.
A Loyalty Currency that Expires After 30 Days?
Today, online travel agency CheapTickets threw its hat into the loyalty ring with the launch of its CheapCash program. It’s not for everyone.
Citi Adds Transfer Partners to ThankYou Program
Effective this week, ThankYou points earned for charges to three Citi credit cards may be converted 1:1 for miles in the programs of seven airline programs.
Chase Sapphire Credit Card Adds, Deletes Perks
After a downgrade and an upgrade, the popular Sapphire Preferred card remains among the best credit cards for mile-collectors.
Win an Eight-Day Trip for Two to Tokyo
Enter the Sapporo “Legendary Journey” sweepstakes by August 27 for a chance to win an eight-day trip to Tokyo for two, including air, hotel, and $2,400 in spending money.
Somebody has to win, right? Might as well be you.
We hand-pick everything we recommend and select items through testing and reviews. Some products are sent to us free of charge with no incentive to offer a favorable review. We offer our unbiased opinions and do not accept compensation to review products. All items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time of publication. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission.
Related
Top Fares From
Today's Top Travel Deals
Brought to you by ShermansTravel
Greece: 8-Nt, Small-Group Tour, Incl. Aegina,...
Globus
![](https://d2619hvqn7b355.cloudfront.net/uploads/default_image/image/113/main_greece_2.jpg)
Amsterdam to Copenhagen: Luxe, 18-Night Northern...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
![](https://d2619hvqn7b355.cloudfront.net/uploads/default_image/image/92/main_europe_2.jpg)
Ohio: Daily Car Rentals from Cincinnati
85OFF.com
![](https://d2619hvqn7b355.cloudfront.net/uploads/default_image/image/121/main_rental_car.jpeg)