Recap: Deals and The Week’s Biggest Travel Stories

Following is our regular overview of the most recent travel news and best traveler promotions reviewed during the week.

When it was a good deal–or a particularly bad deal–from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty plan, you can read about it, and plan your travel.

Can Airbnb Soon Have a Loyalty Program?

Airbnb’s CEO is seeking suggestions for a business loyalty program. What do you want to see?

Wyndham Hotels Will Acquire La Quinta

Using its just-announced acquisition of La Quinta hotels, Wyndham, the world’s largest hotel network, will get bigger.

Delta Warns: ‘No Longer Comfort Hedgehogs on Our Flights!’

Delta is the first airline to predominate on its flights in comfort animals’ proliferation.

American Will Launch New York-Chicago Shuttle Service at April

American will launch New York-Chicago shuttle service in April.

Alaska Air, United Will Launch Flights from 2nd Seattle Airport

The Seattle area will find Paine Field, a second commercial airport this season.

Upcoming Hilton Honors Changes Are Great for the Couple, Bad for the Many

This season, the Honors program of Hilton will shift benefits from the many.

Should Airlines Get Rid of Reclining Chairs? This One Is

It was disclosed that a major airline plans to get rid of reclining seats on new aircraft, and also the outcry ensued.

Wallet Watch: InterContinental Revises Its Best-Rate Guarantee

InterContinental Hotels has changed its own best-rate guarantee. It won’t be liked by you.

Here’s How You Can Win a Free Trip to Hawaii

Prize includes hotel, airfare, dinner, and a Mark & Graham travel tote.

Somebody has to win this trip, right? Might as well be you.