Delta says its frequent-flier miles won’t expire

February 17, 2011
By Roger Yu, USA TODAY

Delta Air Lines says miles on its frequent flier program no longer expire.
Previously, members of its SkyMiles program had to redeem for flights or engage in other qualifying activities to keep their miles beyond 24 months. Other carriers’ frequent-flier...

W Hotels Worldwide to Open Six Properties in 2011

February 10, 2011
W Hotels Worldwide will open six new W Hotels around the world in 2011. Design has been at the forefront of W Hotels since the opening of the David Rockwell-designed W New York, the first W Hotel, more than 12 years ago and has evolved with more recent hotel openings by designers such as Patricia Urquiola (W Vieques), United Design (W Doha), and Ricardo Bofill (W Barcelona), among others. As a way to further fuel innovation...

Delta Adds Economy Comfort Section on Long-Haul International Flights

February 8, 2011
Delta Air Lines plans to introduce a premium economy section — “Economy Comfort” — on all long-haul international flights in summer 2011. The new seats will feature up to four additional inches of legroom and 50 percent more recline than Delta’s standard international Economy class seats, and will cost an additional $80 to $160 one way.

The product, which is similar to upgraded Economy services...