There's Finally Good News For Travel Trends in 2015!
Could it be that the years of bad news for travelers with diminished services and higher prices are finally going to take a turn for the better?
Well yes, in fact, there's finally some good news on the horizon for travel trends in 2015. So let's take a look at some of the most important changes in store for the new year that are sure to cheer all you bedraggled road warriors.
More Hotels (including major brands) Offering Free WiFi
Surely one of the most irritating aspects of staying in an up-market hotel is their insistence on charging a fee for WiFi connectivity. Apparently they have finally heard our grumbling, because beginning in the first quarter of 2015 a number of major brands will be providing complimentary WiFi for guests who belong to the hotels' frequent guest program and who book their reservation directly with the hotel. Here's a sampling of brands who will now offer complimentary WiFi to their loyal guests: Marriott, Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, Starwood Hotels which includes Sheraton, Westin, W and St. Regis hotels.
JetBlue has two great amenity ideas for the new year
#1 JetBlue is partnering with HarperCollins publishing to offer a selection of free bestselling e-books as part if their rollout of upcoming Fly-Fi platforms. Customers on planes equipped with WiFi will be able to read samples of over 20 top selling books with a convenient 'buy' button if they choose to download the complete book.
#2 Especially for cold winter airports (JFK to start) JetBlue is partnering with CoatChex to provide a coat check app so you can leave your big winter coat at the airport and then pick it up again on your return. A special app will track your return flight, time and date, so your coat will be ready on your return. Fees from $2/day or $10/week.