This week United Airlines unveiled a new option for checked bag charges. Premier Baggage lets travelers pay one flat price annually and check up to two standard-size bags at no additional cost every time they fly on a United or United Express flight that year. The subscription is currently priced at $249 and covers the standard-size checked baggage charge for up to eight companions traveling under the same confirmation number as the subscriber. Usually the charge is $20 for the first checked bag at the airport and $30 for a second bag on domestic flights, and $50 for a second checked bag on some international flights. The Premier Baggage subscription, available at united.com/premierbaggage, can be purchased as a gift.
Stopover in Singapore
Singapore Airlines is offering fliers the option of stopping over in Singapore for one night for $1 when flying between several Asian destinations or the U.S. and various Asian cities. The "Fabulous Singapore Stopover" includes discounted rates on hotel accommodations and airport transfers. To book this package, visit singaporeair.com/ssh and select your hotel and dates.
Double Points and Miles
InterContinental Hotels Group's loyalty program, Priority Club Rewards, is offering a "Double Points, Double Miles" promotion through Dec. 15. By registering at www.priorityclub.com/doublePR members can choose to earn double points or double miles, to be used for airline tickets during qualifying stays. Members earn the double credit after every stay at Staybridge Suites or Candlewood Suites, and after every two stays at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, a Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo or Crowne Plaza. Becoming a member of Priority Club Rewards is free.
Free Flight to Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole, Wyoming is offering a "4th flies Free" promotion this winter. When travelers buy three plane tickets to Jackson Hole by Jan. 1, they can receive credit for a fourth ticket, up to $500 per ticket. To receive the credit, a minimum five-night stay and lift ticket purchase is required. The deal is good for new reservations only for those traveling between Nov. 28 and Dec. 18, or between Jan 3 and April 4. For reservations, call Jackson Hole Central Reservations at 888-838-6606.
New Luxury Travel Discounter
Gilt Groupe, an online private-sales business that offers members discounts on designer clothing, has launched Jetsetter.com, a members-only travel Web site where people can access higher-end travel deals. Membership is free but available only to those referred by existing members. Because travel deals are offered only to members and during a limited time period, Jetsetter chief executive Drew Patterson says luxury properties and tour groups are willing to put aside their typical aversion to overt discounting and offer better deals than they would to travel sellers with a wider audience. During the current downturn, luxury properties have struggled more than other lodging segments to keep occupancies steady. Jetsetter members will receive weekly email alerts announcing evening sales, and each deal will be available for a two-day window, or until sold out. The full site will launch early next year.
