Linking the Travel Industry | Marriott Terminates its Sonder Partnership

Rumours abound that LOT Polish Airlines is nearing their completion of the acquisition of Smartwings, the largest airline in the Czech Republic.

Marriott Hotels' "bespoke stay" partnership with Sonder Inc. comes to an abrupt halt, and 48 hours later, Sonder files for bankruptcy. I saw many chaotic stories of travellers having to cut their stay short and being left without accommodation.

Ethiopian Airlines becomes the latest airline to sign up for Sabre Corporation's Mosaic platform.

BCD Travel and Conferma partner to launch a virtual card acceptance rating, with which travellers and travel managers can see how well a hotel is able to process virtual cards.

Virgin Atlantic shakes up their loyalty program with an initiative called "High Five". Rob Burgess explains what it is about here, and why he thinks they've been a bit too generous.

A financing deal done by Virgin Atlantic reveals their Heathrow slots are worth $745M.

Revolut has partnered with SAS - Scandinavian Airlines to let EuroBonus members convert their RevPoints into EuroBonus points.

The most engaged post of the week by miles goes to Avi Meir from Perk on his views about having a work/life balance.

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