Hello everybody yet again from Mumbai. After a rather power packed long weekend we had last weekend, making an enterprise out of selling for rural women artisans (refer here and last week’s post), we are still in Mumbai this weekend as we try to set up a home. Needless to say, I’ve been dealing with mundane stuff such as installations and key makers this weekend. I hope you had a better weekend than mine so far!

Now for everything that happened this week at the Lounge.

Top Stories

Marriott Rewards has decided to reshuffle hotel categories and the changes go live as of March 7, 2017. So have a look if this impacts your plans and accordingly book or rebook your hotels.

Starwood is out with a member exclusive promotion. See if you got an offer, and tell us about yours. I’m envious I don’t have one for my accounts this time around.

Ho hum. I’ve cancelled my SBI Air India credit card. Here is my reasoning. Is it time for yours to keep or cancel?

Cards & Rewards

• I cancelled my SBI Air India Credit Card

News & Views

• London Hotel picks on Air India for removing food for buffet, AI picks on Flight Crew unfairly
• Air India planning flight to Israel, with a twist!
• Vistara plans to fly abroad in 2018
• Brace for Impact! Massive Runway Closures in India!

Promotions & Updates

• SPG changing hotel categories as of March 2017
• Marriott Rewards changing hotel categories in March 2017
• Check Your SPG Account now to get Your Member Exclusive Promotion
• Earn 2,000 Points per Night with Hilton Brands for Stays throughout 2017
• Deal: Up to10% off on Etihad flights with Amex